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The Public Domain Image Archive: A treasure trove of free-to-use historical imagery

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If you're seeking inspiration from centuries of visual culture and a browsing experience that is both intuitive and immersive, this might just be the platform for you. Discovery and Inspiration The team behind PDIA developed multiple ways to explore the collection, each tailored to different modes of discovery. The unifying thread?

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The creative's guide to making networking meaningful

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. We all know part of the answer is to get out there more and network. Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial. But that's too reductive.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

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So in this article, we've gathered together a mix of emerging and established women working in their profession, all doing wonderful things to inspire your own career. With a network of talented people with various cultural backgrounds and skillsets, Olivia and her team create strong visual identities and multi-sensory branding experiences.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

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Every creative should know about these 25 design studios and learn from their inspiring work. In a world overflowing with creativity and design innovation, there are thousands of outstanding design studios to be inspired by. Hopefully, their work will inspire you too.

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Alex Foxley's '90s-inspired illustrations are here to fill your world with positivity

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I was inspired by the illustration style of many of the '90s Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows, such as The Powerpuff Girls and Hey Arnold! As well as drawing inspiration from yesteryear, mental health is a recurring theme in Alex's work. I'd also recommend getting into the habit of networking.

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10 excellent books for illustrators to inspire and help refine skills

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Author Gabriel Campanario takes you on a visual journey through many world cities, inspiring you to capture the essence of urban landscapes in your sketchpad. In short, it's packed with inspiration, as well as insights that will help you capture the energy and atmosphere of bustling cityscapes through on-location sketches.

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Qianhui Yu's surreal and inspirational illustrations shine a spotlight on social problems

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A graduate of the China Academy of Art and the Royal College of Art, Qianhui's career has already got off to an impressive start, as she is currently working on her BFI Network-supported animation Statue in the Garden. Her colourful, surreal style is impossible to resist, not least because it leads with a sense of hope and inspiration.