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Meet Tüpokompanii, the type foundry redefining letterforms through 'mistakes' and tradition

Creative Boom

Tüpokompanii works across pretty much all things letter-based: designing and publishing retail fonts, logomark design, typeface modifications and language extension, research and consultation, Opentype feature programming, and offering custom type design services to clients such as the second-largest in Estonia, Tartu.

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Vanderbrand: The Toronto studio crafting identities rooted in place and purpose

Creative Boom

Since its inception, Toronto's Vanderbrand has carved a niche for itself through smart, considered work that largely centres on places and spaces with a range of clients across high-end real estate, hospitality, and cultural projects. Again, in its work for the Niagara Benchlands in Southern Ontario, the place itself informs the branding.

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Graphic designers share their top tips for choosing the right fonts

Creative Boom

Whether you're a seasoned designer looking to refine your approach or a newcomer seeking to understand the fundamentals, these expert tips will help you make more informed and effective font choices. Consider the client's budget from the start. Be transparent with clients about potential font costs. "In

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How to transform difficult clients into people you love working with

Creative Boom

Play your cards right, and your worst client relationships can eventually become your best. We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. Because let's face it, keeping existing clients is always easier than finding new ones. Yes, clients can sometimes be maddening, insanely irrational, and act like total jerks.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. That said, illustration agencies continue to take commissions from exuberant clients with high hopes for their campaigns, publications, and media activity, online and in print. Clients feel the same way.

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Cherish to flourish: how to build a lasting relationship with your clients

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We celebrate International Client Day by sharing some tried-and-tested tips for growing and nurturing your relationships with clients. Happy International Client Day! International Client Day was started in 2010 by Russian and Lithuanian businesspeople and has since spread around the world.

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Balancing Creativity And Client Expectations In Graphic Design

Designer Daily

Navigating the balance between boundless creativity and concrete client expectations is pivotal in graphic design. This balancing act is like walking a tightrope, where tilting too far in one direction can compromise creative integrity, and leaning too much the other way might not meet client needs. Who are they? What appeals to them?

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