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

Creative Boom

Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. Growing up, I was surrounded by traditional arts and crafts – calligraphy, embroidery, paper cutting, and ceramics. My family also played a big role.

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The best new typefaces for January 2025 from leading foundries and designers

Creative Boom

SLTF Bergamot Grotesk by Silverstag Type Foundry A bold statement in uppercase elegance, SLTF Bergamot Grotesk draws from Art Deco's geometric sophistication. With support for central and eastern European languages and meticulously crafted small caps, it celebrates Swiss heritage while offering a fresh perspective on contemporary design.

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Design Dept's Ali Martín Filsoof on building brands with substance and simplicity

Creative Boom

That philosophy is woven through everything Design Dept takes on – from biotech to Baroque music ensembles – underpinned by what he calls "clarity, intentionality, emotional resonance, and craft." Josef Müller-Brockmann's teachings are a particular foundation, inspiring a rigour Ali describes as "the art of subtraction."

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

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. A self-proclaimed "artist with a business brain", she picked up hand lettering as a hobby while studying advertising at the School of Visual Arts.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

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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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30+ Essential Fonts for Bold and Beautiful Posters, Flyers, and Logos

Graphic Design Junction

Traveller Brush Font 23. Such as luxury logo and branding, classy editorial design, woman magazine, cosmetic brand, fashion promotional, art gallery branding, museum, stationery design, blog design, modern advertising design, card invitation, book/cover title, special events and any more. Holidream Monoline Signature Font 17.

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

Creative Boom

We particularly loved their work for Thalby travel guidebooks , which turned the humble circle into a versatile yet uniform piece of branding. Little Troop Led by creative directors Noemie Le Coz and Jeremy Elliot, Little Troop describes itself as "a design studio driven by craft, culture and imagination".