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

Creative Boom

"It's very important to have a good and functioning connection with the designers and art directors in order to create a cover that supports the book." Metsola has shared such a relationship with Vintage Books creative director Suzanne Dean and, more recently, Headline Publishing Group's senior book designer Yeti Lambregts.

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Creative minds unite: All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes with star-studded lineup

Creative Boom

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. Fancy rubbing shoulders with some of the industry's most exciting minds while soaking up fresh perspectives in an intimate setting? Who's coming?

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70+ Best Japanese-Style Fonts for Modern Design and Branding

Graphic Design Junction

This font’s elegant and unique design will add an authentic and appealing vibe to your work. Japan Bento Japanese Style Display Font Japan Bento, Inspired by Japanese Kanji Typography. perfect for logos & branding, social media posts, advertisements & product designs. Download 15. Download 16. Download 24. Download 29.

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All Flows 2025 delivers creative magic in Milton Keynes

Creative Boom

The opening day concluded with celebrated book designer David Pearson, whose reverence for "type, tactility and timeless design" was delivered with unexpected humour. Her fluid perspective demonstrated the festival's ability to attract speakers who both challenge and inspire.

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Sharon King-Chai dazzles and delights with Mirror Magic children's books

Creative Boom

We talk to the illustrator behind this impressive new series of books designed especially for babies and toddlers. Mirror Magic has been created for infants and toddlers, but these gorgeous little books are so sparkly that it's hard for anyone to resist picking them up.

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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. Typography also plays a crucial role in the book's design language.

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

We And The Color

Designing packaging and merchandise like t-shirts and mugs. Crafting beautiful typography and custom lettering. If your passion lies in branding, logo design, or illustration, Illustrator should be your starting point. Think magazines, books, brochures, and multi-page reports. When should you learn Illustrator first?