Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Modernist Graphic Design in Britain 1945-1980 , written by graphic designer Ian McLaren and academic Tony Pritchard, examines how designers helped reshape society during a period of profound national transformation. Consequently, the book explores how the period's political tensions influenced creative output.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Local agency People People explain how they went about it. Concept, research and influences People People's principal and founder, Sara Green, explains the thinking behind the redesign. The final designs also incorporated influences from the 1980 American sports comedy Caddyshack and Wes Anderson's more recent movies.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping how we think about design. That's how Jan Eumann, executive creative director at Wolff Olins , is feeling right now, anyway. Instead, we focus on where society is headed and how we can have a meaningful impact where it matters. Beyond that, new AI platforms like Exactly.ai

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Graphic designers share their expert insights on how to do so. So it's worth considering how you go about it. As anyone who's been a graphic designer for more than a few days will know, selecting the perfect font for a project is crucial. Meanwhile, you can read the full discussion on Linkedin and Threads.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

3D artist Jose Andrés García explains how he used Character Creator and iClone to bring the Spanish heroes of American independence back to animated life. One group working to correct that balance is The Legacy: El Legado Español, which is dedicated to promoting Spain's legacy across the continent.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Illustration agencies and their clients have always preferred illustrators whose work shows consistency over artists with portfolios containing a bit of this and a bit of that, even if some of it looks cutting-edge. It always comes back to a strong point of view – someone who knows who they are and what they want to say with their work.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For the 2025 edition, PRINT Magazine enlisted The Collected Works to craft a dynamic visual identity and hero film that embodies the theme of "cultivating creativity." From the outset, The Collected Works drew inspiration from the natural world, particularly macro photography of microscopic plants and creatures. "We

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There never seems to be an imperative other than to draw something – even when she tackles a difficult brief for one of the big brands she works for. Looking at the work, it's easy to imagine her pencil on the page as she plays with ideas and immerses herself in this handmade world. I enjoy spending time with my work.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

More than 40 students exhibited their work this year, with several earning prestigious Pencil awards. More than 40 students exhibited their work this year, with several earning prestigious Pencil awards. And its ability to prepare students for industry is clear to see. If that doesn't instantly make you go 'Wow!',

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At the start of 2022, Taiwan-based illustrator Poan Pan was at the start of his freelance career a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, navigating the uncertainties of working independently. Even better, I've expanded my practice into design, working on visual identity and editorial design projects," Pan shares.

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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. But less obvious is how, in practice, you bridge the gap between the two.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Here’s how it works. Below, I look back at nine of the best ambigram logos and why they work – plus two that didnt. 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

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The right font has the power to set the tone, convey emotion, and make your work stand out. With so many fonts for posters available, understanding how each style works can help you choose the right font for the right project. Posters need fonts that are bold and legible from afar to grab attention quickly.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

Most live event illustrators work in fashion and beauty. Most live event illustrators work in fashion and beauty. From murals to infographics to caricatures, if you can create on the fly, there could be work in it for you. People love seeing timelapse videos of her work taking shape. For the Mayor of London.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Working in independent record stores during his teens only fuelled his appreciation for physical design objects. Design can be surface decoration, but the best work has a clear idea behind it." Despite working on high-profile brands such as Bupa, Yamaha, and Mars, Tonge soon realised that he wasn't a typical 'big brand' person.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As we delve into graphic design trends 2025 , web design trends 2025 , and logo design trends 2025 , we’ll also highlight the influence of AI, typography innovations, and sustainable practices. The world of visual design is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises to deliver some of the most exciting transformations yet. What is Maximalism?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Rabbithole explains how it developed it. We chatted to creative director Tim Dee to learn how they went about it for 2024. Having a holistic review provides us valuable insights," he adds, "enabling us to consider broader areas where our work can add value. It also helps us shape the following year's brief and scope of work."

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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. The work in question is Bennett's Snakes with Legs museum series, which reimagines classic artworks with snakes (yes, you read that right).

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Inclusive Sans by Olivia King From experimental modularity to enhanced accessibility, this month's releases showcase how type design continues to evolve in both form and function. This month's selection is particularly notable for how it spans the full spectrum of contemporary type design. With over 1.25 Marsam by Typonym 3.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 15, 2025

Here’s how it works. In this tutorial, Ill guide you through illustrating a range of materials, including how to paint fabric and metal textures – both organic and man-made – so you can depict realistic clothing and accessories in your digital art.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

At the heart of the new identity is a dynamic Vision animation, representing the transformative process that defines DNEG's work. Di Cola says: "We wanted to visualise how DNEG turns blank slates into boundary-pushing creations. The move aligns with DNEG's evolution from a VFX leader into a broader creative force.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2025

He also notes how many fusion brands rely heavily on sun-related visuals - think sun-based emblems and orange and yellow colour palettes - because fusion is a process happening at the heart of the sun. Among Equals is behind the identity for new UK energy programme STEP, designed to position the brand as ambitious as NASA's Apollo missions.

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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. We chatted with the creative director and founder, Erik Herrström, about how they responded to the brief.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Here’s how it works. Although many artists might say there are set rules and techniques for creating comics, the truth is that anything can work! Although many artists might say there are set rules and techniques for creating comics, the truth is that anything can work! Why not try a subscription?

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Creative Boom

JULY 8, 2025

The redesigned website addresses this head-on, rethinking how people discover, test, and license fonts in a way that feels as premium and considered as the typefaces themselves. The goal was to completely rethink how people explore fonts, learn about them, test them, and ultimately license them," Matt explains. "It

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

James Wignall has curated a new reel to encapsulate his recent animation work and created a fresh visual identity to boot. James has created a showreel, website and brand identity to reflect how his direction has evolved. Although he loved all the work in his previous reel, a lot has changed, and it was time to update things.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Plange is no stranger to collaborations, having worked with iconic brands such as Manolo Blahnik , Roche Babois , and Nike Basketball , to name just a few. She blends the rich cultural history of her Ghanaian heritage with American sportswear to create contemporary, modern works with obvious historical ties.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Let us know how youre using these fonts in your projects, and wed be thrilled to showcase your work on our social media platforms for free. From street to screen, top graffiti fonts for stunning typography and lettering. The beauty of graffiti fonts lies in their ability to combine artistry and functionality.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

With a career that's taken her from Bangkok to Toronto and now Tokyo, Choonet's work is a playful collision of cultural influences, personal quirks, and a visual love letter to life's everyday chaos. For illustrator Fern Choonet, art has never been a neatly contained practice. We still keep in touch to this day."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2025

A new exhibition at GRAGRA Gallery & Letterpress Studio spotlights the legendary printer's work alongside pieces from emerging designers he has mentored. Alongside Kitching's work, the show will feature pieces by three designers he has mentored and influenced: Michelle Dwyer, Theo Hersey, and Christian Granados.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 24, 2025

Basedow are known for their artistic approach to materials and composition , with a range of influences from fashion to traditional craftsmanship. 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.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2025

Is there a better way of working? They've turned the old way of doing things into intuitive to-do lists and holistic features that actually support how creatives work. How's that for mirroring what they promise via the app? The daily balancing act of creative work and the commercial realities of running a business.

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Booooooom

JULY 8, 2025

Throw in a few influencers hyping sketchy devices for payment, and you’ve got yourself a proper case of decision paralysis. Throw in a few influencers hyping sketchy devices for payment, and you’ve got yourself a proper case of decision paralysis. The good news is you don’t need to decode it all alone.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how creatives can unlock the potential of Reddit, make the most of its features, and why subreddits like r/Design_WATC by WE AND THE COLOR are excellent hubs for professional engagement. Reddit’s size and influence make it a vital tool for networking, learning, and staying ahead in creative industries.

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Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Imagine how abstract waves and shapes or fluid, non-linear animations guide a user’s focus or add character to the overall experience. Imagine how abstract waves and shapes or fluid, non-linear animations guide a user’s focus or add character to the overall experience. Here are the Top 10 Graphic Design Trends in 2025: 1.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2025

In a sensational session for members of The Studio, James Hurst revealed why design, as a declaration rather than decoration, is reshaping how creative professionals approach meaningful change. Beyond the technical aspects of design, James emphasised the deeper purpose of creative work. This is not about being edgy," he clarified.

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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? Is it the logo? The catchy slogan ? What are your customers' feelings when they encounter your products or services? Sometimes, brands evolve, consumers' needs shift, or market dynamics change.

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