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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

In 2020, she was a fashion buyer working in a busy industry where there just wasn't time to explore other creative avenues. Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe. Count Fangfang Han among them.

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Meet the Mancunian maximalist pattern maker, Patricia Shea

Creative Boom

The way Patricia Shea has combined her textile design skills with print-on-demand services is simply mesmerising, offering plenty of inspiration for aspiring illustrators and designers. Whether it's blue denim paisley, a spinning mandala or folk art assembled from geometric shapes – she knows just how to enthral the viewer.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

For instance, their recent bold new identity for the São Paulo art museum MASP nods to Brazilian modernist design traditions while reimagining them for a contemporary audience. With a focus on branding, illustration, editorial design, and typography, they combine joy with craft to explore issues with heart and purpose.

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

Creative Boom

Their recent rebrand for Wise brought the idea of ’The World’s Money’ to life across every part of the brand experience, their new identity for Papier showcased the magical power of stationery, and their transformation of pet product brand Omlet included a charmingly tactile illustration style.

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10 Top Graphic Design Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

Retro-futurism reflects a playful yet sophisticated look, making it popular across branding, website design, and digital art. This style resonates particularly well in industries like gaming, fashion, and tech, where audiences appreciate the fusion of past and future.

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25+ New Free Fonts for Graphic Designers

Graphic Design Junction

Whether youre crafting a bold advertising campaign , designing an elegant website, or creating a memorable logo, fonts serve as the cornerstone of your design. Download Font Dbacks Font Fonts tell stories, shaping words into art. From elegant serifs to bold sans-serifs, they transform plain words into artful statements.

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