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D&AD Awards 2025: who won what?

Creative Boom

This year's awards celebrated the power of design not just as a form of art but as a catalyst for commercial success and behavioural change," noted Dara Lynch, CEO of D&AD. The return of craftsmanship Alongside commercial effectiveness, jurors were looking for exceptional craft. In 2025, you have to do both.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. As a result, this article features a global network of illustrators whose work doesn't just look beautiful; it says something, too. © Lauren Hom 4.

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How The Studio became an essential place for creatives to network and learn in 2025

Creative Boom

Your creative support network, finally If you've never heard of The Studio, here's what you're missing: it's Creative Boom's private, distraction-free sanctuary designed exclusively for creative professionals who are serious about their craft and their careers. Photography by Michael Godsall IRL Birmingham.

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

Creative Boom

AI has even won awards for its illustration work from creative bodies such as Communication Arts and the Colorado State Fair. It's the modern-day equivalent of clip art. Nurture these relationships and build a network of repeat clients who can recommend you in the future. Set yourself apart from AI and show your face.

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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2025

Creative Boom

Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. Leiko by Visual Arts Institute Free for personal and commercial use, this display font was created by students at the Media & Design Department of Hungary's Visual Arts Institute.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Through her workshop, Own Your Story, Olivia coaches audiences in a methodology for crafting a clear, concise and compelling personal brand story. Charlotte Adorjan. Olivia Christian.

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Creating Digital and Print Advertisements

Designer Daily

Have you ever wondered why some advertisements grab your attention, while others just blend into the background? Let’s dive into the world of digital and print advertisements, and how using the right tools, like Lunacy, a free graphic design software, can help make your ads stand out. That’s the power of effective design.