Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Strasbourg-based artist uses marker pens, risograph printing and her unique eye for colour to document the great outdoors in locations across France. Vast outdoor settings, bold forms, and unexpected colours combine to give French illustrator Agathe Meunier a style entirely her own.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing comes through a relentless stream of emails. But despite all this, poster printing seems to have endured and retained its popularity as a medium of communication and advertising.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

The way Patricia Shea has combined her textile design skills with print-on-demand services is simply mesmerising, offering plenty of inspiration for aspiring illustrators and designers. Her knowledge and skills are valuable in the world of print-on-demand, and Patricia has capitalised on them. Blue Denim Paisley. she ponders.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

I always got told I spent longer illustrating my schoolwork than actually doing it," he laughs. This hands-on love for print and branding carried him through a foundation year at Lincoln and eventually to Falmouth University, where he found a community of like-minded creatives. Falmouth was formative for me.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Transform your designs with these must-have Illustrator brushes. Whether youre creating intricate vector illustrations, vibrant digital art, or professional designs, having the right tools in your creative arsenal makes all the difference. This curated collection of best Illustrator brushes is perfect for elevating your vector art.

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Design Milk

MAY 19, 2025

The garden-to-streetwear comfort shoe just got a head-to-toe print refresh courtesy of Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko , known for its unapologetically bold patterns and color-happy aesthetic. For this collaboration, the print is refreshed in different scales and vibrant colorways, making each pair feel both timeless and brand new.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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. Every donor is guaranteed to get a mystery print for just £10 a ‘Dip’, with A4 to A2 prints up for grabs. on how exactly to do it.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A bespoke font and hand-printed illustrations created using real potatoes take centre stage in the new designs. BrandOpus has refreshed the design of McCain Foods' whole GB and EU packaging portfolio, which now includes a new bespoke typeface and printed brand assets.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Sometimes these projects required additional illustrations, so the creative director asked if anyone at the agency could do them.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We reveal the best place to buy wonderful art prints to fuel your mood, imagination and creativity. A beautifully produced art print isn't just a nice thing to have: it's an investment in your daily mood, sense of well-being, and creative career. They Made This Make your home beautiful for an affordable price! But where do you start?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The St Bride Foundation was originally set up in 1891 to serve the burgeoning print and publishing trade of nearby Fleet Street in London. The talks will cover a wide range of disciplines, from graphic design, letterpress, illustration, design for film and television, type design, invention, product design and design history.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

Designer, writer, and academic Michael John Goodman has launched three online archives of Victorian illustrations covering works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Chaucer. It's fascinating to compare how illustrators have depicted great works of literature through the ages.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Vintage paper, daily fantasies, and retro-futurism are just some of the many inspirations that fuel illustrator Megan Du. Originally from China, Megan Du is a London-based artist studying illustration at the University of the Arts London. I have tried many printing methods over time, my favourites being risograph and screen printing.

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Creative Boom

MAY 10, 2022

Rotterdam-based illustrator Melcher Oosterman has an expert eye for colour, which he uses to create intricate illustrations brimming with wit, character and tragedy. As I grew older, I got obsessed with drawing, and after seeing editorial illustrations in De Volkskrant (a big Dutch newspaper), it all made sense to me.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

They're a great way to find cool, quirky, and unique pieces: everything from limited edition prints, postcards, greeting cards, handmade jewellery, candles, or even full paintings and sculptures. And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The irreverent, tank-driving troublemaker has been captured in a somewhat sultry moment by her original creator for a one-off open-edition print. So, why did he decide to revisit her with an open edition print for Tank Girl, priced at £100 in 2024? In the new print, she looks a little wistful and contemplative, perhaps.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Benjamin Phillips is the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024 The V&A Illustration Awards, now celebrating its 52nd year, continues to champion the finest in contemporary illustration. The V&A has announced Benjamin Phillips as the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Paul Faassen – The Mob RoomFifty has a new collection of art prints on sale curated by Jaap Biemans, aka Coverjunkie. It was founded in 2017 by Guardian creative director Chris Clarke and illustrator and writer Leon Edler. We chat to both parties to find out more about the release. Who is Jaap?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Counter Print's latest book, Three Dimensional Type, is a thing of beauty that will teach you a lot about this ever-evolving discipline. In that light, the latest book from Counter Print is a timely release. Three-dimensional typography has held a special allure in the design world for many years now.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Manchester-based creative studio Dotto and Brighton's very own Buff Motion explain how they have brought a series of inspirational typographic prints to a new audience with the help of some energetic animation. I discovered Dotto a while ago and absolutely loved how dynamic their print work felt," Tom tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2024

Award-winning UK illustrator Elly Walton's quirky style brings whimsy and depth to her editorial, advertising, and design work. In the world of illustration, Elly Walton stands out as a virtuoso of playful storytelling. Her love for illustration was further nurtured by children's books, which offered layers of visual storytelling.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Familiar with the brand’s reputation for cutting-edge wide-format printing , we arrived expecting innovation – but left completely inspired by the endless possibilities this technology offers. To prove his point, Jones pulled out a cowboy hat – yes, a hat – printed with DIMENSE technology, earning a round of chuckles from the room.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2024

We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? But it's easy to escape because there's a whole world of illustration out there. Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 14, 2024

” A spectacular digital illustration can make your brand’s merchandise as iconic as the Apple logo or the Nike swoosh. So, what’s behind an iconic illustration? Each illustration should be like a freeze frame from that film. In digital illustration, less usually means more. Where do you start?

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Eastbourne-based illustrator Beth Tibbles specialises in creating colourful illustrations brimming with joy and humour. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2023

© Oliver Perry New York-based illustrator Oliver Perry brings the retro charm of vintage magazine cartoons into the modern day with his artwork documenting the weird and wonderful residents of the city he calls home. I sincerely appreciate the perfectly imperfect nature of authentic hand-drawn illustrations."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 13, 2023

Düsseldorf-based Polish illustrator Roman Klonek delights in creating absurd characters and strange situations in his vibrant series of charmingly imperfect woodcut prints. Vibrant, strange and entirely individual, his woodcut prints are a delight to behold and have been refined over 20 years.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

XG by Alxndra Cook We talk to Yvette Earl, Tatyana Alanis, Kyle Platts, Alxndra Cook, and Ryan Gillett – five talented illustrators who draw people convincingly and in unique styles that engage the viewer. As many an artist will tell you, illustrating people is one of the hardest skills to learn.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2025

A farm-first approach, real-world textures, and playful illustrations bring an authentic, handcrafted charm to the Bath-based brewery's new look. Expect homegrown textures, characterful illustrations, and evocative beer names. Somer Valley Brewing isn't your typical craft brewery.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We present a curated list to help you develop your illustration practice. Building your skills as an illustrator is mainly about practice, practice, practice. Also, there are many different types of illustration, and few of us have mastered them all. But you have to know the fundamentals first.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. Slow Afternoon Jams © Soumyaraj Vishwakarma.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Rhode Island School of Design student Cara Ziruo Wang has translated China's rich cultural history into a series of elegant and inspiring illustrations for the country's children's literary magazine October Kids. It's a splendid array of illustrations that's even more magnificent when considering how quickly they were made.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

However, his move to Leeds in 2013 to study illustration marked a pivotal moment in his career. At university, Joe's interests expanded into the realms of editorial and publishing projects, along with forays into screen-printing and frame-by-frame animation.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. And on top of that, her ambitions of becoming an illustrator were still niggling away in her mind. Her solution? Quit and travel the world.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

Here's a curated selection of standout T-shirts we've spotted recently, all bursting with colour and beautifully illustrated. So whether you prefer bold and eccentric prints, minimalist typography or nostalgic references, we hope you'll find a T-shirt on our list that speaks to your creative soul. T-shirts shouldn't just keep you warm.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2024

Leicester-based designer Jess Wojcicki is recharging her creativity by entering the world of children’s illustration. She is launching her first book on Crowdfunder, with part of the print run going to children’s charities. For Jess, the aim is wider than simply to establish herself as a children’s illustrator.

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