Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Released this week, Expressive Type Today by Counter-Print explores the world of evocative type design and its ability to command our attention, shape perceptions, and spark emotions. It's a visual tribute to the designers and creative studios who use type not only as a communication tool but as a form of expression that defies convention.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The team behind The Public Domain Review unveils a new visual resource, offering a curated selection of 10,000+ historical images, all free to use and explore. Its meticulously curated collection of over 10,000 out-of-copyright historical images is freely available for exploration and reuse, including for commercial purposes.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Modern logo badges combine style and practicality, making them a top choice for businesses, events, and creative projects. From minimalist layouts to intricate details, they embody versatility and creativity, ensuring they stand out in today’s competitive market. Let the creativity begin! Very well organised. Editable text.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. I like slowly exploring a theme and discovering something new in the process. Her current project, the details of which can't be shared just yet, began in a way many creatives would envy.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

As we approach 2025, the creative industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. To gauge the industry's mood, we've spoken to leading creative directors, agency founders, and industry visionaries about the trends they believe will define 2025. Some, like creative director Michael Freimuth , are giving it a cautious welcome. "As

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The awards' new visual identity embodies organic growth as a metaphor for creativity, blending generative design and dynamic typography. The PRINT Awards have long stood as a beacon of excellence in design, celebrating bold creatives pushing the boundaries across all mediums.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

Yes, it's AI, and this technology increases the capability to perform knowledge-based work, including creative tasks traditionally handled by human designers. I expect this to go mostly in the counter-intuitive order--creative fields first, cognitive labour next, and physical labour last.) However, this optimism comes with a caveat.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Powerful Tools Enabling Limitless Creativity With tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate , and Corel Painter, artists now have unprecedented freedom to experiment.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Illustration by Mia Angioy for Creative Boom In the last of our special six-part series, we explore how sonic branding can elevate your brand's presence by leveraging Epidemic Sound's expansive library of music and sound effects. Epidemic Sound's diverse library allows for creative exploration that can set your brand apart.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Today, we shine the spotlight on the incredibly talented Shinrou Inaki, a senior designer and creative comics and illustrations artist from Nanjing, China. Explore the Remarkable Comics and Illustrations by Shinrous World To fully appreciate the depth of Shinrou Inakis artistry, we encourage you to explore his portfolio.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Work by Max Bloom Looking to level up your creativity without putting your career on hold? Falmouth's online MAs offer a world-class creative education that can fit around your existing career and commitments. Let's face it, the creative industry is a bit of a whirlwind at the moment.

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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. They also provide insight into the creative process that continues to inspire her. Let's explore her favourite reads and their powerful impact on her work.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We share practical wisdom from the Creative Boom community to help you push through when inspiration runs dry. Creative block is a universal experience that affects everyone, from designers and illustrators to writers and photographers. Creative block is over." What if I tried this.'

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Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2025

Just a few short years ago, the creative world was abuzz with talk of craft and authenticity. Today, all the positivity we had about honing creative expression and human connection seems to live in the shadow of artificial intelligence. Art is human and built from imagination, creativity and experience.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 1, 2024

From playful storybook-inspired fonts to multilingual sans-serifs, this month's releases demonstrate type design's incredible versatility and creativity. Meraki was inspired by a Greek word that means doing something with creativity, love, and soul. Aconchego by Fabio Haag Type Can a geometric font feel cosy?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Consequently, the book explores how the period's political tensions influenced creative output. While post-war austerity might seem to have constrained creativity, Ian takes a more nuanced view. "It Ken Garland's First Things First clarion call affirmed designers' preference for using their skills for socially responsible aims."

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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. The 2025 lineup reads like a who's who of creative excellence. Feeling the post-February slump? Well, here's your chance.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

She attended summer courses at Parsons School of Design in New York and the Rhode Island School of Design, where she explored drawing and furniture design. At Nike, I quickly learned to balance creativity with strategy, collaborating across teams to bring fresh ideas to life," says Zhang.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

More broadly, his work evokes a sense of childlike wonder, encouraging viewers to explore beyond the familiar and question established norms. This discomfort with conformity has become a driving force in Kadokura's creative process.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Let’s dive into how these high-quality PSD mockups can benefit your creative projects and make your life as a designer much easier! When you download free mockups, you’re gaining access to powerful, flexible tools that bring your creative concepts to life. It’s also easy to explore various looks and layouts without the extra cost.

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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. These logos reflect innovation, elegance, and adaptability.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In this article, we'll delve into the nuances of font selection, exploring everything from aesthetic considerations to technical issues, as well as costly licensing pitfalls. For added insights, we turned to the Creative Boom community and included some of their best comments, ideas and suggestions in the article. And they were right!

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We're big fans of stop-motion at Creative Boom; it's the perfect antidote to the sameyness of CG animation and perfect for Christmas time. A family affair The production became an ambitious family enterprise, with each member taking on significant creative responsibilities. Could this be the unexpected hit of the holiday season?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

Whether you're looking for a talented illustrator to collaborate with or simply seeking original artwork to ignite your own creative spark, be prepared to be inspired, captivated and engaged by these fantastic artists. Her work explores composition, texture and emotion, drawing viewers into quiet, carefully structured scenes.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 9, 2024

” This collection highlights his mastery of combining nature-inspired themes with geometric precision, offering an inspiring glimpse into his creative world. Alexis is currently available for freelance projects and can be reached via his Behance profile: Explore his work on Behance.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

They offer a cost-effective way to explore diverse styles without compromising quality. From clean sans-serifs to quirky display fonts , these free options cater to every creative need. Its contemporary appeal makes it ideal for creative projects that require a bold, striking font. List Of New Free Fonts: 1. Jazzy Rabbit Font 2.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

And that's not surprising, because the university has a strong track record of producing graduates who go on to shape the creative industry. That success stems from the course's balanced approach to education, which combines technical excellence with creative exploration and industry relevance.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

In addition to profiling established creatives, we like to keep in touch with new talent on the scene, so we caught up with Beth Bennett to see how she's found her first few years in the industry. Before that, I hadn't really explored art inspired by existing media, but this project made me fall in love with it," she says. "It

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Creative studio Mayda has unveiled a dynamic brand identity, drawing inspiration from its namesake – a mysterious island that appeared and disappeared from historical maps. Mayda is also the name of a creative agency founded in 2021 and headquartered in Brooklyn, which is built around a multidisciplinary approach.

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Each piece in the collection evokes a sense of cosmic wonder, featuring themes of space exploration, advanced technology, and otherworldly landscapes that harken back to a time when sci-fi art was at its most daring and innovative. You can catch Matt Griffin on Behance.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Using the latest free fonts and fresh typography styles can instantly improve your work and keep your designs looking modern and creative. These fonts are perfect for advertisement posters that need to catch attention, brochures that demand clarity and professionalism, or even websites that need a creative edge.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The right business card templates can enhance your brand’s image , reflect your creativity, and leave a lasting impression on potential clients or partners. Don’t stop there—explore our full collection and dive into our library of thousands of unique business card templates published over the years. 4 Different color Versions Included.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Originally from Denmark, Julie Solvstrom has become a leading light in Vancouver's creative community with her beautiful, organic approach to illustration and typography. Vancouver has a wonderful, collaborative, and diverse creative scene," she says. That's not to say her style is traditionalit feels graphic and modern.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

Vector graphics have always captivated graphic designers with their scalability, precision, and creative possibilities. When it comes to crafting unique and memorable logos, animal-inspired vectors provide endless creative opportunities. Whats even better? Theyre available for free, making them a go-to resource for designers.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 15, 2025

Explore best logos for real-world inspiration. These logo designs show clarity, creativity, and function across industries. Learn what makes them work and how they communicate brand identity clearly. The post 50 Best Logos for Inspiration in 2025 first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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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. Instead, it was a company willing to embrace radical change - one that recognised its role in shaping the creative sector's future. "We

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