Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It's a big, juicy book with colour, humour, and sizable type, making it the kind of book you can just dive into wherever it opens. Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean You by Peter Eleey & Robyn Farrell I graduated with a degree in Fine Art, and in retrospect, it makes sense that I later moved into design. I Mean Me.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Editor Adrian Shaughnessy explains how it came about and why you should support it. She's not the sort of person who could be pressured into doing something she wasn't ready for." One of the first things you learn about Margaret is that the road signs are not the only work she's proud of," says Adrian. Not Margaret.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Installation photos by Steve Benisty Although they didn't see the concept car in person, the team could talk with the head of design at Lexus to truly understand what they were trying to achieve. Kubušová says they were keen to showcase how they could use the material "at scale" for larger applications through this project.

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Designer Daily

APRIL 15, 2025

In fact, it’s one of the most important ingredients, depending on the mediums you’re using. How can you tell if your graphic design isnt sufficient to support your campaign? And what can you do about it? For example, your firm could choose to work with a fractional CMO in consulting capacity.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 1, 2024

And if you need further inspiration, check out our roundup of the best fonts for November too. These typefaces aren't just about letters on a page; they are about storytelling, cultural connection, and visual expression. So whether you're seeking a font for branding, editorial design, or personal projects, they're well worth checking out.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Could this be the unexpected hit of the holiday season? We wanted to take naughty little Arctic characters with personality disorders and push them to the limits to see if they could change," explains Nathan. The simple lesson is that you don't need a huge conglomerate to back your creative idea; you can just do it yourself!

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

But unless you establish clear boundaries, your mental and physical resources can quickly deplete, leading to burnout, resentment, and declining work. One thing is to figure out what you need and be open to a little trial and error. Could the same thing happen to you? it almost burned me to the point of no return."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2024

No one could deny that hearing about her intense simulated missions—every detail recreated in a minute, stifling, claustrophobic detail—is fascinating. You can't help but be captivated by the oddness of the photos documenting Musilová and her peers cooped up in tiny, flightless spaceships.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Now they could watch episodes of Spain's history and its heroes, many of them forgotten." For creative professionals looking to push the boundaries of historical visualisation and storytelling, Jose's experience serves as an inspiring example of how Reallusion's software enables you to bring your 3D vision to life.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

It would be lovely if I had time to read them all thoroughly, respond intelligently, and chat at length about how we could best cover each project on Creative Boom. And if you use this system (as opposed to just emailing us and saying, 'Check out our work!'), you'll have a MUCH better chance of being featured.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

So you can be forgiven for having never heard of The World of Wearable Art , an annual fashion extravaganza that I recently experienced in the capital city of Wellington. But I can tell you this much: it really was an experience. Okay, it all sounds a bit silly, and in many ways, it was. But does art have to be serious?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 9, 2025

We could see massive clouds of smoke just six minutes from our house. If you'd like to help You can support the people of Los Angeles right now in many ways. You can: Contribute to verified wildfire relief fundraisers via GoFundMe's wildfire relief page. The first night was terrifying.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

From murals to infographics to caricatures, if you can create on the fly, there could be work in it for you. Esther Sketches Curating for Change at the Imperial War Museum. For many artists, there's nothing better than drawing and painting in real life. Most live event illustrators work in fashion and beauty.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Learn from the mistakes of others, and it might save you years of frustration and poor direction. But if you're at the start of your creative career, you can avoid all that! But if you take the suggestions below to heart, we're certain you'll get there in the end. I wish I had!

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2025

Have you ever felt unseen or underestimated in your career, and how did you overcome it? I've also had brilliant clients and the best, most supportive colleagues you could hope for. You have to speak up. As long as you're kind, respectful and well-intentioned, what's the worst that could happen?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Everything from the rise of AI to the shakeout of agencies means that whatever stage you are in your career, you're probably thinking about your future more carefully than ever. You might feel an online MA is somehow a lesser option than being physically present on campus. If so, that would be a mistake.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Trendy designs often carry a timestamp, but we're more concerned with building something that could have been made 50 years ago or 50 years from now," says Ladue. If you don't love what you're doing, everything else becomes more challenging.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

It's not just about one image you have to think about the whole piece, its purpose, pace, flow, and contrast." When you're starting out, I always recommend prioritising adaptability you should aim to be able to turn your hand to most things," he explains. If he could give emerging talent one piece of advice, it's to be patient.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love. So, to help you make the most of these events, we asked experienced creators who have found success in the art fair and market scene to share their best tips. Never take that for granted!"

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Credit: Willrow Hood - stock.adobe.com You don't just need technical skills to succeed in the creative industries. You also need the soft people skills that will make people want to work with you. You see them everywhere on Twitter. You meet a few in real life, too. But it could well be the opposite.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2025

The combination of the SNAFU podcast's rebellious and witty nature and its educational element made Ed seem a bit like the kind of teacher you wish you'd had in school. The logo aimed to create something big and bold that could stand out in both small podcast icons and large out-of-home advertising.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you're in that situation, this article is for you. We only get one life, so there's no point in wasting it doing something you dislike, even if your current job is well paid. You're only going to waste it on stuff that ultimately doesn't make you happy. So what will make you happy?

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Creative Boom

JULY 29, 2024

The main point is that rather than staring at a canvas on a wall, you basically walk through a huge, projected version of the artwork, enabling you to appreciate it and interact with it in a totally new way. If you're not in Japan, why should you care? And I've got to say, I was blown away. So read on to find out what to expect.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 26, 2024

One response might be, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em". The first thing to note is that you don't, of course, need to do this. You don't have to make content. Think, are you trying to build a personal brand or a career? However, at the same time, that doesn't mean you shouldn't make video for social media.

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

Glasgow-based illustrator and animator Lesley Barnes invites you to mix and match outfits in a playful manner in her new interactive book, Fashion Play. If so, the latest book by Lesley Barnes is for you. I like to make art that makes life feel a little bit better when you see it," says Lesley. "I Lesley adds. "I

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 18, 2024

How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? But if you want to achieve your creative goals in life, it will take a certain amount of grit, determination and hard work to do so. And if you haven't set meaningful goals and resolutions for the year yet, there's no reason you had to do so on 1 January. What didn't?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Are you finding your life and work particularly challenging right now? As he puts it: "If you carry on creating, the work will eventually acquire some value when you look back on it. As someone once said to me, 'How many recessions have you been through now, Mike?'" But how do you keep going when everything seems so dire?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Popular Instagram account Books About Food has amassed a following of thousands by carefully curating the best food books you may have missed. If you're after some creative culinary inspiration, you need to follow Books About Food. Sadly, the book was quite hefty, meaning Jamin could not fit it into his hand luggage.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Here’s a guide to help you navigate the best options in bold, script, and handwritten fonts for posters, flyers, and logos to give your designs an unforgettable impact. With so many fonts for posters available, understanding how each style works can help you choose the right font for the right project.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

I think style is something that changes throughout your life, especially when you are young and still figuring out who you are as an artist," Nastia explains. Sometimes, people's first response was: 'Well, should you even work in this field if you find it difficult to understand x, y, z?'

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It doesn't matter how talented you are; people aren't going to find out unless you show them. So, how do you find the courage to face your fears, develop resilience, and focus on the positive aspects of sharing your creativity with the world? Although you might not believe it, that's possible even when the worst trolls strike.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2024

Sometimes then, you need to find an active way to get those creative engines firing again. And we've got ten ideas to help you do just that. Illustration challenges are a great way to reboot your creative brain because they offer structure, motivation and a sense of community to help you out when you can't get motivated by yourself.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

But we're here to reassure you. If only there was an easy-to-use app that could guide you through the process from start to finish, with humans on hand to give advice when you get stuck. It's a bit like having an accountant in your pocket, available to you 24/7, wherever you are. No, you're not stupid.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Have you ever felt guilty about taking a break from your creative work? If so, you wouldn't be the first. We share some of their best advice below, and if you want to read the full set of responses, check out the relevant threads on LinkedIn and Twitter. And eventually, you could be dealing with total burnout.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Aisyaqilumar - stock.adobe.com As a creative professional, you need to spin a lot of plates. But how do you avoid them all crashing to the ground at once? You wouldn't be the first creative professional to buckle under the weight of multiple projects. When you get into this maelstrom, it can seem like there's no way out.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But less fun are the demons you have to wrestle with in your everyday working life. We're talking about those clients you simply hate working with. One of the main reasons you left your job and set up on your own was to only work with people you like, in the way you like. The solution Step 1.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. But first, you need to attract freelance clients.

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