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Reboot your creativity: how to reclaim momentum if your January is dragging

Creative Boom

Chat to others because the chances are you're not alone," says designer Berenice Howard-Smith. Contact a valued old colleague. Do things one step at a time and praise yourself as you go." And remember, you don't need to go through this by yourself. Try some co-working for support. Don't go mad with meetings; ease back in.

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Illustrator Tess Smith-Roberts' debut book tackles the weird and wild world of modern dating

Creative Boom

Viral Instagram sensation Tess Smith-Roberts has transformed her popular dating comics into a full-length graphic novel, Disaster Dates and Lucky Escapes. That's what illustrator and author Tess Smith-Roberts discovered when she started drawing dating comics in September 2020. We caught up with her to learn more. To make a book!

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Money-saving tips for creative freelancers feeling the pinch

Creative Boom

Buying refurbished models is okay, and saves money and the planet," points out award-winning designer Berenice Howard-Smith. So contact them if you're about to sign-up or discontinue a subscription.". And when you do upgrade, try to get some money for your old gear too. Apple's stuff is good, and my GiffGaff phone is good as new.

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The creative's guide to making networking meaningful

Creative Boom

You should also be mindful of boundaries, respect consent when sharing contacts, and gracefully handle any rejection or disinterest that comes your way. It brought me a huge number of contacts, many of whom became good friends. Then, see how things progress from there. "I It brought me to the next level."

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19 artists created gig-style posters for every home match of Ipswich Town’s last season

Its Nice That

Whilst the premier league may not have ended in Ipswich’s favour, this intersection of art and football is something that the creative team want to keep exploring: “we’re now planning for season two of Call Me Ted, so watch this space!” ends Richard.

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Andrés Higueros avoids coffee shop clichés with a BoJack Horseman-inspired brand identity

Its Nice That

Lexie Smith on falling hard for bread and biting into its potential in her online archive Bread on Earth 16 April 2025 Nicer Tuesdays Work. Bubble and toil: Inside Hanna Karraby and James Paris’ eerie branding for a horror-inspired coffee shop 6 May 2025 Work Graphic Design.

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The Vagina Museum is auctioning off 60 ‘vagina-tastic’ artworks

Creative Review

Creatives Nathalie Gordon, Amy Fasey and Jacob Hellström came up with the idea for the campaign, and contacted artists of different genders, sexualities and nationalities to contribute pieces.

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