Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. And, to put things in context, the wider creative industries have had a rocky year, too, impacting the demand for illustration. A consistent style with a point of view It's nothing new.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Illustration by Mia Angioy for Creative Boom In the last of our special six-part series, we explore how sonic branding can elevate your brand's presence by leveraging Epidemic Sound's expansive library of music and sound effects. In 2024, the auditory experience has become crucial to crafting a cohesive and memorable brand presence.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. So, we asked the Creative Boom community to highlight their favourite fonts going into 2025. Alebrijes by Shivani Parasnis using Obviously by Oh No Type Co.,

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since then, this New Zealand foundry has carved out its niche in the competitive world of typography through a combination of accessible design and creative merchandising. Since then, of course, the marketplace has become super-crowded and competitive. The company was launched by Daniel McQueen as a side project back in 2012.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The experience was conceived by the creative agency Amplify, with which Scale Model Studios collaborated on the project, working from the research stage to its realisation through significant 3D modelling and intricate model painting. We understand that trends in film and animation evolve rapidly, often peaking and then dissipating.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

In an age when screens have become our primary window to the world, motion allows us to create meaningful connections with their audiences. In this light, a brand without motion is like a person frozen in placetechnically present but missing the vital spark that makes connection possible. We don't just use words.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, it has become the most Instagrammable country in the world, with over 250 million Instagram posts, and the most popular country on TikTok, with 58.3 Being able to work on something in your profession that you're passionate about in your personal life is probably the ideal situation for any creative person.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

Credit: Estudio Gagarin Whether she's working with The New York Times, teaching workshops on creative voice, or crafting guides for cinnamon farmers, Roco Ego's career is a celebration of curiosity, culture, and the endless power of images to connect us all. But to understand her creative voice, you need to start by looking at her roots.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With rapid advancements in technology, the rise of artificial intelligence, and a renewed focus on sustainability, design is becoming more dynamic and inclusive. In this article, we explore the top visual trends for 2025 , giving you a glimpse into what will shape the creative landscape across industries. What is Minimalism?

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The right business card templates can enhance your brand’s image , reflect your creativity, and leave a lasting impression on potential clients or partners. The answer lies in the power of personal connection. Corporate Modern Business Card Templates Creative Minimal Business Card Design Minimal Business Card Design.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock From financial milestones to family time, creative professionals reveal their evolving definitions of achievement and fulfilment. The traditional markers of success in the creative industries are a high-ranking, well-paid job at a prestigious agency, probably based in London or New York.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Over the last two and a half decades, OFFF Barcelona has become more than just a festival; it's a creative institution, a cultural movement, and a meeting place for designers, artists, and technologists who push the boundaries of creativity. What Salazar didn't imagine was that OFFF would become a global creative institution. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Her clear typography and cheerful pictograms have become an integral part of British daily life, and she's set international standards for directional signs throughout the world. Thankfully, that should soon change… well, at least if the creative community can provide enough support. Margaret only does what interests her.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Originally from Denmark, Julie Solvstrom has become a leading light in Vancouver's creative community with her beautiful, organic approach to illustration and typography. But the imagery and lettering she creates do have a warm personality, aided by their tangible, textured, organic feel. Don't be a one-trick pony," says Julie.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2025

Lauren Hom These talented visual storytellers are capturing imaginations worldwide with their distinctive styles and creative innovation across every medium. To learn more, listen to our interview with him on The Creative Boom Podcast. It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. That's easy to say, difficult to do, of course.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

In the fast-changing world of digital creativity, AI-generated photos are becoming a game-changer for designers, marketers, and content creators. From marketing campaigns to website designs, these photos are becoming indispensable in the creative realm. Cyberpunk Warrior Portrait 3.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. This openness to spontaneity has become a defining trait of his approach, allowing his work to evolve organically rather than adhering to rigid expectations.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

How do you create a brand that appeals to everyone without becoming generic? We had to balance scale and personal relevance and do it all in a way that feels authentic to campus culture." Their personalities are designed to contrast, as One is a soft, circular vegan while All is an angular carnivore with a protein obsession.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As 2024 wraps up, we’re on the cusp of entering 2025, a year set to see the immense impact of AI across all computing fields, particularly in web and graphic design. With these advancements, the graphic design trends continues to evolve, driven by new technology, cultural shifts, and bold ideas.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2025

We were asked to evolve their logosimplifying it from a literal depiction of the Somer Valley to a more abstract approach that suggests the valley and the furrowed fields," explains Jamie Ellul, creative director at Supple Studio. "We Somer Valley Brewing isn't your typical craft brewery.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

From the moment of conception, a strong brand takes shape through consistent and thoughtful logo designs that reflect the mission and personality of the business. Through strategic logo designs, which become symbols of the company’s voice, mission, and goals. But how is this achieved?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We share practical wisdom from the Creative Boom community to help you push through when inspiration runs dry. Creative block is a universal experience that affects everyone, from designers and illustrators to writers and photographers. Creative block is over." What if I tried this.'

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media. She creatively captures keynote talks, panels, and workshops in real-time at academic, corporate, and cultural events, making complex information accessible and more engaging.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

From clean sans-serifs to quirky display fonts , these free options cater to every creative need. For graphic designers, the right font can turn a simple project into something amazing. If you need ideas, we have 25+ new free fonts to help improve your work. List Of New Free Fonts: 1. Jazzy Rabbit Font 2. Houstonville Font 3. Westland Font 4.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 15, 2024

3D Typography With advancements in design tools, 3D typography is becoming more accessible. Summary In 2025, typography takes center stage in UI design, focusing on modern trends like variable fonts and readability optimization. Designers are embracing innovative techniques to ensure functionality meets aesthetic appeal.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2025

Manchester's streets will transform into a creative playground this summer as Music for the Senses delivers more than 80 artworks celebrating the city's musical heritage. Creatives seeking inspiration beyond their studio walls have a compelling reason to venture into Manchester this summer.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Work by Max Bloom Looking to level up your creativity without putting your career on hold? Falmouth's online MAs offer a world-class creative education that can fit around your existing career and commitments. Let's face it, the creative industry is a bit of a whirlwind at the moment. If so, that would be a mistake.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

As an alternative, we launched our own community, The Studio , in early 2025—and it's rapidly becoming the antidote to creative isolation that so many of us desperately needed. Solo entrepreneurs and one-person consultancies find it provides the daily human connection that's often missing from isolated work environments.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

From rigorous coursework and internships to fitting in personal freelance work, Zhang gave 110% to excel, describing it as "tough but rewarding". At Nike, I quickly learned to balance creativity with strategy, collaborating across teams to bring fresh ideas to life," says Zhang.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 30, 2024

WRAP started as a government-funded body that worked with local authorities in the UK and has since scaled to become an international environmental NGO working with brands, citizens, and governments in over 40 countries. Although it's proud of its origins, its identity needed to be more representative of the organisation it is today.

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Creative Boom

JULY 8, 2025

Subtle moments of personality – from playful transitions to micro-animations – create just enough warmth without overshadowing the type. Matt references Dieter Rams' philosophy of "as little design as possible" as an anchor for the creative approach. There's a rhythm to the layout that reflects that," he says.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Molly McCammon They're a good earner and can enhance your creativity. When it seems as though the economy needs a psychiatrist, and AI is making life even more precarious for creatives, one way of bolstering your income is by taking private commissions. A private client will come to you because they truly value your creativity.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

We caught up with Luke Tonge, a Birmingham-based designer and co-founder of the Birmingham Design Festival, to learn more about his journey into the creative industry. The connection to the physical and tactile nature of design would become a defining feature of his career. I kind of lost myself in that world."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mutant Hands – AKA animator and art director James Wignall – burst onto the creative scene back in 2005, one of a new wave of creatives at the vanguard of the noughties motion graphics revolution. Now, after leaving a little too long for reasons all busy creatives understand – there's always a new project to tackle, right?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This discomfort with conformity has become a driving force in Kadokura's creative process. It's absurd to depict a person floating in space without a spacesuit, but I embraced that idea," he points out. "I Japanese artist Ryohei Kadokura stands out as a fresh and innovative voice in the world of modern illustration.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For example, flowing lines might suggest creativity or flexibility, ideal for art or design-focused startups. For example, flowing lines might suggest creativity or flexibility, ideal for art or design-focused startups. Typography can carry a logo on its own or complement a minimalist icon, reinforcing the brand’s personality.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2025

It took several iterations to get right, but the final piece is immersive especially when you walk through it in person," says Oskar. It took several iterations to get right, but the final piece is immersive especially when you walk through it in person," says Oskar.

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