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D&AD Awards 2025: who won what?

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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 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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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. Nurture these relationships and build a network of repeat clients who can recommend you in the future. Set yourself apart from AI and show your face.

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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. Photography by Michael Godsall IRL Birmingham.

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

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Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases.

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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. I love the craft, the time, the skill, the history it has. People are way more likely to buy art with a beer in hand." Green Dragon by Robin Raaphorst

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