Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2025

Developer and digital art director Dan Powell explains how he used custom typography and generative tools to design the brand identity for Frontify Futures, an exciting new platform that explores tomorrow's brand-building landscape. Who knows where branding will go in the future? Art and science.'

Branding

Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

So we turned to Agent Pekka , a global collaboration agency that champions originality, newness and craft. With offices in Helsinki, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and soon Paris, Agent Pekka represents a hand-picked group of artists working across various disciplines, from 3D and animation to illustration and typography. Karlotta Freier 2.

Illustration

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

For instance, their recent bold new identity for the São Paulo art museum MASP nods to Brazilian modernist design traditions while reimagining them for a contemporary audience. The studio had an exceptional start to 2025 by collaborating with Roblox on a brand new design system. As Simon explains: "It's not a shop window.

Inspiration

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Paula Scher , Michael Bierut, Marina Willer, Samar Maakaroun, Eddie Opara and others have led some of the most iconic branding and design projects of our time, and it's ultimately Pentagram's ability to evolve while maintaining high standards of creativity that's led them to top our list.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Elections in the UK and the US led many big brands to put off their decision-making and budgeting – they want to see the lie of the land economically before investing in creative. Brands are more and more focused on not only telling relevant stories but also on counting on the right people to tell those stories.

Agency

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re working on branding, packaging, or web design, the right Japanese-style font can evoke cultural authenticity, elegance, or contemporary simplicity. This guide explores 70+ Japanese-style fonts , categorized by their design styles, and provides insights into how each category can enhance modern design and branding.

Fonts

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 11, 2025

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Digital

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether you’re a designer, marketer, or brand strategist, staying ahead of these trends is essential to creating relevant, impactful designs. Staying informed on these trends is crucial for designers, marketers, and brands looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing visual landscape.

Web Design

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retro-futurism reflects a playful yet sophisticated look, making it popular across branding, website design, and digital art. Branded Content and Advertising: Companies like Apple and Nike have incorporated retro-futuristic elements in their marketing, creating ads that nod to vintage designs but with a high-tech edge.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

JULY 25, 2025

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Illustration

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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. Rhythmic Regal by RabenRifaie Studio A contemporary serif with rhythmic and elegant curves, Rhythmic Regal is designed for luxury branding. Sans Serifs 11. Sans Serifs 11.

Fonts

Creative Boom

AUGUST 3, 2025

As Iain Worgan, brand development specialist and co-founder of In-Col Studio , says: "I want to understand the thinking behind the work just as much as the output. Tell a story about you, your craft, and progression in your career overall, with the items presented," he urges. It's the story it tells that's the crucial thing.

Portfolio

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Stories of brands using AI in their latest campaign have become a daily occurrence. 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. Perfect for rough storyboards or prototypes that will only be seen in-house.

Illustration

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Creating a logo for a startup is more than just designing a visual mark—it’s about crafting a symbol that reflects the brand’s identity, values, and vision. For startups, a powerful logo is crucial because it establishes the brand’s first impression and helps distinguish it in a crowded market.

Templates

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 5, 2025

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Architecture

Design Beep

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As the world of branding continues to evolve, so does the art of logo design. Logos are the face of a brand, representing its identity and values in a simple, yet powerful, visual form. Brands will increasingly use 3D elements in their logos to create immersive and engaging visual experiences.

Brand

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

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. The 'Behind the Brand' series has been particularly revelatory.

Networking

Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In 2025, we will see new ways to animate ideas, revisit retro styles with a modern twist, and embrace clean, but sophisticated aesthetics. Storytelling Animation 3. The bold color choices, unusual shapes, layered textures, and hand-drawn art give these designs energy and movement. Guides with animations. View example 2.

Graphic Design

Design Beep

JULY 22, 2025

Davinci Resolve logo animation templates are the perfect solution for editors and content creators looking to craft stunning intros without spending hours on design. Whether you’re producing YouTube videos, professional trailers, or brand openers , these ready-to-use templates help you add cinematic flair and polish in minutes.

Templates

We And The Color

JUNE 13, 2025

Specializing in everything from mesmerizing album covers to dynamic packaging and editorial illustrations, Yo Az crafts intricate universes that are equal parts mythological tapestry and futuristic vision. His art isn’t just something you look at; it’s something you explore. Imagine his art on an album cover.

Freelance

Design Milk

JANUARY 13, 2025

This approach marries minimalist aesthetics with a profound connection to nature, reflecting her heritage and belief that every object possesses a soul a central tenet of animism. The Grun lamps, crafted from Ztista an eco-friendly blend of clay, natural fibers, and organic biopolymers take this organic aesthetic even further.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Arts and Crafts

Its Nice That

JUNE 30, 2025

Reading "“What surrounds a brand." As a result, Laura carefully chooses what freelance work she wants to focus on, finding that, over time, the best visual identities she’s created always sit with those brands and people whose values she aligns closest with – “projects that carry a clear inner compass”, she shares.

Brand

We And The Color

JULY 22, 2025

The fonts a brand or creator chooses are now a primary vehicle for conveying personality, emotion, and human touch. These fonts feel crafted and personal. They convey warmth, vulnerability, and a sense of craft that resonates with audiences tired of corporate sameness. It’s nostalgia with a concept.

Typography

Abduzeedo

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cultural Identity Meets Global Brands Pacheco’s recent projects underscore his ability to fuse tradition with modernity. From crafting textiles for SHEIN’s TQMX campaign to designing album art for Grammy-nominated composer Juan Pablo Contreras, his work resonates with cultural depth. Animated version on Vimeo.

Adobe

We And The Color

JANUARY 4, 2025

It’s for everyone from fresh-faced graphic design students to seasoned art directors. r/Art Simple, right? It’s a place for all kinds of art. Its not just a place to see art, its also a place for conversation. Do you think sharing your art would help? Join r/Art 3. Want to understand branding?

Arts and Crafts

Creative Bloq

JUNE 14, 2025

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Print

Its Nice That

JULY 30, 2025

Reading "Ciaran Birch on crafting." For Ciaran, taking the time to craft custom type styles gives a brand “more freedom with tone of voice”, and nailing this as a vital aspect of a project’s visual direction early on helps him to “avoid using superfluous decoration and fodder later on as a distraction”.

Arts and Crafts

We And The Color

JUNE 20, 2025

A future branding expert? Photoshop is also a fantastic tool for creating digital paintings, concept art, and graphics for the web. Digital painting and creating detailed concept art. Making animated GIFs and simple video edits. Common Uses for Illustrator: Designing logos and complete brand identity systems.

Photoshop

Its Nice That

AUGUST 7, 2025

Words Sudi Jama — Date 7 August 2025 Work Graphic Design Typography Logo Art Direction Food & Drink Branding Bouquet, a collection of infused flavoured syrups for cocktails, coffees and more, is the brainchild of food scientist and innovator Caroline Lafleur.

Branding

We And The Color

JUNE 10, 2025

Web- and mobile-based Drag-and-drop interface with templates Includes 250 generative AI credits/month in Premium Ideal for Instagram posts, reels, YouTube thumbnails, or newsletters Comes with stock images, fonts, animations, and video tools Use if: You’re a content creator or marketer needing fast output.

Adobe

Design Beep

AUGUST 3, 2025

Whether you’re creating dreamy night skies, magical illustrations, or comic book effects, these specialized brushes can transform your digital art with sparkling stars , constellations, and cosmic elements. These brushes are particularly well-suited for logo design, branding projects, and illustrations requiring precise star elements.

Arts and Crafts

We And The Color

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Its not just about aesthetics; its about crafting an experience. We’ll also look at how businesses can leverage it to build stronger brands and connect with their audience on a more meaningful level. The Difference: Communication vs. Evocation Consider the difference between a road sign and a piece of art. Lets jump in.

Arts and Crafts

Its Nice That

JULY 8, 2025

Run by 허민재 Huh Minjae, the studio has a large footprint in Korean branding, while maintaining a small studio culture. Huh and Double-D launched the Be(Attitude) * brand with a dual web magazine and shop plan (*full disclosure, I was part of the launch team and maintained an editorial position through the first year of the web magazine).

Arts and Crafts

We And The Color

MAY 26, 2025

Use the Animal Font Family to add Wild Elegance to Your Designs. Let’s talk about the Animal font family from the acclaimed Latinotype foundry. The Animal font family is a creature of its own, designed by Juan Bruce to bring an untamed, yet remarkably elegant, edge to your creative projects.

Animation

Creative Market

MARCH 10, 2025

Mauline Display Serif Font Mauline is a sophisticated display serif font featuring elegant curves and bold contrasts, ideal for branding and editorial projects. Check out My Fancy Design Shop for curated, unique, high-quality Procreate tools that help illustrators enhance their craft.

Marketing

Its Nice That

JUNE 24, 2025

Date 24 June 2025 Words Paul Moore Tags Work Advertising Animation Campaign Stop Motion Sport Process Share Having developed cartoon shows for Netflix and a new iteration of Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared for Channel 4, the production studio Blinkink flexes its creative muscles across live-action puppetry, 2D, CG, stop-motion, and even AI animation.

Sports