Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In today’s digital age, standing out in business means blending traditional professionalism with modern innovation. While the popularity of digital communication continues to rise, business cards remain a powerful tool for face-to-face networking and branding. The answer lies in the power of personal connection.

Templates

Creative Bloq

JULY 15, 2025

In this tutorial, Ill guide you through illustrating a range of materials, including how to paint fabric and metal textures – both organic and man-made – so you can depict realistic clothing and accessories in your digital art. Why not try a subscription? Here’s how it works.

Textures

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Manchester-based branding agency Alphabet started life in 2016 and has cemented its place as an ideas-driven agency with an ethos rooted in a quote by Saul Bass , the legendary designer who's probably best known for his iconic Alfred Hitchcock movie posters. Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey.

Branding

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This time, we've asked Laura Stein, CCO of Bruce Mau Design , to reveal her top five books that have shaped her approach to design, branding, and sustainability. Her work lies in culture, fashion, architecture, technology, education, and place across brand, print, motion, digital, and environmental.

Branding

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In today’s highly competitive business environment, branding is essential for making a memorable impression. When presenting a brand to clients or stakeholders, one of the most powerful tools is a well-designed stationery mockup. This attention to detail can make a substantial difference when presenting branding concepts to clients.

Presentation

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

DixonBaxi Simon Dixon and Aporva Baxi's London powerhouse specialises in creating brand strategies and design systems for "brave businesses" that want to challenge convention, including Hulu, Audible, and the Premier League. The studio had an exceptional start to 2025 by collaborating with Roblox on a brand new design system.

Inspiration

Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 14, 2024

” A spectacular digital illustration can make your brand’s merchandise as iconic as the Apple logo or the Nike swoosh. Just as a viral TikTok dance sets the internet ablaze, an iconic design can make your brand the talk of the town. How do you weave that magic into your brand?

Digital

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re working on branding, packaging, or web design, the right Japanese-style font can evoke cultural authenticity, elegance, or contemporary simplicity. This guide explores 70+ Japanese-style fonts , categorized by their design styles, and provides insights into how each category can enhance modern design and branding.

Fonts

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 11, 2025

This content originally appeared in ImagineFX magazine, the worlds leading digital art and fantasy art magazine. Sign in here TOPICS Art Painting Concept Art Michael Darjania Social Links Navigation Illustrator Michael is a digital artist at Stanion Studios who likes to blend traditional techniques with a love for fantasy and sci-fi.

Digital

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Paula Scher , Michael Bierut, Marina Willer, Samar Maakaroun, Eddie Opara and others have led some of the most iconic branding and design projects of our time, and it's ultimately Pentagram's ability to evolve while maintaining high standards of creativity that's led them to top our list.

Arts and Crafts

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. Each element of logo designs — colors, typography, shapes — all contribute to how a brand is perceived. But how is this achieved?

Brand

Creative Boom

JULY 23, 2025

Koto Motion Director Santiago Avila explores how motion has evolved from an afterthought to a strategic necessity, why brands should invest in motion-first identities, and what the future holds for dynamic branding. It's no secret that brand identities are no longer static. The truth is that most brands are behind.

Brand

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether you’re a designer, marketer, or brand strategist, staying ahead of these trends is essential to creating relevant, impactful designs. Staying informed on these trends is crucial for designers, marketers, and brands looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing visual landscape.

Web Design

Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2025

Developer and digital art director Dan Powell explains how he used custom typography and generative tools to design the brand identity for Frontify Futures, an exciting new platform that explores tomorrow's brand-building landscape. Who knows where branding will go in the future? The system's alive; that's the point.

Branding

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Now, it has an identity that competes with global brands without compromising on its roots in the country's culture. Known for its unconventional campaigns and innovative designs over the last nine years, the brand contributes approximately 74% to the company's total revenue, selling millions of pairs globally.

Brand

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

He predicts that next year: "AI will transition from being a behind-the-scenes tool for processes and sketches to an actual execution tool, creating brand assets and content in real-time. That's something that I think will be more important to brands going forward." Kiser Barnes, partner and CCO at Red Antler , believes so.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all.

Illustration

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retro-futurism reflects a playful yet sophisticated look, making it popular across branding, website design, and digital art. Branded Content and Advertising: Companies like Apple and Nike have incorporated retro-futuristic elements in their marketing, creating ads that nod to vintage designs but with a high-tech edge.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

JULY 25, 2025

Getting started in digital art and illustration can be daunting, especially if youre new to the tools, tech, and apps. While Procreate only works on iPads, for alternatives, you could try any of the best digital art software and a good drawing tablet. Why not try a subscription? Here’s how it works.

Illustration

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. Designer Fred Smeijers' first commercial typeface, released in 1992, was fully remastered in 2019 and re-hinted to meet the demands of today's digital technology. Sans Serifs 11.

Fonts

Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

Independent London agency Without has unveiled a major branding project for Sodexo's US college dining offer, now called One&All, championing diversity through flexible design and a collegiate spirit. How do you create a brand that appeals to everyone without becoming generic? For Without, the project marks a major milestone.

Brand

Creative Boom

JANUARY 12, 2025

Its nine weights, from Thin to Black, along with more than 70 custom ligatures, make it a standout choice for luxury branding, editorial layouts and digital campaigns. Whether used for editorial design or branding, this typeface offers a natural, authentic feel.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The right typeface can bring a brand to life, enhance readability and accessibility, and convey your intended message with clarity and style. Understand the brand personality Before diving into font selection, it's essential to have a clear understanding of the brand's personality and values.

Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Typography is evolving rapidly, reshaping how we perceive and interact with digital designs. This article delves into the latest typography innovations that promise to make digital interfaces more engaging, accessible, and visually appealing. Designers are adopting these fonts to create more inclusive digital experiences.

Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In today’s design world, logo badge designs are a popular trend that continues to inspire both designers and brands. Download Lumberjack Badges Elevate your brand, clothing, or designs with the 10 Lumberjack Vintage Badges, perfect for logos, signs, posters, or t-shirts.

Vectors

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This approach ensured the typography seamlessly integrated with the film's visual narrative while maintaining a strong, recognisable brand presence across digital and print applications. The hero film also actively shaped the overall brand identity.

Print

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

He moved to London for six years and worked as a graphic and digital designer. Whether I'm working digitally or with analogue materials, my goal is to capture an emotional state often a quiet, reflective feeling and translate it visually." New beginnings can be a fantastic source of ideas and creative energy for an illustrator.

Illustration

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A deep dive into how design studio TEMPLO reimagined GF Smith's brand identity, balancing heritage with a bold, dynamic vision that embraces colour, movement, and a global creative community. But even the most established brands must evolve. It was static in an era that demands dynamism.

Brand

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A typeface can define the character of a brand just as much as a logo or colour palette," he says. By designing a typeface specifically for the festival, we were able to infuse the brand with a unique visual voice that extended across all its materials, from posters to digital interfaces."

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From sporting brand identities that convey motion to fluid designs for food and beverage brands, the book includes themes that appeal to designers everywhere. He believes expressive typography is a "powerful counter to fleeting digital content", adding depth and engagement in a sea of rapid consumption.

Typography

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The collection of 50 best logos of 2024 you need to see and spark your creativity showcases innovative designs that are redefining logo concepts and visual branding. From startups to established brands, these logos set the bar for creativity and professionalism. Digital Homes Logo Design By Roxana Niculescu 5.

Templates

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Elections in the UK and the US led many big brands to put off their decision-making and budgeting – they want to see the lie of the land economically before investing in creative. Brands are more and more focused on not only telling relevant stories but also on counting on the right people to tell those stories.

Agency

Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2025

Lauren Hom Lauren Hom is a designer and lettering artist with a knack for marketing who loves helping creatives and brands get more eyes on their work. She has become a sought-after creative partner for brands including Nike, Cadbury, Tate, Primark, and Penguin Random House.

Illustration

Creative Bloq

JULY 20, 2025

This content originally appeared in ImagineFX magazine, the worlds leading digital art and fantasy art magazine. Why not try a subscription? Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99

Photoshop

Creative Bloq

JULY 22, 2025

Hopefully, it may provide you with some ideas for how to approach your own game art (see our guides to the best digital art software and the best drawing tablets if you need new tools). This content originally appeared in ImagineFX magazine, the worlds leading digital art and fantasy art magazine. Why not try a subscription?

Art

Creative Bloq

JULY 29, 2025

Procreate is a great app for digital art generally, but also portrait painting specifically. But here’s the good news: Procreate on iPad isn’t just powerful, it’s purpose-built for digital artists who want to get personal with their art – making it one of the best drawing apps on iPad. Here’s how it works.

Artist

Creative Boom

JULY 29, 2025

Based in Berlin but working with clients from across the US, UK and EU, the studio sits at the intersection of branding, campaigns and digital experiences, fusing design precision with emotional resonance. There is no digital project without considering brand-level thinking." We are past the point of chasing trends.

Client