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Six Cinquième designs an evolving identity for The National Black Canadians Summit

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Montreal hosted the summit for the first time in 2025, so it was important that both the consultancy behind the identity and the collaborating artist be local. Trust was key to the relationship between consultancy and client, so Six Cinquième really wanted to ensure that every visual element was intentional and inclusive.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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To compile this list, we consulted our community. 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. However, it can be helpful to draw inspiration from others who have succeeded in this quest.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

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Saffron Brand Consultants Saffron is an independent global consultancy with offices in London, Madrid, Vienna and Istanbul. Wolff Olins Wolff Olins is a global brand consultancy with four main offices: London, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Read more about the project here.

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The rise of the creative generalist: why being 'good at lots of things' is becoming a superpower

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Designer and creative consultant Mike Hindle puts it succinctly: "For years, creatives were told to niche down, specialise, pick a lane. Designer, artist and creative director Kyle Wilkinson sees this shift as fundamental to the industry's evolution.

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Mr Men Little Miss Mini Adventures hits YouTube

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The graphic qualities of the books – which have inspired everyone from graffiti artists to logo designers – formed the starting point for the look. This decision was taken in consultation with Sanrio's UK team. "We We also worked together to enhance the colour palettes, making them more lively and vibrant," says Alessia.

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Creative minds unite: All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes with star-studded lineup

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After co-founding design consultancy Atlas and a stint as a Pentagram partner, during which she created identities for clients including Vitra, Tate and Phaidon, Stavro now runs her own practice with a focus on "designing a better world." We can't wait to hear what she has to say about all that.

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Be at the top of your game: 13 lessons on creative progress from artists and designers

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says artist and designer June Mineyama-Smithson. "So Artist Paul Phillips tells a similar story. In the words of textile artist and illustrator Jess Taylor : "Don't pigeonhole yourself, keep experimenting and playing. As visual artist Clare Taylor advises: "Turn terrible clients into advice for others.

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