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D&AD Awards 2025: who won what?

Creative Boom

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. The return of craftsmanship Alongside commercial effectiveness, jurors were looking for exceptional craft. In 2025, you have to do both.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. 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.

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

Creative Boom

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. Whether it's Coca-Cola, Adidas or BMW, AI is being used by some of the world's richest companies to cut costs and do the work of creatives.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. 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.

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Create a portfolio that really works, with these insights from industry experts

Creative Boom

Tell a story about you, your craft, and progression in your career overall, with the items presented," he urges. So, unless it's a truly differentiating skill, leave out those couple of illustrations or photos or fine art that don't stack up to your graphic design work." Cultural fit maybe; cultural add definitely.

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Teresa Ferreira on burnout, balance, and designing a creative life with space to grow

Creative Boom

So yes, I've definitely struggled to set healthy boundaries between work and life. I also draw inspiration from music, books, art, photography and cinema, and I try to expose myself to as much of that as possible. I'm not a natural salesperson, and I definitely don't enjoy shouting about myself. There are many layers to this.

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Typography Trends 2025: The Definitive Guide to What’s In & Out

We And The Color

These fonts feel crafted and personal. They convey warmth, vulnerability, and a sense of craft that resonates with audiences tired of corporate sameness. Use anti-design principles in contexts that celebrate rebellion and creativity, like music festivals, art exhibitions, or avant-garde fashion brands.