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D&AD Awards 2025: who won what?

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In other words, if there was ever a danger that agencies would make work primarily to win awards rather than serve the client, that's now history. This year's awards celebrated the power of design not just as a form of art but as a catalyst for commercial success and behavioural change," noted Dara Lynch, CEO of D&AD.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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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. As a result, this article features a global network of illustrators whose work doesn't just look beautiful; it says something, too. © Lauren Hom 4.

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How The Studio became an essential place for creatives to network and learn in 2025

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Your creative support network, finally If you've never heard of The Studio, here's what you're missing: it's Creative Boom's private, distraction-free sanctuary designed exclusively for creative professionals who are serious about their craft and their careers.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

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Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their bold and fearless approach has earned them collaborations with clients across a variety of industries, from tech to hospitality. Studio DBD 13.

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

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AI has even won awards for its illustration work from creative bodies such as Communication Arts and the Colorado State Fair. It's the modern-day equivalent of clip art. Get real Some clients will be perfectly happy using AI-generated images on their websites, book covers, or annual reports. Don't panic!

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Private commissions: Another string for your creative bow?

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By building up a network of private contacts, you'll have something to fall back on when commercial clients brands, agencies, even local companies reduce their budgets. A private client will come to you because they truly value your creativity. I love the craft, the time, the skill, the history it has.

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Siege Magazine returns to champion a new era of artist-led collaboration

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When SiegeMag first appeared in 2017, it quietly disrupted the arts publishing world with a refreshing, inclusive ethos: "Artists Recommend Artists." Erratic typography, intentional spelling errors, and chaotic layouts turned the idea of an art magazine on its head. I often get asked when it's coming back."

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