Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock This year, we launched our own private community, which has quickly evolved into a lively chat platform and an essential learning hub featuring online sessions as well as real-life events across Britain. Real events, real breakthroughs The proof is in the outcomes. Read on to find out how to get involved.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 23, 2025

While it began as an awards festival for creative work in the 1990s, panel events, keynotes, networking, and community activations have become equally important. The Changing Demographic I first attended the Cannes Lions in 2011 as a PR account manager, working with global advertising agencies and household brands. And it's huge.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Social media has often been the place where illustrators connect and commune, and it is still a great tool for doing that. He adds, "Over the last five years, there has been a sense that social media platforms can't be relied on, as they have shifted increasingly towards rewarding passive consumer behaviour rather than active connection. "We

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Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2025

Photo by Paul Blakemore This year, Glastonbury Festival's most radical field ditched the digital noise for analogue media and authentic connections. The team had to battle internal resistance to their no-social-media approach. "I No one is saying that every creative should abandon social media entirely.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 4, 2025

As you’d also expect from a smartphone app, you have the opportunity to share your images directly to social media. • Social media masters This is going to be the perfect app for social media posters who have outgrown the simpler image editing apps on the market. User experience score: 4/5 Who is it for?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 9, 2025

While the media is largely focused on how all this affects movie stars, that's only a tiny part of the story. They include Cat How, co-founder of the design agency How&How , whose home in Santa Monica sits on the edge of the evacuation zone, leaving her family in a constant state of readiness.

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We And The Color

JULY 3, 2025

This Social Media Instagram Stories Design Template is RedGiant’s Kit for a Striking Brand Presence. A truly effective Social Media Instagram Stories design template can be the cornerstone of this strategy. So, what makes this particular collection the key to unlocking a more professional social media identity?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

We know many design agencies that have won major new business leads from posts featuring case studies and media coverage," says Vicky Stoakes, communications director at Red Setter. I don't do a ton of IRL networking at events any more because the pandemic shut that sh*t down, and I also have kids," she explains. "So

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We And The Color

JANUARY 26, 2025

Ideal for: Tech startups, event posters, social media graphics, and any design that requires a bold and playful touch. Ideal for: Educational materials, branding for creative agencies, and designs that aim for a warm, inviting, and sophisticated feel. Electric Purple Why it works: Electric purple adds a touch of the unexpected.

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Its Nice That

JULY 8, 2025

Recently, the media side of Be(Attitude) has been sold and from this venture a new life was born, Nupip. Above Copyright © Nupip “What I see is a combination of all the design strategies of a branding agency, a boutique shop and media outlet at work.” Reading "How small studios stay." " More from The View From.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cracking the Code of Social Media Engagement: Tips and Tricks Social media engagement is more than just the likes and shares your posts receive. ” Engagement is the lifeblood of your social media presence. Brand Visibility : Higher engagement levels drive your posts up in social media algorithms. You've got this!

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We And The Color

JUNE 26, 2025

This article will explore why the Massive brand guidelines template is an essential asset for any serious brand designer or creative agency. The wrong colors are used in a social media post. Vehicle Design and Events: Even covers large-scale applications like car wraps and event branding. Without it, what happens?

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Creative Bloq

JULY 17, 2025

TOPICS Graphic Design Logo logo design Muriel Schildknecht Executive creative director, Lonsdale Asia With over 25 years of experience in branding and packaging design, Muriel has held senior roles at global design agencies in France, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2025

Known for his versatile graphic styles and his focus on concept-driven typography, he collaborates with a network of independent specialists and creative agencies. Deeply passionate about fostering collaborating and community in younger (and older) creatives, he often gives talks at universities and events across the UK.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 9, 2025

A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

Other animators are turning to mixed media for its speed and affordability. She urges , “One piece of advice I would give to anyone who wants to go freelance is to just put your work out there, especially on social media.” Singapore-based Aurelia Beatrice is another young designer finding her audience through social media.

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Creative Market

JUNE 11, 2025

The Irena Matiash shop creates a variety of resources, from mockups to patterns, for illustrators and event designers alike. CANVA PS Instagram Templates Posts This stylish social media kit includes 30 posts and is designed for Canva and Photoshop, making it easy to keep your content on-brand. Not yet a Member?

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 14, 2025

They give off a classic, sophisticated vibe, perfect for print media and established brands. I remember using Modern Outdoor for an adventure festival, and it truly captured the spirit of the event. I successfully utilised this method when designing a portfolio website for a creative agency. Think Times New Roman or Georgia.

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We And The Color

APRIL 11, 2025

Introducing major changes to long-established cultural events or institutions cherished by the public can often seem like a risky move. The team knew the festival needed to be more than just a springtime event; it needed to become a year-round source of cinematic discovery. Its a fascinating challenge, isn’t it?

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Social Media Monitoring : Keep an eye on conversations related to your niche on platforms like Instagram, X, or LinkedIn. A law firm might need professional letterheads, while a creative agency would benefit from quirky brochures. Timely Updates : Rotate designs seasonally or for special events. Listen actively.

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Design Beep

JULY 15, 2025

Brand Proposal Presentation Template A visually striking template designed for branding agencies and marketers. Ideal for agencies and freelancers, it helps pitch ideas, services, and strategies in a visually captivating format. Ideal for creatives, agencies, and disruptive startups looking to stand out.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 17, 2025

Words Paul Moore — Date 17 June 2025 Tags Work Digital Graphic Design Rebrand Web Design Music Branding Share Speaking to Alina Kotlyachkova, programme manager of ESH, a Moscow-based design agency concocted in university, I felt like I was falling down a rabbit hole. POV: Are social media pile-ons stifling the creative industry?

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Creative Bloq

JULY 16, 2025

Before making the leap to design agencies, he was in adland for over 10 years, at global agencies BBH, McCann and M&C Saatchi. Its ultimately about making sure that within the context of an agency, that the work works. You need to be really clear on what you as an agency is being paid for and being asked for by a client.

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Lisa Maltby

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Some invest in industry contact lists, paid social media posts or physical mailers. There are also networking events which can be great for getting work but involve ticket and travel costs. Some illustrators also pay to have work featured in journals or take part in exhibitions. US rates are usually much higher.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 22, 2025

A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 22, 2025

He is President of D&AD, the global non-profit that represents the pinnacle of creative excellence, and co-founder of Kin, a creative agency focused on driving positive change for its clients. Image credit: D&AD / Owen Billcliffe) Kwame Taylor-Hayford is a busy man. Visit our corporate site.

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We And The Color

JUNE 6, 2025

Poster designs for local events. Social media graphics that need to stand out from the noise. However, its use isn’t limited to coffee. Think about it. Artisanal bakeries. Craft breweries. Organic skincare lines. Lifestyle and apparel brands with a rustic or urban edge.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 30, 2025

Joohee Lee, Head of Furniture at the London design agency forpeople , calls it out directly: Japandi. Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. And that influence is spreading beyond packaging (and beer). “It’s everywhere,” he says. Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 16, 2025

A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 6, 2025

Its art thats created using electronic tools and systems rather than traditional media like pen on paper, paint on a canvas or a chisel on stone. And artists also often create art digitally and then print it and develop it further using physical media. This allowed artists to start using computers instead of traditional media.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social Fifty shades of typeface, a London dominatrix gets her own brand identity Branding agency WMH&I explore kink-friendly typography with an erotic rebrand project.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 11, 2025

A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 7, 2025

A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. Heres everything you need to know Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 19, 2025

Again, from judging and looking at other projects that Ive seen here this week, like the Olympics or something like that, these are all humongous undertakings, and they take a big in-house team and collaboration with many other partners, whether its their advertising agencies or their experiential agencies. But isnt that the beauty?

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 28, 2025

Image credit: The University of Warwick) The rebrand was created in collaboration with branding agency Mammoth , Illustrator Tobias Hall who modernised the Warwick crest, and Photographer Megan Eagles. Like many of the best rebrands , its one that, thanks to its focus on heritage, feels both contemporary, and like its always been there.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 30, 2025

A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 28, 2025

A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories.

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