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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Her work on the illustration and lettering of book covers began with novels by Virginia Woolf, some of which were published in 2016 as a paperback series.

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Folklore meets design in Facing Forward, a new limited-edition book by HONDO & Astrid Chesney

Creative Boom

With just 100 signed copies, the artist's book blends playful illustrations with bold typography and bespoke craft details, marking a new chapter in editorial design and creative collaboration. Featuring more than 200 illustrations by Astrid, the book is a rich and imaginative exploration of expressive characters and forms.

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AI & Me

Thinking Design

Join me as we navigate this exhilarating—and sometimes unsettling—new frontier in design. Ethical Considerations and Copyright Challenges The Graphic Artists Guild, where I serve on the Board as Publisher, has taken a strong stance on the ethical implications of AI. Now, AI adds another layer to this competitive landscape.

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Swing Through the World’s Most Spectucular Artist-Designed Playgrounds

Colossal

David Hockney famously said that “people tend to forget that play is serious,” but for the artists and designers behind some of the world’s most visionary parks and museums, recreation has never been a trivial matter. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Fantasy Island shows Ireland from 70 photographers’ alternative perspectives

Its Nice That

Words Paul Moore — Date 25 June 2025 Work Photography Publication Book Documentary Politics Society History The concept of Fantasy Island , published by Rotten Books, sounds simple and quaint – 50 years of Irish photography by 70 Irish artists – while the final product is anything but.

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How creatives are surviving the 2025 slowdown

Creative Boom

"Every person I've spoken to, across a wide range of industries, is saying things are weird: FX, animation, illustration, design, editing, filmmaking, advertising, publishing, even the news business." Some are finding opportunities in unexpected places.

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"I paint in the hope of removing anguish" artist Yuka Sakuma discusses her nihonga-inspired paintings

Creative Bloq

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 When did you decide that you wanted to be an artist?

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