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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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Known for her bright colour palettes, playful letterforms, and quirky copywriting, Lauren has created work for clients such as Vans, Google, and Adobe. Her approach to lettering combines commercial appeal with artistic integrity, making her work instantly recognisable across various platforms. © Lauren Hom 4. © Lauren Hom 4.

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The best new typefaces for December from leading foundries and designers

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Meraki Famed New York designer Jessica Walsh only launched her new type foundry, Type of Feeling , back in August. Meraki was inspired by a Greek word that means doing something with creativity, love, and soul. Thus, this is perhaps the first typeface launch with its own narrative companion.

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Vanderbrand: The Toronto studio crafting identities rooted in place and purpose

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Having been at the helm of her own agency since 2008, Vander Herberg has some useful words of wisdom for those looking to establish their own creative studio. The mark itself is a "reinvention of the plus sign, resembling collections of homes or groups of people," she continues. Focus on solving real problems.

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Rocío Egio on embracing dyslexia, mediterranean roots, and finding freedom in illustration

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But to understand her creative voice, you need to start by looking at her roots. This blend of visual richness, social connection, and optimism became the foundation for her visual language, which she is now known for. Like many creatively inclined children, her dream was to become an artist.

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

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However, behind the studio's success lies a deeper journey of redefining ambition and learning to listen to her own limits. In our latest Q&A for In Her Own Words, Teresa opens up about burnout, boundaries, and the rituals that help her stay grounded in a fast-moving industry. It's not a magic fix.

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Sarah O'Connell on proving people wrong and why the creative industry needs more working-class voices

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She didn't attend elite schools or even know copywriting was a job until her twenties, but she has carved out a career that proves the power of craft, confidence, and community. In our latest In Her Own Words Q&A, she reflects on self-belief, self-promotion, and why progress in the creative industry means more than just talking the talk.

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How Nora Gharib is reimagining retail spaces as places of connection

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With Gharib Studio, architectural designer Nora Gharib is helping digital-first brands, such as Little Words Project and Basquet, move beyond the screen, creating immersive third spaces that invite people to linger, connect, and experience brands on a deeper level. This early exploration planted the seed for her current work.