Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Hovey remembers how drawing was just one of those things he could always focus on when he was young, a quality that he recognises now in his own children. While the country watched the crowning of another Great British Bake Off winner, we caught up with the man behind the moreish illustrations on the show.

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Designer Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s no secret that, as creatives, we want to spend more time coming up with fresh ideas and working on interesting projects rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks like invoicing, keeping track of files, or managing back-and-forth feedback. Meanwhile, Figma was practically created for designers.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Here's how to go about it. If two burnouts taught me anything, it was how to set boundaries," she explains. For example, art and design student Kirsty Hepworth candidly admits, "I am not good at all at setting boundaries, and I have twice come close to burnout. But enforcing them is a different story.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Today, graphic design work continues to be a competitive career path, with over 21,000 job openings projected yearly, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. As digitization and online marketing continue to be essential elements for businesses and brands worldwide, graphic design talent is in demand.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

When presenting a brand to clients or stakeholders, one of the most powerful tools is a well-designed stationery mockup. Stationery mockups provide a realistic, cohesive look at how a brand’s design elements will appear on everyday office items, helping to communicate a company’s visual identity clearly and effectively.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

That’s exactly what happened when Design Milk visited Roland DG’s headquarters. This powerhouse duo is redefining how we approach surfaces, enabling the creation of elevated textures on artwork, wallcoverings, flooring, and beyond. For interior designers, the opportunities are even more exciting.

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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. A private client will come to you because they truly value your creativity.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2025

People stumble upon them, which creates a unique opportunity to communicate with the public that most artists don't get. You'll find Oskar's work for both commercial clients and community bodies in the North of England and at a growing number of locations further afield.

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Creative Boom

JULY 13, 2025

July is hotting up to be a season of typographic creativity, with designers pushing the boundaries of font design—from thoughtful revivals that reinterpret century-old designs for contemporary use to bold experimental faces that prioritise personality over convention. So we decided to formalise things with the launch of abcD8.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Creative director Rob Duncan explains how a new visual identity crafted by Mucho has helped that effort. It gets really cold during the winter and really hot during the summer, so the goats naturally develop longer coats and shed more to cope with such extremes. Gobi is the largest cashmere garment manufacturer in Mongolia.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

In design, fonts are very important for making great visuals. For graphic designers, the right font can turn a simple project into something amazing. The Power of Fonts in Modern Design Typography is more than just arranging letters; its about evoking emotions and communicating messages effectively. Jazzy Rabbit Font 2.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In the graphic design world, presenting your work effectively is crucial. These digital tools allow designers to showcase their creations in a realistic setting, making it easier for clients and stakeholders to visualize the final product. One of the best ways to do this is through Photoshop mockups.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Read on to find out how to get involved. 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. So, we thought: enough!

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Whether you're a pro designer or an entrepreneur without design skills, Adobe Express can revolutionise your content creation. Designer/founder Aseil Amgheib and 'small biz babe' Angel White explain why it's an essential tool in their workflow. I just design on the go."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2025

When you actually ask creative professionals in 2025 what success means to them, you get a wide range of responses that are all very different from those cliched achievements. Senior designer Rose O'Mahony, who's been at Springetts Brand Design for 11 years, exemplifies this shift. "I Well, actually, that's not the case at all.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 20, 2025

Danish brand Them 1888 has set out to satisfy this demand with a fresh look for its powdered milk product Grow Up, designed by the Danish agency Simply. The design team also welcomed the opportunity to tell the story with Asian customers in mind without having to look much at other customer groups or a biased audience.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Influur helps content creators get work with brands for a decent compensation. Studio Herrström explains how they crafted a fresh visual identity for the agency that can help boost their mission. So they turned to Austrian design agency Studio Herrström. It's a strange world we live in. Context: What does Influur do?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

We've worked with everyone from custom jewellery designers to fancy canned beans, organic cotton undies to chef-made hot sauces and Michelin-starred restaurants." For us, that means getting that first phase right," she clarifies. Supporting graphics, type, and colours that will work in the space.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 9, 2025

It's the product of years of experience and reflection, shaped by a journey that took him from an early design internship in New York City – where he hosted workshops with legends like Lance Wyman and shared a BBQ with Paula Scher – to founding his own design studio, the CGB (the Contemporary Graphics Bureau), back home in Manchester.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Are you looking to break into the world of freelance graphic design? This comprehensive guide will share my top tips and strategies for finding high-paying freelance graphic design jobs. I remember when I first started as a freelance designer.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

To get a sense of how creatives are feeling, the obvious place to pose this question was on LinkedIn itself. We know many design agencies that have won major new business leads from posts featuring case studies and media coverage," says Vicky Stoakes, communications director at Red Setter. Let's start with the positives.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 24, 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 Here’s how it works. Why not try a subscription?

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Impress your clients with these 30+ Premium Product Mockups. When it comes to showcasing your designs, nothing beats the power of high-quality mockups. They not only help bring your ideas to life but also present them in a professional, polished way that impresses clients and customers alike. Just drag and drop it.

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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 Subscribe now Trending Enter Brand Impact Awards AI in Focus Indie games Best iPad for Procreate Recommended reading Graphic Design Do graphic designers need new skills to beat AI?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2025

Designed by Chris Wu, edited by writer Caren Litherland, and printed by Conti Tipocolor, Florence, Double Acts in Pop is obviously visually stunning, but it is meant to be read as much as admired. The entire library of the type foundry is used across the book, highlighting the best and worst musical double acts over the years. and Sparks.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

Liz Mosley In an eye-opening session for members of The Studio, Liz Mosley revealed how actively seeking rejection transformed her creative practice and why "no" might be the most valuable word in a designer's vocabulary. The moment that changed everything Liz brought a hard-earned perspective to The Studio's community.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2025

The Barcelona School of Arts and Design (LABASAD) is shaking up creative education. Here's why thousands of designers are choosing to level up their careers there. Let's be honest—most online design courses aren't great. That's exactly why LABASAD , Barcelona School of Arts and Design, decided to do things differently.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 19, 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 Here’s how it works. Why not try a subscription?

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We And The Color

JUNE 24, 2025

The annual summer client drought is a familiar reality for many freelance graphic designers. This is the perfect time to intentionally grow your freelance design business from the inside out, building a more resilient, creative, and profitable enterprise for the years to come. This mindset shift is crucial.

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SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A compelling portfolio is an important part of every designer’s promotional material. Potential clients and employers will use it to judge your skill level. But the right video template can help you get off to a roaring start. Take your portfolio design to the next level! With that in mind, why not go all out?

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We And The Color

JULY 10, 2025

A current of both excitement and anxiety runs through every design studio, freelance community, and classroom. Designing for the age of AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it is the immediate reality for every creative professional. How can we collaborate with these powerful systems without losing our voice?

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Creative Bloq

JULY 16, 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 Here’s how it works. Why not try a subscription?

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Design Shack

JUNE 27, 2025

You find a stock graphic labeled “premium,” pay the extra fee, and then realize it still looks cheap in your design. The price tag doesn’t always match the design quality, and that’s a hard lesson many designers learn the expensive way. Unfortunately, most designers overlook this important fact.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 26, 2025

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] Graphic Designer Skills: What Design Students Need To Develop Design learners often look for ways to sharpen their talent. Graphic designer skills include layout knowledge, colour use, and typography principles.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 23, 2024

You'll feel like you're sitting on a well-oiled machine when you get it right. Revamping Your Branding Strategy: Strategies for a Successful Rebranding When you think about your brand, what first comes to mind? Is it the logo? The catchy slogan ? What are your customers' feelings when they encounter your products or services?

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

For many designers, the challenge lies not just in the creation but in making sure that their work is presented in the most appealing way possible. PixWork’s portfolio template, designed in Adobe InDesign, is an ideal solution for those looking to achieve a professional edge without the struggle of starting from scratch.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A Simple Guide to Raster Graphics for Newbie Creators Most creators waste hundreds of hours fighting with image files because nobody taught them the basics of raster graphics. And if you're working with pictures without understanding raster graphics, you're playing a losing game. It sounds fancy, right? It's pretty cool.

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