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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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Folklore meets design in Facing Forward, a new limited-edition book by HONDO & Astrid Chesney

Creative Boom

With just 100 signed copies, the artist's book blends playful illustrations with bold typography and bespoke craft details, marking a new chapter in editorial design and creative collaboration. Featuring more than 200 illustrations by Astrid, the book is a rich and imaginative exploration of expressive characters and forms.

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Photoshop vs. Illustrator vs. InDesign: Which One to Learn First (and Why It Matters)

We And The Color

You see three titans of the Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This guide on Photoshop vs. Illustrator vs. InDesign is here to give you clarity. It’s designed to help you align your learning with your personal and professional goals. A budding publisher? What Is Adobe Illustrator Best For?

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AI & Me

Thinking Design

Join me as we navigate this exhilarating—and sometimes unsettling—new frontier in design. Ethical Considerations and Copyright Challenges The Graphic Artists Guild, where I serve on the Board as Publisher, has taken a strong stance on the ethical implications of AI. Get in touch!

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Fantasy Island shows Ireland from 70 photographers’ alternative perspectives

Its Nice That

Words Paul Moore — Date 25 June 2025 Work Photography Publication Book Documentary Politics Society History The concept of Fantasy Island , published by Rotten Books, sounds simple and quaint – 50 years of Irish photography by 70 Irish artists – while the final product is anything but.

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How creatives are surviving the 2025 slowdown

Creative Boom

"I've been doing this 15 years, and I've never seen a wave go across like this," says illustrator Matt Saunders , who works with clients including Nissan, Airbnb and Disney. Lee-May Lim , a freelance book designer, describes experiencing "four straight months of nothing", the worst period in her eight-year freelance career.

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"I paint in the hope of removing anguish" artist Yuka Sakuma discusses her nihonga-inspired paintings

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Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Here’s how it works. __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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