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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

Likewise, illustration agencies are always looking to sign new talent to tap into what creative and art directors currently want in design studios and agencies around the world. We chatted with illustration agencies serving various creative and geographic markets to discover what they crave for the New Year.

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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

It seems that everywhere we look, there is news on advances in technology and the rise of digital techniques, even in the art and design world. The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing comes through a relentless stream of emails.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. Lauren Hom Lauren Hom is a designer and lettering artist with a knack for marketing who loves helping creatives and brands get more eyes on their work.

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Laura Stein on the Five Books that shaped her approach to design, branding, and sustainability

Creative Boom

From groundbreaking ideas on sustainability to the art of personal and systemic change, these are the reads that continue to shape her creative journey. I was out of art school and inching my way to a life in graphic design. Can Marketing Save the Planet? But I did, and it truly blew my mind. What if waste wasn't actually waste?

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Vanderbrand: The Toronto studio crafting identities rooted in place and purpose

Creative Boom

By thoroughly understanding the market landscape, target audience, and client goals, we can develop creative solutions that are both innovative and strategic," Vander Herberg explains. Our collaborative approach not only sharpens our ideas but also fosters a shared sense of ownership within the team."

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

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. What is Hyperrealism?

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D&AD Awards 2025: who won what?

Creative Boom

In some years, no Black Pencils are given out at all, making the awarding of three a significant achievement for these winners: Designing Paris 2024 by W Conran Design won in Graphic Design for its innovative approach to sports marketing. In 2025, you have to do both.