Creative Boom

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Seeking typographical inspiration? This December, independent type foundries are pushing the boundaries of letterform design, offering a stunning array of typefaces that blend historical inspiration with contemporary innovation. And if you need further inspiration, check out our roundup of the best fonts for November too.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As part of a two-year collaboration with How&How, the conservation charity reinvents itself with a new logo, custom typeface and migration-inspired patterns. The sheer scale of their ambition, determination and vision inspired us every day," she adds. "We But behind the scenes, there's a lot more going on.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Graffiti-inspired fonts are more than just an artistic expressionthey’re a bold way to infuse personality, energy, and urban flair into your projects. Start exploring these graffiti-inspired typefaces to create standout visuals that captivate your audience and elevate your projects. Give it a go and see your brand grow.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

To gain valuable insight that would inspire and inform the design work, SomeOne conducted research groups, interviews, consultations, and meetings with members of the disabled community. To avoid confusion, SomeOne developed a new, easy-to-read typeface for maximum readability across everything from print to posters and digital displays.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

He moved to London for six years and worked as a graphic and digital designer. And now he's back in Dublinrefreshed once again and adding to a portfolio already full of inspiring pieces. While he loves the versatility of working digitally, his work always seems to have a natural, organic feel. Artwork entitled The Place to Be.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 12, 2025

From organic posters to flyers and social media graphics , the right design inspiration can help you stand out while reinforcing your commitment to nature. For example, a cohesive design theme across printed flyers and digital social media posts can amplify your promotional efforts and make your brand instantly recognizable.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Every creative should know about these 25 design studios and learn from their inspiring work. In a world overflowing with creativity and design innovation, there are thousands of outstanding design studios to be inspired by. Hopefully, their work will inspire you too.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

With their ability to adapt across platforms and communicate a brand ethos in a glance, logo badges have gained even more traction in the digital era. Whether you’re inspired by retro styles, hand-drawn aesthetics, or vibrant colors, the key is to create a design that authentically represents your brand.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 12, 2025

We hope they inspire you to experiment typographically and reinvigorate your design toolkit in the year ahead. Place is inspired by historical forms, from 16th-century French Renaissance types to Blackletter structures while introducing forward-looking, inventive shapes.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you're seeking inspiration from centuries of visual culture and a browsing experience that is both intuitive and immersive, this might just be the platform for you. While many digital repositories already offer vast archives of out-of-copyright images, PDIA sets itself apart with its highly curated approach. The unifying thread?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

But it's not just about poring over inspiring project images; Expressive Type Today also explores the deeper meaning behind typography. Determined to honour the establishment's rich cultural heritage, it collaborated with typographer Noe Blanco to develop a custom typeface inspired by Bonaventura Bassegoda's calligraphy.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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. Tank Girl seemed unstoppable, and other artists took up the challenge of drawing her.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

If classic literature brought to life in works of art inspires you, then it's worth pointing your web browser towards three new archives of Victorian imagery released online by Michael John Goodman. See, for example, Nicholas Nickleby, Bleak House and Oliver Twist – could Bill Sikes on the rooftop have inspired Dr Seuss's Grinch?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

UK-based content creator Robert McCombe explains, "Digital precision with a tactile quality creates a unique balance. It feels like a fusion of pre-tech and modern design, digital and physical, leaving a more lasting impression." JPEG Artifacting While noise is out, intentional digital artefacts are in.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This was such a beautiful way to kick off because now I am very inspired and have all these ideas for compositions and colours that I can use as a basis for this project," says Karlotta. "In Although Karlotta works digitally today, everything she creates continues to have a hand-drawn quality. Valextra – one of her favourite projects.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

That's where brand and digital studio Fiasco came in, breathing life into the visual identity, experience and platform of a business that has gone from fledgling startup to industry leader in the world of accessible and affordable electronic aviation in a relatively short time. The site is visually led.

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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. Whether you’re rebranding your business, starting a new venture, or simply looking for design inspiration , logo badges offer endless possibilities. Let your creativity soar!

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Are you seeking inspiration for your work? Featuring uncommon artistry and a fresh new take on design-inspired composition and layout, they all stand as a guiding light to any designer looking to raise their game. We share the seven main winning designs here. We are Indigo, and we exist to encourage and promote your creativity."

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

How AI-Powered Generative Design Works The Impact on Visual Design Applications of AI-Powered Generative Design The Future of AI in Design Challenges and Ethical Considerations Why AI-Powered Generative Design is One of the Top Visual Trends for 2025 Trend 3: Biophilic Design and Nature-Inspired Aesthetics What is Biophilic Design?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Collected Works, led by partner and creative director Justin Colt and senior designer Christian Townsend, developed a system inspired by biophilia, melding generative vines, blooming flowers, and sculptural rock formations into a strikingly fluid design language.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2024

Storey's new logo is inspired by a tangram puzzle (a dissection puzzle consisting of various polygons) and consists of two simple, overlapping shapes. Agimal explains that DixonBaxi chose this symbol to symbolise "the harmonious partnership between Storey and the businesses it helps to empower".

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

My housemate Phil Whitton was doing some pretty awesome illustrations, and he encouraged me to start posting on Instagram, treating it like a digital sketchbook," Ale tells Creative Boom. I was inspired by the illustration style of many of the '90s Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows, such as The Powerpuff Girls and Hey Arnold!

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But beyond high-profile events, Tellart's work consistently explores how spatial experiences can shift perspectives, spark curiosity, and inspire action, particularly in the realm of climate awareness. Our material world can no longer be separated from the immaterial digital plane. We acknowledge our immaterial reality," she explains.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Artistic Journey Shinrous journey began at the Nanjing Art Institute, where he honed his skills in traditional and digital art. Whether its a whimsical tale or a deeply emotional narrative, Shinrous illustrations inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike to explore the boundless possibilities of creative expression.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the ever-changing world of digital content creation, your brand's identity is no longer confined to visual elements alone. In contrast, a luxury brand for older professionals might opt for classical or jazz-inspired sounds. Do you aim to inspire, excite, calm or reassure?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It was this spirit that inspired the evocative tagline, 'Start With Impossible', developed to encapsulate DNEG's approach to creativity. A key addition to the visual identity is DNEG Script, a custom typeface developed in collaboration with French digital type foundry Lift Type. "We

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By designing a typeface specifically for the festival, we were able to infuse the brand with a unique visual voice that extended across all its materials, from posters to digital interfaces." Additionally, we drew inspiration from Tartu's hand-painted enamel street signs, embracing their imperfections.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

And it's this crowded way of living which has inspired local illustrator Yuki Uebo to fill her drawings with as many people as possible while also capturing the unique essence of Japan in the process. I use the power I feel in the gathering of people and things as inspiration for my illustrations. The secret behind her success?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 24, 2024

But what really caught our attention was that it was inspired by the band Phish. Creative Process Sam made the drawings using pencil, pen, and paper and then added colour digitally. "I Every little detail is strongly inspired by Phish. So far, so (relatively) normal. It's very busy and colourful."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It's been quite a while since we last explored the inspiring world of book recommendations from leading creatives across the globe, but we're excited to bring the series back with a fresh perspective. Her work lies in culture, fashion, architecture, technology, education, and place across brand, print, motion, digital, and environmental.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We love it when a specific illustrator's inspirations and influences have been distilled down into their unique illustration work." For her, it's not about ditching digital processes but bringing them together with physical world creativity. "I

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Jose's digital recreations of historical figures became a cornerstone of this cultural initiative. These digital recreations are now often the first images that appear in online searches for these historical figures. This made it easy for Jose to populate his digital museums with lifelike visitors. I also considered the era."

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Incorporating these fonts into your designs can: Elevate Branding : Establish cultural relevance and authenticity, especially for businesses targeting a Japanese or Asia-inspired market. Designed with minimalist rough stroke and Kanji letters inspired. Inspired by modern Japanese food branding and anime title. Download 3.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This trend takes inspiration from the past’s vision of the future, often characterized by neon colors, metallic accents, bold geometric shapes, and vintage typography. Retro-futurism reflects a playful yet sophisticated look, making it popular across branding, website design, and digital 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. Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey. Today, brand identities are increasingly shaped by the way we consume information," he says. "We

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Meanwhile, releases like Pangram Pangram's Model show how cultural influencesin this case, Japanese model kitscontinue to inspire fresh approaches to type design. This is particularly evident in the italics, which draw inspiration from Times and ITC Caslon 223. Read on as we present seven of the best new font releases of February 2025.

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

Iconic skincare brand E45 has revealed a modern and inclusive rebrand inspired by skin cells. From product staging to e-commerce and digital storytelling, it allows scope for inspiration at every stage of the customer experience." "E45

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