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Artists demonstrate how to grab attention at the world's biggest design event

Creative Boom

Originally a furniture fair, it's grown over the years into a massive week-long celebration of creativity and innovation in furniture, lighting, fashion, textiles and all kinds of product design. Yes, it's quite a complex topic to evoke in a work of visual art. Read on as I explain what they are and why designers should care.

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10 recommended independent jewellery designers to follow and support in 2023

Creative Boom

Our feature was one of the most popular of 2020, so we thought we'd revisit this specific craft to uncover more independent designers and makers specialising in jewellery. LeSter LeSter is a fine jewellery brand that combines the stories of art with traditional goldsmithing techniques to "remind women of their individuality and inner rebel".

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Through her workshop, Own Your Story, Olivia coaches audiences in a methodology for crafting a clear, concise and compelling personal brand story. Charlotte Adorjan. Olivia Christian.

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50+ Best Gifts for Designers on Every Budget

Inkbot Design

Visual books full of artwork, photography, and graphic techniques often provide the most value for designers. Here are the top picks in this category: Art and Design Books From modern to contemporary works, art books give designers eye candy to admire and draw ideas from. Sale Modern Art. Bring out your inner Matisse.

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July 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Mophradat Orbitals Open Call (International) This open call will take four curators and art researchers to Dakar, Senegal. During the one-week guided research trip, the participants will meet and share experiences with peers from the art scenes they are visiting. El Paso Museum of Art–2024 Border Biennial/Bienal Fronteriza 2024 (U.S.)

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12 Student Designers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Graphic Design Junction

It is good to look for inspiration from titans of the industry, the ones who know their craft and rightfully have a spot in the hall of fame. In the world of art, you quickly get disillusioned in a myth of a one-person band because sometimes you have to get professionals to help you out. Annie Atkins – @annieatkins.