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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. Lennon and McCartney," she says.

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Jamie Hewlett recreates Tank Girl for the 21st century

Creative Boom

With the style press taking an interest and Tank Girl celebrated in the indie-minded counterculture throughout the decade, the character's impact spread beyond the pages of comics and magazines, inspiring the LGBTQ+ community and political activists. It was definitely a very unexpected and thrilling time for me as a young artist.

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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. The work that stood out was the kind that breaks away from the expected: inspiring, well-crafted, and truly fit for purpose."

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Edson Sabajo teases definitive series on Dutch hip-hop history

Creative Boom

Our hope is that the series can engage a wide range of audiences, not only shedding light on the pioneers who helped shape Dutch hip-hop as we experience it today but also inspire people to connect with this special culture as it continues to evolve."

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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 also draw inspiration from music, books, art, photography and cinema, and I try to expose myself to as much of that as possible. I'm not a natural salesperson, and I definitely don't enjoy shouting about myself. There are many layers to this.

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Bulletproof founder Gush Mundae on the five books that have inspired his creative journey

Creative Boom

Continuing our insightful series on the five books that inspire different creatives worldwide, we're now getting to see Gush Mundae's top picks. From street art to inspiring outliers, it's clear that Gush's life and career so far have been far from ordinary. Gush Mundae. Gush, it's over to you.

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Illustrator Sarah Walsh brings 50 inspirational female figures to life in phenomenal new book

Creative Boom

Around this time, Sarah says she came into her own with her own definition of what a feminist could be. "It Growing up in the '80s and '90s when feminism was very misunderstood made it hard to adapt the ideas. Not until the last ten years or so has society embraced this idea.". It became personal to me.