Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Merry Christmas To You by Elena Boils It's Small Business Saturday this weekend, a timely reminder to celebrate and support independent creatives leading up to Christmas. One minute, you're planning new year goals; the next, you're wrapping up any work before Christmas and preparing your annual greeting card list. Delightful.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This year, that jury is more impressive than ever, with the addition of packaging experts from The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, PUMA, Pentagram, and Unilever. Meanwhile, if you need further inspiration, scroll down to see some of the winning packaging designs from past editions of the Pentawards.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

"Scrolling through my feed, I've lost count of the number of posts celebrating dubious work ethics. Years ago, I interviewed for an agency role and was told I wouldn't be a good fit because I didn't have a side hustle," he recalls. I only do about 15 to 20 minutes of study daily, usually just before bed," he says.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Creative Director and Founder of Studio Kohl, Mira Malhotra is well worth a follow for her designs and illustrations inspired by her native India which often touch on national and international politics. Their Instagram is exactly that—a clutter free space of inspiration. Mira Malhotra. Kim Melvin. Morag Myerscough. Olivia Chen.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 9, 2024

Whether in graphic design , industrial design, interior design, or other specialities, designers rely on inspiration, software, tools, and technology to bring their visions to life. This guide covers ideas to inspire you, from functional gear to motivational books and beyond. We’ll explore gifts in a variety of price ranges, too.

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Canny

AUGUST 25, 2022

From the Ohio Flag, to the best places to eat, to Ohio sports teams, see this as your complete guide to branding in this vibrant city. Its designer, John Eisenmann, may have been inspired by the swallow-tailed shape of a guidon that was carried by the U.S. Ohio is the only state in the US to use a non rectangular flag.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the past year my wife and I bought our first home, and we wrote out first book together , and in turn, it always seems like my wishlist looks more like a shopping list for a contractor or the supplies list of a hiking enthusiast rather than a design lover.

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