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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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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts

Creative Boom

Merjin Hos Get a burst of visual inspiration from our selection of top illustration talent drawn from global representation agency Agent Pekka. One of the great things about illustration is that there's always a ton of raw talent coming up, with new and imaginative styles by which to be inspired. Macarena Luzi 4. Merijn Hos 9.

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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

We met Aino-Maija Metsola to discuss her signature style and creative approach to illustrating book covers. She is known for her use of watercolour to ink, collage, markers, and gouache to craft paintings, patterns, and illustrations. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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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. HONDO Based between Palma de Mallorca, Spain and London, HONDO specialises in branding, editorial, typography and product design.

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50+ Remarkable Handmade Lettering and Typography Designs

Graphic Design Junction

This collection showcases stunning handmade lettering, calligraphy, and typography creations crafted by top Instagram artists and graphic designers. To celebrate this artistic trend, I’ve gathered an incredible selection of handmade lettering, calligraphy, and typography designs that every type lover will appreciate.

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Oat Studio crafts fresh and cliche-free branding for major comedy festival

Creative Boom

The London-based studio collaborates with renowned illustrator Hedof to create upbeat and engaging branding for the Comedy Garden Festival. So we needed to have many illustrated elements and mini-illustrations, so designs could be updated easily if needed." This led them to illustrator Rick Berkelmans, known as Hedof.

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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.