Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2024

Following the recent sale of its digital commerce and product design businesses, Ascential has become more streamlined and focused on events serving the marketing and fintech industries. This pattern design system comes to expressive life in motion, with four interactive behaviours for use in films and digital spaces.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Regarded as a pioneer in the pet products industry, Omlet shakes things up by factoring in pet behaviours when it comes to designing its offerings. Designed to encapsulate the fun and whimsy that Omlet is known for, the new identity is a charming and colourful delight. A world of wonder for pets and pet owners alike."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2024

The winners of Penguin's 2024 Cover Design Award Competition was once again fierce for this year's prestigious awards by Penguin Books. Today, Penguin Books has announced the winners of its popular Cover Design Award , which sees aspiring designers and illustrators reimagine the covers of bestselling Penguin titles.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

After several years working in London for DesignStudio and Accept&Proceed, German brand designer and strategist Yannick zur Strassen recently returned to his home country and launched his own practice, Studio zur Strassen , in Munich. Design elements The dotted grid underpins every part of the visual identity.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Unlike the ad or design work, more often than not, illustrators work in isolation, and this tends to be tough because we don't have a sounding board to bounce ideas off or feel validated in our concerns or encouraged when we are in a hard place." According to Chacko, the one thing we all crave most after identity and purpose is community.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 22, 2022

Hanna's mural combines these two seemingly opposing ideas with a bespoke floral wallpaper design. Working in collaboration with Fisher Chung, this hoarding cuts off corners of the space that attract antisocial behaviour," explains Hanna. "The key themes that stood out was being in nature and home comforts.". Opposing ideas.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. "My

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

We've even seen some (albeit rare) examples on here of the kind of trolling and bad behaviour you'd be more likely to associate with X or Instagram. We know many design agencies that have won major new business leads from posts featuring case studies and media coverage," says Vicky Stoakes, communications director at Red Setter.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Regarded as a pioneer in the pet products industry, Omlet shakes things up by factoring in pet behaviours when it comes to designing its offerings. Designed to encapsulate the fun and whimsy that Omlet is known for, the new identity is a charming and colourful delight. A world of wonder for pets and pet owners alike."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

Last year, the brand commissioned design studio SomeOne to reposition it following a successful credentials pitch, for which the studio showcased its experience in rebranding firms in the travel sector, such as Saga & Crystal Ski. "Our

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Creative Boom

JULY 29, 2024

A fresh visual identity crafted by Bruce Mau Design is helping Canada's most esteemed ballet company pirouette past stereotypes and leap into the future of performing arts. We worked with Displaay Type Foundry to develop a glyph that would allow designers to type in the logo with a keystroke and simply continue typing to write the narratives.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Alongside the work revealed this week, SomeOne has also compiled a design system to prepare for the Eden Project's expansion into new locations, including Morecambe and Dundee. Our reimagined BrandWorld reflects the desire to restore the planet to its natural balance," says James Bell, lead designer at SomeOne.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Today we've launched the fourth season of The Creative Boom Podcast with guests including Pentagram's Marina Willer, Bulletproof founder Gush Mundae and graphic designer and type researcher Sarah Hyndman amongst the exciting lineup. Even whether they have the power to change the world, shape our behaviour and influence pop culture.

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Creative Boom

JULY 23, 2023

Discover how Brooklyn design studio Athletics helped make it fighting fit for the 21st century. So we were intrigued to see that the oldest weekly magazine in America, The Nation, has officially revealed its new look courtesy of Brooklyn design studio Athletics. The Nation has been speaking truth to power since 1865.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Many clients don't fully appreciate what graphic designers can offer them. There are many good things about graphic design, including the potential to earn a decent salary, engage in hybrid or remote working, and do fulfilling, interesting work. Even how to write a proper brief. That's the hope anyway."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

But it's always good to see what fresh typeface designs are out there, and who knows? From whimsical scripts to bold serifs, this season's offerings promise to inject new life into your design projects. One of them may become your favourite go-to in the future. Indeed, we featured their Brinca typeface in our 2024 Top 50.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Variable fonts have shaken up the world of typography by making it easier for designers to create custom letterforms. During their design process, they often use 3D software and enjoy the process of manipulating objects with the help of sliders. It's hard to overlook variable fonts; they are already widely used in the design field.

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Creative Boom

MAY 13, 2024

According to creative director and founder Tom Hingston, his design team already had "a very clear understanding of the business, its objectives and their collective vision". One of the primary aims was to "future-proof the brand image", says Scott, using an evolutionary visual language designed to communicate RSA's principles and purpose.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Then the University of Leeds' new Masters in Digital Design & Communication has so much to offer. The course is designed for those looking to become industry leaders by providing them with up-to-date skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities with other design professionals. And you don't even have to move to Leeds!

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

As head of design at Gretel NY , Dylan Mulvaney is the creative force behind brand identities for Apple, Netflix and Vice. He's been honoured by the D&AD, the Art Directors Club, the Type Directors Club, and the Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards. As such, we were looking forward to getting design insights from a true master.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

An Italian independent typeface and graphic designer, Alessia Mazzarella is a specialist in type design and font engineering. She has previously worked as a senior type designer at Fontsmith, as a senior font developer at The Northern Block and has developed original typefaces for URW Asterisk and Google Fonts. Rose Stewart.

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2023

And it's been designed to evoke the channel's unapologetically rebellious nature, balanced with a need for cohesion and consistency. It has a similarly daring and progressive visual design heritage, and the new masterbrand draws strongly on that tradition. Graphic system Great shows are the heart of Channel 4.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the centre of the design system is a new graphic device titled 'the Rooute', inspired by Deliveroo's app. As a rule, the graphic motif travels through all creative and has a range of behaviours, including usage as a frame, a house for typography and motion.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2024

This kind of behaviour, while sometimes wholly inappropriate, highlights a lack of respect and perhaps poor self-awareness. And that means you might need to adapt a few things, including your own behaviour. But what happens when some of those relationships become compromised? You have to protect and guard these with your life.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 5, 2023

Knowledge of Design Week The industry is changing fast, and Hong Kong's Knowledge of Design Week will help you stay at the cutting edge. It's been a while since most of us attended an in-person design event, with all the learning and networking opportunities it offers. Plus, Creative Boom readers can get 50% off their tickets.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 10, 2024

As the RSPCA celebrates 200 years of working to help animals live fairer and better lives, it has launched a new purpose, positioning, and brand identity designed by Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR). The design team also went on the road with animal rescue officers, visited local RSPCA shops, and participated in immersive workshops.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Illustration by Mia Angioy for Creative Boom In the fifth of our special six-part series, we look at the cutting-edge developments shaping the future of audiovisual design and how they're set to transform brand experiences by 2025. As we approach 2025, the landscape of audiovisual design is changing rapidly.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

New York-based graphic designer and illustrator Janny Ji talks us through working with some of the biggest studios in the industry and how she earned a place at Apple's coveted Media Arts Lab. Janny Ji's CV is packed with enough achievements to make even the most high-profile designers green with envy.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Designer Ferran Feixas has worked with some of the industry's most iconic agencies, from Pentagram to Interbrand, Wolff Olins to Mother Design. In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. The Nue Co.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 28, 2024

feature in Character Creator to make it easier to design digital humans. After exploring various paths, including studying biology at the university and attending a design school, I realised that I needed to do something more expressive and experimental but also grounded in craftsmanship," he recalls.

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

As a master's graduate of the Savannah College of Arts and Design, her art spans multiple mediums, including illustration, traditional painting, 2D animation and storyboarding. And rather than discouraging such behaviour, her parents supported her and envisioned a future where she would become an artist.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

So whether you're an illustrator sharing your latest artwork on Instagram, a designer showcasing your portfolio on Behance, or a writer publishing your thoughts on a blog, visibility is key to success. As multidisciplinary designer Reggie Perry, Jr. In the words of motion designer Ryan Grandmaison : "Make it and put it out there.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We canvass a panel of experts on where the graphic design profession is heading and how agencies might fit into a brave new, AI-driven world. Graphic design is an ever-evolving field, shaped by new technologies, changing consumer behaviours, and broader cultural shifts.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 31, 2020

One of the most widely acknowledged principles in business is the importance of understanding your customer and designing for them. A deep understanding of your target customer often translates into perceptive design decisions that help you build strong brand awareness. Why Put People at the Center of the Design Process?

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Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2024

Creativity and design go way beyond making something beautiful; problem-solving is ingrained in the nature of designers, who have a huge part to play in driving the world towards a greener, more socially balanced future. There was an ambient difficulty when it came to designing a platform that encourages benevolent actions.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Author Harriet Kelsall, an award-winning jewellery designer, shares practical steps to help you balance your creativity with entrepreneurship. Atomic Habits by James Clear This book, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, focuses on the power of small, incremental behavioural changes to achieve remarkable results.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

"Over the years, we have come to specialise in creating films and campaigns for charities and NGOs that tell their stories and help to drive change in perception, attitude or behaviour. To do this, they relied on a textured artwork style, which adds a sense of humanity due to its imperfections.

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