Creative Boom

JULY 2, 2025

While we think of them as a quintessentially English creation, they're an international phenomenon. Bringing characters designed over 50 years ago to life in 2025 meant some updating would be necessary. The creative team at Maga wanted to preserve the spirit of the original Hargreaves creations while attracting a new generation.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Bisel by The Designers Foundry The New Zealand type foundry has been offering quality, accessible and interesting typefaces to designers since 2012. Since then, this New Zealand foundry has carved out its niche in the competitive world of typography through a combination of accessible design and creative merchandising.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some forward-thinking about how to approach AI could help your career flourish. AI images are also popular for 'filler' online content designed to grab the viewer's attention but not studied too much. I don't think AI will take our jobs, but the creatives using AI will. It's the modern-day equivalent of clip art. Don't panic!

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I think I'm much better at drawing today than I was back then, so I thought, maybe I can right a few wrongs – things I wasn't happy with when I look back on those early comic strips. So, while I don't really think too much about others being inspired by me, it's always nice to know that people appreciate my work.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

I think the chunkiness helps with that; it makes them look approachable in a way. This only adds to the organic feel of her work, which is balanced, structured, and hierarchical thanks to her background in graphic design, but also infused with positivity and inspired by nature. Created with motion designer Mat Voyce.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

When it comes to creating powerful and memorable advertising posters, flyer and logo designs, fonts are essential elements that can make or break your project. Whether you’re designing for posters , flyers, or logos, selecting an impactful font is key to ensuring your message reaches your audience. Beachy Display Summer Font 2.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

Plymouth-based illustrator and graphic designer Beth Bennett is a fairly new face in the creative industries, having only graduated last year in 2024, but one of her recent projects caught our eye, and we just had to know more. Learning to make a design work with just one colour was an interesting challenge for her.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The term illustration didn't even cross his path until sixth form college, where he studied art and design and discovered some books on British illustrator Ralph Steadman and professional cartoonist Gerald Scarfe. Even with some newfound inspiration, Hovey was still unsure where his passion for drawing could take him.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2025

The entire library of the type foundry is used across the book, highlighting the best and worst musical double acts over the years. If you're a music enthusiast and a type geek, you'll know that finding a book to satisfy those two interests would be quite the challenge. Think Wham!, Well, look no further! and Sparks.

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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. And that's precisely the experience awaiting you at All Flows 2025 , the bijou creative industries festival that's rapidly becoming the UK's most talked-about gathering for the design profession.

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Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2025

From typography campaigns for climate refugees to soap that fosters body autonomy, this year's D&AD New Blood winners prove there's no shortage of fresh thinking or ambition among tomorrow's talent. The D&AD New Blood Awards have long been a launchpad for emerging talent, and this year's cohort is no exception.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2025

In the new and improved brand, expect graphics inspired by art books on Cold War propaganda, spy movie posters from the 1950s and '60s, and vintage adventure and educational book covers. It should also feel timeless, like an artefact you could pull from a vault of government secrets," explains Fresneda.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 For more inspiration, see our pro tips for logo design.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 6, 2025

A well-designed logo can leave a lasting impression on customers and make your brand stand out. Among the key elements that contribute to a stunning logo design , choosing the right font is one of the most important decisions youll make. Thats why designers often turn to collections of the best logo fonts for inspiration.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2025

The celebrated artist and designer presents After the Rain, a vibrant exploration of modular art, sculpture and colour that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the endless possibilities of the rainbow. From this, a cascade of ideas emerged, spanning drawing, sculpture, furniture, and books.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2025

The boutique design festival's third edition proved its growing reputation with intimate talks, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections. Data artist Tiziana Alocci followed with a provocative question: "Is 'listening' our most radical design tool?"

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Everything from the rise of AI to the shakeout of agencies means that whatever stage you are in your career, you're probably thinking about your future more carefully than ever. Work by Max Bloom Work by Max Bloom Graduate Max had already been working as a graphic designer for a few years when he applied. "I

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Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

After years working at the top of the design world – including as Head of Design at the Financial Times – Teresa Ferreira left corporate life to build something slower, more spacious, and more intentional. Through Ferrgood Studio , she helps purpose-driven brands create timeless design. From there, everything flows better.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

I like to think that theme is to raise a smile or some kind of intangible intrinsic quality, like umami. These are interspersed with examples from the Play area of James' portfolio, including looping, kaleidoscopic patterns, and typographic and character-based designs. The website and reel are a letter of intent."

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This thinking is perhaps best evidence in his recently outfitted brand-new Kimpton BEM hotel in Budapest, Hungarys historically-entrenched capital. Though Dutch Design can sometimes be thought of as kitschy or gimmicky, those qualities are always backed by some degree of ironic irreverence or innovative conceptual ideation.

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2025

Fortunately, the world of type design seems to be sticking fast to the twin values of innovation and craftsmanship. From the first superfamily from Order Type Foundry to a groundbreaking system offering exclusive ownership of typographic variants, these fonts represent the cutting edge of contemporary type design.

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Design Milk

JULY 25, 2025

He decided to study design and then took jobs as a screen printer and graphic designer. I don’t think many artists would say that it’s not a good move to work to music. Even when he became an art director in the ad world, Kaul still gravitated toward his favorite form of expression. “No Photo: David Kaul 5.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

With a love for acrylic gouache, '90s nostalgia, and stacks of unfinished books, Fern Choonet turns everyday mess into art, proving that imperfection is where creativity thrives. As a child in Bangkok, her school books were her first canvas (much to the dismay of her teachers). "I At first, the adjustment was intimidating.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 25, 2025

Eleven years, countless jet-lagged after-parties and a devoted international following later, the label-cum-nightlife-phenomenon has called in London design outfit Studio Moross to tune up its visuals for 2025. The studio, founded by designer and art director Aries Moross in 2012, knows a thing or two about spectacle.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Your creative support network, finally If you've never heard of The Studio, here's what you're missing: it's Creative Boom's private, distraction-free sanctuary designed exclusively for creative professionals who are serious about their craft and their careers. Your learning calendar just got intense But The Studio isn't just about chat.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Even if you love what you do, it's easy to get stuck in your own little bubble - something that Ashwin Chacko and Clive McFarland think is especially true for illustrators. Anyone who's gone down the solo career route knows it can be a lonely life. As illustrators and authors themselves, they know first-hand how isolating it can be.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 23, 2025

Free fonts are essential in design, as typography shapes the overall look and feel of any project. Fortunately, there are plenty of free fonts for designers that cater to different styles and themes, helping creatives achieve professional-quality results without any cost. Vertiger Font Opening 2025 with a new free font.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

We talked to five illustrators and designers who take on private commissions about the pros, the cons, and what it does for their careers. But in today's world, it's something illustrators and designers are increasingly turning to. With work like this, I make what I think is cool," she continues. It's not a new idea.

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Its Nice That

JULY 1, 2025

POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social In his loud, maximalist artworks, Andrzej G reanimates the 2000s Chaotic dreamworlds of a bygone era crash around musicians, artists and fashion brands.

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We And The Color

JUNE 20, 2025

Stepping into the world of digital design presents a big question right away. It’s designed to help you align your learning with your personal and professional goals. We will also look at how these tools are designed to work together, creating a seamless workflow for almost any creative project. They all look powerful.

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Design Shack

JUNE 17, 2025

When it comes to designing posters and banners, there’s one thing that matters the most: the font. A great poster font has the power to turn even the most straightforward layout into a compelling design. We found a set of fantastic poster fonts that’ll be perfect for any poster design.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 6, 2025

It’s the art and technique of making the written word both beautiful and readable, a blend of design and communication that touches nearly every aspect of our lives. From the books we read to the websites we browse to the signs that guide our way, typography is constantly shaping how we perceive the world around us.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 9, 2025

Words Sudi Jama — Date 9 June 2025 Work Graphic Design Illustration Logo Food & Drink Branding Animals When creating the brand identity for the Tulum-based coffee shop, Story Horse, Andrés Higueros took into consideration his clients’ respective Irish and Mexican identities.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Typography is a cornerstone of design, shaping the way people perceive messages and ideas. For designers, knowing the stories behind these names adds a layer of meaning to their work. It evokes precision and simplicity, much like Swiss design principles. Yet, one aspect often overlooked is the origin of their names.

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Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social Inclusive Sans expands upon Penguin’s history with playfulness and curiosity Accessibility and boldness are the key focus in Olivia King’s customised typeface for the publishing giant.

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