Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The UK-based illustrator and animator shares how he developed his unique style, embraced the art of letting go and offers some top advice for emerging artists. Con McHugh has built a reputation for his distinctive analogue-inspired, looping animations characterised by hand-drawn imperfections and a rhythm that feels almost musical.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This approach ensured the typography seamlessly integrated with the film's visual narrative while maintaining a strong, recognisable brand presence across digital and print applications. All elements in the animation were built using Houdini, a 3D software known for its procedural design capabilities.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

For tech refurbishment platform Back Market , for instance, motion identity became more than just animation: it was a dynamic way to embody the company's commitment to sustainability. That might seem like a simple concept, but it required careful consideration of how people interact with digital interfaces. Build for scalability.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

The Toronto-based artist masterfully mixes hand-painted gouache with digital art to achieve this unique style. "I I would say my style focuses on merging analogue and digital illustration in a minimalistic way," Holly tells Creative Boom. "I During this time, she explored animation and made looping motion graphics in Photoshop for fun.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2024

Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope. They're also a unique challenge to create animations for.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2024

Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope. They're also a unique challenge to create animations for.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Mark Conlan is an artist whose journey began in Dublin as an animator. He moved to London for six years and worked as a graphic and digital designer. Whether I'm working digitally or with analogue materials, my goal is to capture an emotional state often a quiet, reflective feeling and translate it visually."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The award-winning animator explains how she brought a needle-crafted cat to life using Cartoon Animator 5 and why other creatives should try it. Are you a graphic designer or illustrator to extend your skills and get into animation? I found Cartoon Animator and jumped right in." Well, it's great for that too!

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

DNEG, the world-renowned visual effects and animation studio with seven Academy Awards to its name, has revealed a brand refresh in collaboration with DesignStudio. DesignStudio ensured that motion was at the core of the refresh, from dynamic visual elements to an animated brand vision that seeks to capture the company's innovative nature. "We

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Brand idea "A two-year project with so many moving parts was always going to be a challenge; which is probably why we've loved working on this rebrand and digital overhaul with Chester Zoo so much," recalls Cat How, founder and ECD of How&How. The sheer scale of their ambition, determination and vision inspired us every day," she adds.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Independent creative studio Mutant™ has created an animated new identity for Belgium's largest film festival, Film Fest Gent , and it contains a genius subtle nod to the nature of motion pictures. First established in 1974, Film Fest Gent is an all-encompassing, ten-day celebration of cinematography.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

From a digital playground to a global phenomenon OFFF was conceived at a time when the internet was just beginning to reshape creative work. What started as an online hub for Flash animation lovers quickly became a live event that would eventually become a cornerstone of the global design community. Pep Salazar. Could be fun."

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Best of all, this is a flexible degree that can be tailored to your interestsfor example, in app development, animation, visual identity and branding, illustration, photography, typography and publishing, or graphic design in general. Since its Netflix debut in 2018, Hilda has garnered global acclaim, winning both a BAFTA and an Emmy.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retro-futurism reflects a playful yet sophisticated look, making it popular across branding, website design, and digital art. A prime example is the work by digital artist Beeple, who often combines retro-inspired aesthetics with futuristic concepts in his digital art.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. Through their captivating artwork, Samji seamlessly combines traditional techniques with digital illustrations medium, creating visually stunning pieces that captivate audiences worldwide. You can catch Samji’s on Behance.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Most recently, the studio led a rebrand for John Lewis , which unified the UK retailer's branding and visual identity across channels, while their work for animal charity Battersea created an inclusive brand identity that connects with pet lovers everywhere. Founded by Gert Dumbar in 1977 in the Hague, they later moved to Rotterdam.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Independent creative studio Mutant™ has created an animated new identity for Belgium's largest film festival, Film Fest Gent , and it contains a genius subtle nod to the nature of motion pictures. First established in 1974, Film Fest Gent is an all-encompassing, ten-day celebration of cinematography.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

In the fast-changing world of digital creativity, AI-generated photos are becoming a game-changer for designers, marketers, and content creators. AI-generated photos are digital images created using artificial intelligence algorithms. Best of all, many of these images are free to download, so anyone can use them.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

From concept art to VFX and animation, studios and individual artists alike now merge 2D and 3D art techniques.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Key Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Design Practices in 2025 The Role of Technology in Sustainable Design The Benefits of Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Design Practices The Future of Sustainable Design Trend 10: Glitch Art and Digital Deconstruction What is Glitch Art?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

Manchester-based creative company Flow has created a striking animation for The Trussell Trust, which aims to help students and teachers alike understand the challenges facing young people in poverty. Genuine and relatable stories are at the heart of Flow's latest animation for The Trussell Trust.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Digital illustration is made so much easier and more enjoyable with the right tools, and Procreate has quickly become a favorite among illustrators for this reason. In this article, we’ll explore what makes Procreate brushes unique and why they’re an invaluable asset to your digital toolkit. 10 Animal Fur Brushes Procreate 24.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 10, 2024

With its new, more distinct logotype, richer colour palette, and suite of iconography, the RSPCA hopes to rally support for tackling the growing global challenges in animal welfare. The change aligns with the charity's new strategy, devised to respond to the growing challenges faced worldwide in animal welfare.

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Creative Bloq

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

From from Pikachu to Totoro anime characters are great fun to draw and can inspire.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Based in Philadelphia, James Olstein is an illustrator, author and teacher specialising in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In 2023, Jamie Hewlett recreated a 1996 image of Tank Girl for his Warriors series, based on a pre-digital image that was sent to the printers and never came back. In recent years, his output has spanned illustration, music, animation, and contemporary art. She's been a part of my life ever since."

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Creative Bloq

APRIL 13, 2024

Catching up with Emlyn Davies and Mark Procter of Wales-based animation studio Bomper on its 10th anniversary.

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Creative Bloq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

We count off the best animated magazine covers of all time, from interactive digital editions to full-on augmented reality.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2023

We work, watch, shop, chat, search… all that and everything in between has become part of our digital experience. The previous F-Secure logo of a shield felt somewhat arbitrary in today's landscape of digital products. The new F-Secure positions digital security with the same level of importance as life, home or car insurance.

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Creative Boom

MAY 17, 2023

To strike a chord with a younger, culturally curious and digital-minded audience, it required a new visual identity that could break free of the elitist connotations attached to classical music and amplify the full diversity of experiences the Philharmonie has to offer. But the logo is more than just a depiction of the static monument.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Stop-motion model-making combines with digital animation to create the most convincingly cute mouse family you'll see all year. Giving the mice and their home instant visual appeal hinged on Passion Pictures' ability to combine traditional stop-motion and digital animation techniques.

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Creative Bloq

DECEMBER 23, 2024

My Way showcases Vinne's dynamic anime-inspired work.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In today’s digital age, standing out in business means blending traditional professionalism with modern innovation. While the popularity of digital communication continues to rise, business cards remain a powerful tool for face-to-face networking and branding.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The new identity is designed not just for longevity but also for adaptabilitya vital shift in an industry where brands compete to thrive in both digital and physical spaces. Where the 2014 iteration leaned into a monochrome aesthetic and a heritage-focused narrative, TEMPLO's approach injects colour, movement, and a distinctly human touch.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

So we've brought together all the best physical and digital shows for you to enjoy this summer. After two years of digital-only exhibition, the iconic UAL college's graduate shows will appear in physical and digital form this year. Norwich's grad shows took place in May, but the digital exhibition will launch in July.

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 4, 2024

The digital marketing landscape is a constantly evolving beast. Use creative formats like stop-motion animation, behind-the-scenes glimpses, or user-generated content to build brand recognition. Driving Positive Word-of-Mouth Marketing: In today’s digital age, positive customer experiences travel fast.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

© María Jesús Contreras Chilean artist María Jesús Contreras explores the influences behind her distinctive and entrancing artwork, which often focuses on animals and always looks on the bright side. Plus, I'm from the countryside, where many stories centred around something surreal or the idea of animals behaving like humans.

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