Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

With a staff of over 1700 people, 75% of whom are women, everything stays within the country, from harvesting the raw cashmere through processing, design, manufacture and distribution, Headquartered in the country's capital, Ulaanbaatar, Gobi began in 1981 as a state-owned company specialising in 100% premium cashmere.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Every creative should know about these 25 design studios and learn from their inspiring work. In a world overflowing with creativity and design innovation, there are thousands of outstanding design studios to be inspired by. The studio fuses strategy with design to create dynamic and culturally relevant work.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

For millions, it's become a go-to for creative inspiration, helping with everything from planning a wedding to redesigning a home. The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms. The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms. Image licensed via Adobe Stock Got stuck in a Pinterest rut?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

How the festival became a global movement at the intersection of design, art, and technology plus what's next for its milestone year. What started as an online hub for Flash animation lovers quickly became a live event that would eventually become a cornerstone of the global design community.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And her vibrant design is the first-ever typographic poster in the event's history. Set to take place next July, the Montreux Jazz Festival follows a tradition of inviting artists to design its poster, a practice that dates back to its founding in 1967. The performance, captured in the documentary What Happened, Miss Simone?,

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Alphabet's studio in Manchester The Manchester studio has been making waves since 2016 with its ideas-driven approach and a guiding principle inspired by legendary designer Saul Bass. The new designs looked to simplify and amplify its message "to clearly convey what makes Sova stand out in a saturated market," Mushtaq explains.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Founded in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, WA, pickleball has quickly become the fastest-growing sport in the USA. From the midcentury script typography to the playful supporting illustrations and colour palette to the custom plaid and argyle patterns, everything is designed with tongue-in-cheek. It's pickleball, after all."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Illustration by Tom Woolley As AI-generated artwork becomes more common, many illustrators worry about being replaced. Stories of brands using AI in their latest campaign have become a daily occurrence. But by understanding AI's limitations, refining a unique style, and embracing new tools, creatives can stay ahead.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Likewise, illustration agencies are always looking to sign new talent to tap into what creative and art directors currently want in design studios and agencies around the world. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Designing a product that consumers haven't seen before is challenging enough, but when the main ingredient is an insect, it becomes even more important to make the identity appealing and desirable. This is why we fell in love with the idea of designing its label," he adds.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Creating a powerful brand with a unique visual identity requires more than just logo designs; it’s about building an emotional connection, crafting an impactful message, and visually representing values. Through strategic logo designs, which become symbols of the company’s voice, mission, and goals. But how is this achieved?

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The world of visual design is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises to deliver some of the most exciting transformations yet. With rapid advancements in technology, the rise of artificial intelligence, and a renewed focus on sustainability, design is becoming more dynamic and inclusive.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By selecting unique, modern business card templates , you create not only an aesthetically pleasing design but also a strategic marketing piece that speaks volumes about your brand. A well-designed business card offers a tangible representation of your brand and communicates your identity. Easily Editable for easy understanding.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In 2024, the auditory experience has become crucial to crafting a cohesive and memorable brand presence. Logo design to musical motifs Elements of your logo design can inspire musical motifs. Music and sound have the power to evoke emotions, set the tone, and leave a lasting impression on your audience.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 9, 2025

Tonight, Art Vinyl unveiled the winner of the 20th Best Art Vinyl Award, the annual art prize for the best record cover design of the year, at the Hari in Belgravia, London. I love that the line work has strong design elements, and the blue took many attempts, as I worked directly with the layout designer to find the right Pantone."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2025

Starbucks is reintroducing its much-loved Refreshers drink to Chinese consumers with a major glow-up, including an innovative bottle design and bold graphic identity crafted by global design agency Marks. Design-wise, the label balances familiarity with flair.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In an innovative fusion of art, design, and engineering, architect Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY and Porsche created My Two Cars Garage , a geometric pavilion crafted to celebrate the debut of the all-electric Porsche Macan. One of the pavilion’s most dynamic features is its play with light.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

The third edition of the boutique festival showcases the brightest talents in design and creativity this May. And that's precisely the experience awaiting you at All Flows 2025 , the bijou creative industries festival that's rapidly becoming the UK's most talked-about gathering for the design profession. It's a rare treat.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The awards' new visual identity embodies organic growth as a metaphor for creativity, blending generative design and dynamic typography. The PRINT Awards have long stood as a beacon of excellence in design, celebrating bold creatives pushing the boundaries across all mediums.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Now, as we reconnect, we find Pan has not only solidified his career as an illustrator but has expanded into design, evolving his creative practice in ways he never anticipated. Even better, I've expanded my practice into design, working on visual identity and editorial design projects," Pan shares.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Likewise, illustration agencies are always looking to sign new talent to tap into what creative and art directors currently want in design studios and agencies around the world. We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In an era where self-care has become a priority, we're seeing an industry that increasingly promotes a holistic approach to wellness and beauty. Studio Curious Circle Location: Seoul, South Korea Put Simply is a Korean skincare brand that caters to sensitive skin, and is designed to strip away the complexities of skincare routines.

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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. Circular movements and fluid transitions weren't just designed for visual appeal. A few years ago, the question was: should your brand identity include motion? We don't just use words.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The airline commissioned illustrator and pattern designer Martha Olivia to create a suite of six bespoke illustrations for their High Life magazine. 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 million TikTok posts.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2025

In a drinks market overflowing with kombuchas, seltzers, and adaptogen-laced elixirs, where health-conscious consumers are becoming increasingly selective with their choices, being the go-to brand is no easy feat. Enter Earthling Studio, which was tasked with overhauling HALFDAY's visual identity and brand world.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This discomfort with conformity has become a driving force in Kadokura's creative process. The excitement and thrill I felt when I first saw his works, characters, and incredible design sense are unforgettable," he reminisces. Even now, I get excited whenever I see his magical creations."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2025

Growing up obsessed with graffiti, Oskar spent his youth writing on things but later progressed to a degree in graphic design. We meet the Manchester muralist, who is on a mission to bring people together, start conversations, and make a difference in the community through graffiti.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2025

Creative block is a universal experience that affects everyone, from designers and illustrators to writers and photographers. Then take inspiration from designer Sally Purser , who's developed a methodical approach to jumpstart her creativity. "I The good news? Just work through it," he recommends.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2025

Becks Skinner, design director at Supple Studio, explains how the team used the farm itself as a creative playground: "We worked with Spilsbury to create a suite of textures by printing, rubbing and inking everything from hay bales to fence posts and industrial machinery. Somer Valley Brewing isn't your typical craft brewery.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

In the design world of 2025, typography is becoming increasingly important. In a discussion chaired by Frontify's Digge Zetterberg, design experts Katie Rominger from Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) and Phil Garnham from Monotype peeled back the layers of contemporary typography, and looked to where it's currently heading.

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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. The technology can produce hyper-realistic photos , abstract art, or futuristic designs tailored to your specific needs. Cyberpunk Warrior Portrait 3.

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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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Designer Daily

APRIL 15, 2025

Graphic design is critically imperative for most successful marketing campaigns. But if your graphic design is flat, uninspired, or otherwise ineffective, it’s not going to carry its weight. How can you tell if your graphic design isnt sufficient to support your campaign? Who should hire a fractional CMO ?

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Today, we shine the spotlight on the incredibly talented Shinrou Inaki, a senior designer and creative comics and illustrations artist from Nanjing, China. The post Mastering Comics and Illustrations: The Remarkable Works of Shinrou Inaki first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The term illustration didn't even cross his path until sixth form college, where he studied art and design and discovered some books on British illustrator Ralph Steadman and professional cartoonist Gerald Scarfe. It's impossible to visit the homepage of Welsh illustrator Tom Hovey's website without working up an appetite.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

Like many creatively inclined children, her dream was to become an artist. These skills would later become invaluable when she pivoted to illustration and graphic design. Architecture gave me the best foundations discipline, an eye for composition, and a deep understanding of design, but illustration gave me freedom," she says.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

Designed in 1965 by the late architect Alan Boyson, the pierced concrete structurelong overlooked as part of the everyday landscapebecomes an unlikely muse in Waters' latest exhibition, View Through a Hole. A shopping centre car park in Stockport, often dismissed as an eyesore, is the surprising inspiration for View Through a Hole.

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