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The Collected Works and PRINT Magazine craft a new identity for PRINT Awards 2025

Creative Boom

The Collected Works, led by partner and creative director Justin Colt and senior designer Christian Townsend, developed a system inspired by biophilia, melding generative vines, blooming flowers, and sculptural rock formations into a strikingly fluid design language. For instance, creating a rock sculpture involves multiple algorithmic steps.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

We also have an artist, Annemarieke Kloosterhof, who works solely with paper to create sculptures, set designs, and installations, so we're super open to any technique that is interesting and special." Some fun collaborations happen between animation directors and illustrators.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

He's currently creating work for major international projects, including an enormous sculpture covered in mythological aquatic doodles for the EXPO 2025 in Osaka. Her practice spans editorial illustration and animation, with a particular focus on projects that celebrate diversity and cultural heritage. © Decur (Guillermo Decurgez)

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

We also have an artist, Annemarieke Kloosterhof, who works solely with paper to create sculptures, set designs, and installations, so we're super open to any technique that is interesting and special." Some fun collaborations happen between animation directors and illustrators.

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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts

Creative Boom

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. His stop-motion animations turn familiar forms into something new, balancing humour and craftsmanship. Karlotta Freier 2.

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JKR and D&AD craft a magnetic new identity to celebrate creativity in motion

Creative Boom

Titles animate into place with precision, and messaging strikes a careful balance between boldness and approachability. A large-scale 3D Pencil sculpture became a living artwork as guests and performers added their own drawings to it over time. Pencil Gothic gives the Pencil its voice."

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

In 2025, hyperrealism is evolving beyond traditional mediums like painting and sculpture, becoming more digital and interactive. Designers are using animations, hover effects, and dynamic layouts that react to user input, making typography not just a visual element but also an interactive experience.