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Nike designer Yenny Zhang on how she found a passion for spatial design

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It was in middle school (that's early secondary school years to us in the UK) that she decided to pursue art and design more seriously. She says: "One of my favourite aspects of studying there was how the program encouraged us to think beyond architectural aesthetics and focus on storytelling and spatial experience. "I

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How illustrator Alyah Holmes brings vibrant worlds to life

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Represented by IllustrationX, Alyah has also been recognised by a number of awards bodies, most recently being shortlisted for both the 2024 World Illustration Awards and Communication Arts awards. I've always definitely been attracted to bright, vibrant colours," she explains. It was definitely always my passion."

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Illustrator Chad Grenier on how he connects with people through art and follows his dreams

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As well as being a way for him to discover himself, art also helps him conquer social anxiety and develop connections with other people. Any feelings of awkwardness melt away thanks to art, giving him the creative drive to make work that will amaze people. I like to think of illustration similarly as I would about art."

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Big Chief Demond Melancon Is Rewriting the Definition of Contemporary Art Through Beads

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These are the tools and materials New Orleans-based artist Demond Melancon uses to create his Black Masking suits and his contemporary art portraiture series. I like to listen to podcasts and art interviews, or I’m listening to my reggae music. I branched out to show them that beading can be contemporary art, can be fine art.

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F5: Germane Barnes Shares a Fave Jeweler, Artist, Youth Program + More

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Germane’s work has been featured by institutions such as The Museum of Modern Art NY, Chicago Architecture Biennial, MAS Context, San Francisco MoMA, LACMA, The Graham Foundation. Art Is For Everyone. However, if I were an artist, I would definitely want to be selected by Dejha Carrington’s Commissioner.

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Janny Ji on working at Media Arts Lab, how Pentagram shaped her creativity, and designing for communities

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New York-based graphic designer and illustrator Janny Ji talks us through working with some of the biggest studios in the industry and how she earned a place at Apple's coveted Media Arts Lab. Later, I went to Maryland Institute College of Art to pursue a graduate degree in graphic design. Media Arts Lab is a great place to work.

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'I like communicating complex ideas in simple ways': Illustrator Liam Eisenberg on honing his style, staying original and finding inspiration

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Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class." When the time came to submit a portfolio and get accepted into an art program, Liam faced a dilemma. Should he focus on fine art, graphic design, photography or illustration? "I