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What does success look like to other creatives? It's probably not what you think

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock From financial milestones to family time, creative professionals reveal their evolving definitions of achievement and fulfilment. Beyond the bottom line While financial security remains important, it's rarely the sole definition of success any more. I think that's about it, really."

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D&AD Awards 2025: who won what?

Creative Boom

This was particularly evident in D&AD's new Creator Content category, where judges called for clearer definitions of craft excellence and higher standards in content creation. These rankings provide definitive tables of the most successful companies, networks, countries and clients based on the awards results.

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Typography Trends 2025: The Definitive Guide to What’s In & Out

We And The Color

The post Typography Trends 2025: The Definitive Guide to What’s In & Out appeared first on WE AND THE COLOR. Feel free to find other trending typefaces here at WE AND THE COLOR or check out our selection of the 50 best fonts for designers in 2025.

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Positive, natural and real – the illustrations and letter art of Julie Solvstrom

Creative Boom

It's definitely more intimate than Copenhagen, where I studied, and you kind of get the sense that it's still growing into its identity. Instead, she stayed in Vancouver and assembled a portfolio of gorgeous illustrations and illustrated type. Julie's appeal for work on arriving in Vancouver.

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Create a portfolio that really works, with these insights from industry experts

Creative Boom

Cultural fit maybe; cultural add definitely. Take Michelle Bower, associate strategy and transformation director at Dalziel & Pow : "When I've conducted mid-term reviews or post-grad reviews, I'm mostly looking for the individual who can bring something to a team," she says. What do you care about?

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Teresa Ferreira on burnout, balance, and designing a creative life with space to grow

Creative Boom

So yes, I've definitely struggled to set healthy boundaries between work and life. I'm not a natural salesperson, and I definitely don't enjoy shouting about myself. I don't think it brings out the best in people, and it definitely doesn't bring out the best in me. I'm a recovering workaholic with a focus on recovery.

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20 Cool Logos With A Hidden Meaning

Designer Daily

FedEx A more famous logo, as FedEx is a global brand recognized by most, but with a hidden feature unseen by so many, a little arrow in the “Ex” part of the logo design. Mister Cutts A cute logo that blends scissors with a moustache into one cool icon. London Symphony Orchestra A more difficult one to see, but definitly a brilliant one.