Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

And they turned to local creative website agency People People to define and create a memorable brand and visual identity. So we wanted to flip the idea of a stereotypical country club on its head. "To Caddyshack embodies both the era and sense of humour that we aimed to weave in throughout Picklewood's brand," explains Sara.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

From groundbreaking ideas on sustainability to the art of personal and systemic change, these are the reads that continue to shape her creative journey. 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.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The pandemic was awful, let's make no bones about it, but just how many talented creatives discovered their true calling during lockdown? In 2020, she was a fashion buyer working in a busy industry where there just wasn't time to explore other creative avenues. That moment sparked the idea to create a project about the Underground.

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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. For added insights, we turned to the Creative Boom community and included some of their best comments, ideas and suggestions in the article. Think of it as the brand's handwriting.

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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?

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. A consistent style with a point of view It's nothing new. "We

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

New beginnings can be a fantastic source of ideas and creative energy for an illustrator. Nine years in Melbourne saw him morph into an illustrator, where he truly discovered his creative voice. Unveiled in March, it celebrates the city's creativity, diversity, and shared culture through street art.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Alphabet's studio in Manchester The Manchester studio has been making waves since 2016 with its ideas-driven approach and a guiding principle inspired by legendary designer Saul Bass. Then, it's our job to bring those ideas to life in a creative and engaging way." Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How&How helps Wild Thingz build a category-defining rebel sweetie brand from scratch – something that pleases both parents and kids. And it's as fun and disruptive as you'd expect from the global creative studio. Enter Wild Thingz (previously Just Wholefoods), the latest star of How&How's branding efforts.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But by understanding AI's limitations, refining a unique style, and embracing new tools, creatives can stay ahead. Stories of brands using AI in their latest campaign have become a daily occurrence. AI has even won awards for its illustration work from creative bodies such as Communication Arts and the Colorado State Fair.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

A few years ago, the question was: should your brand identity include motion? In 2025, though, that's losing its relevance; the idea that static identities aren't enough is widely accepted. So nowadays, the question is more like: how is motion interwoven into the heart of your brand? We don't just use words.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

Some elements of the new identity are inspired by the architecture of the brand's new home in Edinburgh's city centre, The Arches. The Glasgow team of international design studio D8 has designed a new brand world for Edinburgh Gin, supporting the redesign of its core range bottles, which happened back in 2023.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

The third edition of the boutique festival showcases the brightest talents in design and creativity this May. There's something utterly magical about being in a room where creativity crackles in the air. Where ideas bounce from mind to mind, and inspiration strikes when you least expect it. Feeling the post-February slump?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

Senior Designer at Nike Global Brand Design Retail Yenny Zhang takes us through her education and career so far, revealing the best bits and the challenges she faced along the way. I loved the hands-on projects and collaborative environment, where I could bring ideas to life."

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Creating a logo for a startup is more than just designing a visual mark—it’s about crafting a symbol that reflects the brand’s identity, values, and vision. For startups, a powerful logo is crucial because it establishes the brand’s first impression and helps distinguish it in a crowded market.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media. From haute couture to leisure wear, big brands want to make their launch events and retail activations memorable and emphasise the artistry and individuality of their products.

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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. Modern logo badges combine style and practicality, making them a top choice for businesses, events, and creative projects. Explore the full list to spark your imagination and discover ideas that align with your vision.

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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. Havalon Brand Identity Logo Design By Gideon Joshua 14.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. A consistent style with a point of view It's nothing new. "We

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Handwritten fonts, on the other hand, add a personal, creative touch, making them excellent fonts for logos that seek to appear friendly or artisanal. Script and handwritten fonts add flair, making them ideal for designs that aim to express creativity or sophistication.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When you’re developing a new brand, creating a website, or simply need to present your design in an appealing way, free mockups can take your work to the next level. Let’s dive into how these high-quality PSD mockups can benefit your creative projects and make your life as a designer much easier!

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cheer yourself up by looking at all the cool things coming our way in the creative industries next year. We've been speaking to creative minds from across the industry to find out what trends, technologies, and movements are igniting their enthusiasm. The industry is moving from brand-building to brand innovation," she declares.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There never seems to be an imperative other than to draw something – even when she tackles a difficult brief for one of the big brands she works for. Looking at the work, it's easy to imagine her pencil on the page as she plays with ideas and immerses herself in this handmade world. "To

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 30, 2024

How can branding help to communicate urgency and the dire state of the planet while still inspiring hope and optimism? WRAP started as a government-funded body that worked with local authorities in the UK and has since scaled to become an international environmental NGO working with brands, citizens, and governments in over 40 countries.

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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.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Arena provides community, support, advice and guidance to emerging talent in the creative industries, but it needs your help to take its work to the next level. For most, getting into the creative industries isn’t an easy task, even if you have the right qualifications on paper. on how exactly to do it.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

If you need ideas, we have 25+ new free fonts to help improve your work. From clean sans-serifs to quirky display fonts , these free options cater to every creative need. Perfect for headlines, posters, and branding, this font adds a touch of whimsy while maintaining readability and style. List Of New Free Fonts: 1.

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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.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

From transforming Boulder's beloved Pizzeria Alberico to partnering with global brands like Stripe, Mast balances simplicity, collaboration, and storytelling in its approach. Inspired by design legends and modern art, this small but dynamic team brings a timeless quality to every project.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Over the last two and a half decades, OFFF Barcelona has become more than just a festival; it's a creative institution, a cultural movement, and a meeting place for designers, artists, and technologists who push the boundaries of creativity. What Salazar didn't imagine was that OFFF would become a global creative institution. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Leeds International Festival of Ideas covers some tricky topics, so the branding and visual assets needed to be sensitive. Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is an annual event that brings together leading thinkers, innovators, and creatives to explore some of the most pressing issues of our time.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With a dynamic new identity, DesignStudio's brand refresh for DNEG embraces motion, creativity, and innovation, reinforcing the VFX giant's position as an industry leader. DNEG, the world-renowned visual effects and animation studio with seven Academy Awards to its name, has revealed a brand refresh in collaboration with DesignStudio.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Influur helps content creators get work with brands for a decent compensation. Influur is a specialist agency that connects these creators, specifically in the areas of music, dance and lifestyle, with brands, helping them form impactful partnerships and reach specific target groups. It's a strange world we live in.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 28, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We explore which buzzwords creatives want to banish and look into a useful new app that might just be the answer to our prayers. Ah, the creative industrieswhere everyone is an innovator, a disruptor, and, apparently, a master of "synergy". Creative clichs we're leaving behind in 2025 1.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

We caught up with Luke Tonge, a Birmingham-based designer and co-founder of the Birmingham Design Festival, to learn more about his journey into the creative industry. It instilled in me the belief that good ideas are at the heart of everything," Tonge explains. These experiences laid the groundwork for his creative leadership.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Logo badge designs have always been a timeless element in branding. In past years, they’re taking on new dimensions, blending creativity, minimalism, and nostalgia to captivate audiences. They are perfect for merchandise, social media icons, packaging, and even as standalone branding elements.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

Vector graphics have always captivated graphic designers with their scalability, precision, and creative possibilities. Among the many uses of vector art, animal-themed designs stand out as a popular choice for logo creation, branding, and graphic projects. Whats even better?

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