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Graphic designers share their top tips for choosing the right fonts

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In this article, we'll delve into the nuances of font selection, exploring everything from aesthetic considerations to technical issues, as well as costly licensing pitfalls. For added insights, we turned to the Creative Boom community and included some of their best comments, ideas and suggestions in the article.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

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Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. That said, illustration agencies continue to take commissions from exuberant clients with high hopes for their campaigns, publications, and media activity, online and in print. Clients feel the same way.

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

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As illustration agent James Hughes mentioned in his article, Is AI really coming for your illustration career? The best kind of editorial illustration can summarise an entire article into a simple, well-executed image, but realising the concept behind the image is a specialist skill in its own right. Don't panic!

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

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As we write this article, Porto Rocha just shared a new partnership with Google to reimagine the visual and verbal identity of its revolutionary Gemini AI model. With deep expertise in naming, strategy, identity, and design systems, they work with leading public and private-sector clients to develop confident, culturally intelligent brands.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

As a result, this article features a global network of illustrators whose work doesn't just look beautiful; it says something, too. He has worked with hundreds of clients, including The New York Times, RCA Records, and Geographic, and has published numerous books with publishers such as teNeues, Walker Books, Comme des Géants, and Hato Press.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. That said, illustration agencies continue to take commissions from exuberant clients with high hopes for their campaigns, publications, and media activity, online and in print. Clients feel the same way.

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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

Creative Boom

And, if you're good at it, there are clients out there who will pay handsomely for your live illustration talents. Many guests share how special it feels to have something created just for them, and clients value how the artwork adds a memorable and interactive element to their event. Often, it's incredibly rewarding," says Elise.

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