Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Creative director Rob Duncan explains how a new visual identity crafted by Mucho has helped that effort. It has a great deal of equity and recognition in Mongolia, but wanted help in growing the brand outside the country. Gobi is well-known in its native Morocco but needed an extra push to expand its global presence.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Manchester-based branding agency Alphabet started life in 2016 and has cemented its place as an ideas-driven agency with an ethos rooted in a quote by Saul Bass , the legendary designer who's probably best known for his iconic Alfred Hitchcock movie posters. Co-founder Abbas Mushtaq shares insights on their journey.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2025

In other words, this isn't just another pretty bottleit's a deliberate play on shelf impact and emotional connection, aligning with how China's younger generation navigates the intersection of food, fashion, and self-image. The change aims to carve out fresh space in China's fiercely competitive ready-to-drink (RTD) market.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2025

Supple Studio and Studio Spilsbury came together to lead a refresh of the brand and packaging system that puts the farm at the heart of the brewery's visual and verbal identity. But the brand's farm-first ethos goes beyond the logo. Somer Valley Brewing isn't your typical craft brewery. Here, beer isn't just brewed; it's grown.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2025

Some elements of the new identity are inspired by the architecture of the brand's new home in Edinburgh's city centre, The Arches. The Glasgow team of international design studio D8 has designed a new brand world for Edinburgh Gin, supporting the redesign of its core range bottles, which happened back in 2023.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

How the festival became a global movement at the intersection of design, art, and technology plus what's next for its milestone year. I was surprised year after year, watching how this idea was turning into a professional event and thinking all the time, how we can make this organically better for those who attend," he explains.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether you’re working on advertisement posters, brand guidelines , or even designing a logo, fonts play a pivotal role in creating visual impact. Whether you’re working on advertisement posters, brand guidelines , or even designing a logo, fonts play a pivotal role in creating visual impact. The good news? Free Font Tepo Serif 2.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retro-futurism reflects a playful yet sophisticated look, making it popular across branding, website design, and digital art. Retro-futurism reflects a playful yet sophisticated look, making it popular across branding, website design, and digital art.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock This year, we launched our own private community, which has quickly evolved into a lively chat platform and an essential learning hub featuring online sessions as well as real-life events across Britain. Read on to find out how to get involved. Feeling alone and isolated as a freelancer?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

From haute couture to leisure wear, big brands want to make their launch events and retail activations memorable and emphasise the artistry and individuality of their products. Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

Here’s how it works. Image credit: Polaroid) How much of your camera roll do you really remember? Designed to promote the brands new Flip camera, The Camera for an Analogue Life’ is one of the most stirring back to basics campaigns weve seen for a while. Why not try a subscription? Not stories & reels.”,

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Creative Boom

JULY 6, 2025

Fed up with bloated processes and predictable design, Mischief Maker launches with a mission to revive brand storytelling through bold, thoughtful mischief. We talked with co-founders Natalie Prout and Vini Vieira to explore how the fledgling studio plans to shake up the system. 2024 was a year of real transition for both of us.

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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. FilmNation described the SNAFU brand as "not afraid of the messy mishaps" and, while messiness can be fun, it can be hard to get right.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

Aseil's journey to founding Design Wolf LDN took several creative turns, from earning a first-class honours degree in Interior Architecture to working on Netflix sets and fashion shoots before finding her true calling in brand design. I used to spend hours coming up with ideas and designing brand templates for them.

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Creative Boom

JULY 8, 2025

Award-winning foundry Pangram Pangram has launched a new online platform to elevate its type collection and foster a thriving community centred on design storytelling. The goal was to completely rethink how people explore fonts, learn about them, test them, and ultimately license them," Matt explains. "The

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Creative Boom

JUNE 10, 2025

This year, that legacy has been reframed for the future in a new campaign and experience crafted by global brand agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR). This year, that legacy has been reframed for the future in a new campaign and experience crafted by global brand agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR).

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

Studio Up North brings inclusive yet impactful branding to a global initiative empowering everyday athletes to "go the distance" for a meaningful cause. There are longer and shorter shapes that show it doesn't matter how far you go, what you do or where you do itevery kilometre counts."

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Creative Boom

JULY 22, 2025

The ones with talent are usually the kindest They know how to play the game: the politics, the unspoken rules, the delicate dance of hierarchy. I've interviewed many over the years, and I'm still blown away by how often they say yes, even when Creative Boom was just a little blog. Maybe it's the friendly eyes in our branding.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Freelance brand designer Dom Edwards and marketing manager/musician Lauren Archer run The Arena alongside their own creative careers. But now, as they look to develop the platform and take the community to the next level, they have launched their inaugural The Lucky Dip Print Fundraiser. on how exactly to do it.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2025

Behind its emotionally intelligent brand is Copenhagen creative agency Studio Morfar, which helped shape Kin from the ground up. Blown up across posters and animated in-app, it acts as a subtle but powerful anchor for the brand. "We AI is having a moment, but it's not all Chrome gradients and corporate chatbots.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The vast majority of them told us a positive story about how the industry is working to build a future that balances global impact with local relevance. So read on to see what's coming next and discover how the industry is tackling some of the most pressing issues in design today.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It was launched as part of the first phase of the company's brand re-stage, which is set to be fully revealed during its return to the Super Bowl. It was launched as part of the first phase of the company's brand re-stage, which is set to be fully revealed during its return to the Super Bowl.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 28, 2025

Through accessible e-books and practical advice, Seasoned aims to demystify branding and provide actionable insights for aspiring creatives. Global design studio Koto has launched a new learning hub to bridge the gap between design businesses and prospective talent.

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2025

So whether you're seeking a versatile workhorse for editorial projects, a distinctive display font for branding, or something that embodies specific cultural references, you'll find thoughtfully designed letterforms here to inspire your creativity. Need a fresh burst of typographic inspiration?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2025

As Birmingham celebrates World Craft City status, Unfound Studio taps into the city's industrious heritage and commercial clout to brand Kinrise's newest workspace. To bring its brand to life, Kinrise enlisted Birmingham-born studio Unfound, whose identity work subtly balances modern elegance with the grit and graft the city is known for.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Brand and design consultancy BAGGI is behind the design of the campaign, and their core aim is to showcase why the UK's food and drink industry is such a vibrant place to work. Finally, BAGGI sought to communicate how people can progress in the industry, from entry-level to the executive level.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2025

Campaign lead Ellen Ling explains why the launch of new font Mancunio avoided Factory Records nostalgia in favour of hyperlocal sarcasm. Rather than launch with typical design industry fanfare, F37 wanted something that gave back to the city that inspired it. At Creative Boom, we're passionate about Manchester. Worker bees.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Revamping Your Branding Strategy: Strategies for a Successful Rebranding When you think about your brand, what first comes to mind? Sometimes, brands evolve, consumers' needs shift, or market dynamics change. Your brand might feel tired and dated. Think about iconic brands. Is it the logo? The catchy slogan ?

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Design Milk

JANUARY 24, 2025

Their debut at Milan Design Week two years later marked the start of key partnerships with brands like Baxter, one the duo still works with today. It is a company that believed in us and taught us how to be professional designers. Thats when Obradovic and Basedow realized that they could turn this venture into a business.

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Design Shack

JUNE 16, 2025

Over time, even the most thoughtfully designed brand or product can start to drift. It helps you spot inconsistencies, clean up your design system , and ensure your brand looks and feels unified across every touchpoint. An audit helps realign your visual elements with your brand guidelines. Why Conduct a Visual Design Audit?

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Can AI support brand consistency in design? But creating illustrations that perfectly reflect a brand’s unique style? For me, the decision to use AI wasn’t about avoiding the costs of hiring talent but about exploring how AI could complement my creative process, especially in the initial stages of visual experimentation.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 19, 2025

Here’s how it works. Facebook had just launched (but only inside Harvard), George W. Why not try a subscription? Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Image credit: GIMP) Jump To: Anyone have Bug Spray? Wrapping it Up GIMP 2.0

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Abduzeedo

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Adobe Illustrator 2025 Splash Screen Illustration: TRÜF’s “Weird Fishes” abduzeedo 1104—24 Discover how TRÜF’s “Weird Fishes” splash screen for Adobe Illustrator 2025 celebrates creativity with vibrant, minimalist illustration. The Adobe Illustrator 2025 splash screen opens with a statement: creativity meets minimalism.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Design like a pro, 50+ Best Hoodie Mockups to download for your apparel showcase branding. Whether you’re launching a clothing line or designing hoodies for personal use, high-quality mockups ensure your creations stand out. Why Choose Professional Hoodie Mockups? Need extra help? The layers are well-organized for convenience.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Here’s how it works. Embracing this traditional summer spirit, British supermarket chain Waitrose has launched a larger-than-life billboard campaign celebrating an iconic star of the BBQ – the humble kebab. Why not try a subscription? Turns out, it is,” he adds.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 10, 2025

Brands with deep-rooted histories face a unique challenge in preserving their legacy and keeping it alive in a way that resonates with today's audiences. Converse, a brand with over a century of cultural relevance, has approached this conundrum with a creative strategy that looks both backwards and forward.

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Design Milk

MAY 19, 2025

It marks the first time that DWR has launched an experiential rental home an innovative step that brings modern design to life in a tangible, livable way. This isnt your average rental home. The Wave House, originally constructed in 1955 by architect Walter S. White, is a striking example of organic modernism.

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