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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

We met Aino-Maija Metsola to discuss her signature style and creative approach to illustrating book covers. Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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Why a new book celebrating design legend Margaret Calvert deserves your support

Creative Boom

A crowdfunding campaign has just launched for Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work, showcasing the career of the iconic British graphic designer. Margaret Calvert is one of the biggest names in British design history. So it's a shock, quite frankly, that no one has ever released a book dedicated to her design work.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris. He has worked with hundreds of clients, including The New York Times, RCA Records, and Geographic, and has published numerous books with publishers such as teNeues, Walker Books, Comme des Géants, and Hato Press. © Lauren Hom 4.

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The World Illustration Awards 2025 shortlist is here, and it's a feast for the eyes

Creative Boom

An Egg-cellent Card Game: Can You Find the Missing by Paperface (Design Product & Packaging) The AOI has unveiled those in the running for this year's World Illustration Awards, featuring 200 standout projects from over 4,700 entries worldwide. We're impressed by all of the work on display. Who Flew The Coop?

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

Creative Boom

This month, type foundries and designers are bringing their A-game with releases that push the boundaries of form, function and artistry. From neo-grotesques with a modern edge to culturally significant designs preserving endangered languages, these typefaces reflect the diversity and depth of contemporary typography.

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60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs

Graphic Design Junction

The ultimate collection of creative Brush Fonts for posters is here to inspire and elevate your designs. Designed to stand out, brush fonts are perfect for professional and personal projects alike. These fonts not only save time but also enhance the visual appeal of your designs, making them impactful and memorable.

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Mr Men Little Miss Mini Adventures hits YouTube

Creative Boom

Bringing characters designed over 50 years ago to life in 2025 meant some updating would be necessary. The graphic qualities of the books – which have inspired everyone from graffiti artists to logo designers – formed the starting point for the look. "The This decision was taken in consultation with Sanrio's UK team. "We