Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

But is it really the right platform for creative networking? At a time when platforms are rising and falling with alarming regularity, LinkedIn stands as something of an anomaly: a professional networking site that's maintained its relevance for nearly two decades. So LinkedIn is my digital networking marketplace now."

Networking

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.

Adobe

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. Molly McCammon They're a good earner and can enhance your creativity.

Client

Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

These algorithms, often powered by deep learning and neural networks, analyze vast datasets of images to generate entirely new visuals. Cyberpunk Illustration with Neon Colors and Futuristic Tech A cyberpunk illustration with vibrant neon colors, featuring futuristic tech and a gritty, high-tech cityscape glowing in the night.

Digital

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I think over the years we have tipped the balance to include more motion and moving images while still staying true to our graphics and illustration roots, but AI is here now so let's reassess the balance in a few years! I remember a talk that a speaker (don't remember who) talked about something we now call Social Networks.,"

Digital

Creative Boom

JULY 29, 2025

Custom typography, 3D visuals, illustration, motion – each tool is treated as a means to spark connection, rather than a stylistic signature. "We Take care of your network, those are the people who will make you. "It is always a good starting point and generates an interesting mix of references." His answer is pragmatic, but warm.

Client

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Leverage Your Network One of the most powerful ways to find freelance graphic design jobs is through your existing network. Feel free to get creative with your networking. The more you invest in your network, the more it will pay off in the long run. And remember to nurture those relationships over time.

Freelance

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Today, we revisit some of our top articles from 2024content that resonated most with you and garnered immense engagement across social networks. I extend my deepest gratitude to all our readers, followers, subscribers, authors, and, most importantly, our esteemed sponsors and advertisers who have consistently placed their trust in GDJ.

Templates

Creative Boom

JANUARY 9, 2025

Freelance illustrator Jess Miller is among those who've lost both her home and studio to the Palisades fire, the largest of the blazes to date. First responders have been incredible, and local support networks are stepping up in ways that inspire hope." She shared on Instagram: "I'm in total shock and completely numb and devastated [.]

Freelance

Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

At the heart of the visual identity is a flexible, energetic system of shapes representing individual challenges within a global network of movement. Friendly illustrations and motion-led teaser content emphasise participation over perfection, bringing lightness to a mission that's anything but superficial.

Brand

Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2025

While Adrian and Mike lead as co-directors, the studio operates more like a collective, working closely with a rotating network of artists, illustrators and musicians. "We This eclecticism is supported by a flexible structure. But you also have to give yourself boundaries – otherwise, you'll never finish it."

Animation

We And The Color

JULY 20, 2025

The future is Creative Cloud Pro , a suite where Photoshop , Illustrator , InDesign , Lightroom , Premiere Pro , and Adobe Express are not just standalone programs but deeply interconnected nodes in a larger creative network. Powering this network is Adobe Firefly , the company’s family of creative generative AI models.

Adobe

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Designers are incorporating maximalist details—such as intricate typography, decorative borders, or complex illustrations—that serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. Functional Maximalist Details: While maximalism can often feel ornamental, its application in this fusion trend is more purposeful.

Web Design

Its Nice That

JULY 17, 2025

Reading "Sergey Isakov’s illustrations." Words Ellis Tree — Date 17 July 2025 Work Illustration 2D Drawing Funny Food & Drink Animals You might have come across Sergey Isakov’s illustrations if you’ve been reading The New York Times or The New Yorker lately.

Illustration

Creative Boom

AUGUST 5, 2025

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liam Jackson (@liamjacksongraphics) For instance, famed typographer Jessica Hische credits her 2009 project, Daily Drop Cap—in which she challenged herself to hand‑illustrate one decorative letter each day—as the catalyst that changed the course of her career. No client politics.

Portfolio

Its Nice That

JULY 14, 2025

Words Ellis Tree — Date 14 July 2025 Work Illustration Sculpture 3D Drawing Funny Nature Animals The Toronto-based illustrator Madeleine LeBrun isn’t using the most conventional materials when it comes to illustration – the artist specialises in a mixture of bas-relief sculpture and digital photocollage.

Art

Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 27, 2024

We're talking about everything from your holiday snaps to those dramatic shadows and bright highlights in illustrations. Attribute GIF Compression Lossless File Size Small Transparency Yes Colour Depth 8-bit (256 colours) PNG (Portable Network Graphics) PNG is the go-to for web images where clarity and transparency are must-haves.

Graphic

We And The Color

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Reddit’s size and influence make it a vital tool for networking, learning, and staying ahead in creative industries. Share Your Work to Find an Audience Showcase your art in subreddits like r/Design_WATC , r/Illustration , or r/DigitalPainting. Below are some practical ideas: 1.

Arts and Crafts

Its Nice That

JUNE 9, 2025

Words Sudi Jama — Date 9 June 2025 Work Graphic Design Illustration Logo Food & Drink Branding Animals When creating the brand identity for the Tulum-based coffee shop, Story Horse, Andrés Higueros took into consideration his clients’ respective Irish and Mexican identities.

Brand

Its Nice That

JULY 8, 2025

Words Ellis Tree — Date 8 July 2025 Work Illustration Print Risograph Zine Drawing Process History Sana Bansal creates all kinds of characters, from potatoes to aubergines with faces to furry creatures large and small, with tactile, warm textures she makes with “wax pastels and a simple 6B pencil.”

Illustration

Designer Daily

APRIL 8, 2025

Topics covered include digital media production, logo design, graphic design, digital design theory and application, marketing and marketing analytics, and illustration. Its web design program is also designed to give a well-rounded education with skills across creativity, coding, and user experience.

Web Design

Lisa Maltby

DECEMBER 10, 2024

There are a number methods of pricing creative work but, whatever method you choose, having a basic understanding of the minimum you need to earn for each job is important for earning a sustainable income as an illustrator. Some provided very helpful insight, while some responses were ignorant to the cost of running an illustration business.

Illustration

Design Beep

JUNE 28, 2025

Best Websites To Sell Digital Art Online Digital Downloads & Marketplace Platforms These platforms specialize in selling digital art directly to customers, perfect for printable art, digital illustrations, templates, and design assets. This includes graphics, templates, stock photos, and illustrations created by contributing artists.

Digital

Its Nice That

JUNE 11, 2025

Words Ellis Tree — Date 11 June 2025 Work Graphic Design Illustration Typography Logo Rebrand Identity Music Sport Branding Before graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent came onto the creative scene, he was a carpenter that spent quite a lot of his spare time skateboarding.

Graphic Design

Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

Kam Tang pushes the limits of Adobe Illustrator with gummy wonders 4 June 2025 Work Digital. A dusting of love”: Matt Stetson creates mini portals to an almost utopian vision of the past 8 days ago Work Digital. Inside the game where every screen is a work of art: UsTwo Games on the making of Monument Valley 14 days ago Nicer Tuesdays Work.

Graphic Design

Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

In an age where creatives struggle with imposter syndrome and the paralysing fear of putting themselves out there, Creative Boom's private network, The Studio , continues to provide sanctuary for honest conversations about the realities of creative work. This outcome perfectly illustrated her core message: "Failure is progress.

Consulting

Its Nice That

JULY 1, 2025

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Graphic Design

Creative Boom

AUGUST 6, 2025

The project is a creative celebration of the growing relationship between Manchester and Barcelona, bringing together 40 emerging artists, illustrators, designers and typographers from both cities for a striking installation of printed artworks. For Dave, this moment has been years in the making.

Exhibition

Its Nice That

JUNE 16, 2025

pcm@itsnicethat.com View more from Typography Skate culture and street art steers graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent 5 days ago Work Graphic Design. Skate culture and street art steers graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent 5 days ago Work Graphic Design.

Typography

Its Nice That

AUGUST 5, 2025

Illustrator Hayley Wall likes “the challenge of distilling something complex into a single image” 7 days ago Work Digital. Futuristic, detached and intensely human: Ard Su’s editorial illustrations are simple yet unique 12 days ago Work Illustration. sj@itsnicethat.com View more from Magazine Michael Bierut, Andrew B.

Publication

Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

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Self-employed

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 5, 2025

We provide architectural illustrations with a strong art direction, crafting iconic visuals that drive the observer’s emotions," Victor says. Having a network is important. This takes much more than placing blocks and materials in the correct place.

Architecture

Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2025

Known for his versatile graphic styles and his focus on concept-driven typography, he collaborates with a network of independent specialists and creative agencies. In 2022, she partnered with Natalie Shields to launch Scheffe Shields, an award-winning independent design and illustration collaborative focused on printed matter.

Graphic Design

Its Nice That

AUGUST 7, 2025

Walk A Thought does well in simultaneous distinction and incorporation – letters aren’t lost in illustration. Fine line illustrations also help to add character and charm: “I’d personally hope that the espresso drinking tiger or the over-caffeinated bird will bring a smile to a barista somewhere,” Rasmus continues.

Brand

Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

Glasgow-based illustrator Ines Gradot uses marker pens and a Risograph printer to imitate the effect of pricey watercolours, and Austin-based artist Montrel Beverly creates elaborate sculptures from pipe cleaners. Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite free (and dirt-cheap) resources for designing, illustrating, and making.

Animation

Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

Words Paul Moore — Date 15 July 2025 Work Illustration Painting 2D Drawing Feminism Nature The painter Pauline Mauruschat takes watercolour to another level. View more from Nature Madeleine LeBrun’s uncanny clay illustrations are inspired by insects, folk art and 90s kids TV a day ago Work Illustration.

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