Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

If classic literature brought to life in works of art inspires you, then it's worth pointing your web browser towards three new archives of Victorian imagery released online by Michael John Goodman. But there's so much more – like an exquisite rendering of Chaucer himself with a book in one hand and quill in the other. "He

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We share practical wisdom from the Creative Boom community to help you push through when inspiration runs dry. Meanwhile, you can read the full discussion on The Studio, Creative Boom's own stress-free social community, here. Use structured research scrolling Like to have a system?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 9, 2024

Because, in all likelihood, it will save you a huge amount of time faffing around and make the whole process of gathering visual inspiration a more fun and rewarding experience. So let us explain. In simple terms, mymind is one private place to keep everything you care about online. But first things first. you might think.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

On paper, at least, you're living the dream. In reality, though, it often doesn't feel like it. Times when you're stuck doing boring, repetitive work that makes you feel like your life has become just one endless loop. And here's one that really hit home with us at Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 2, 2024

There’s something about graffiti that feels like a nervous tic, and it brought me comfort and escape. Inspired by a diverse range of artists, including Prince, Frida Khalo, Barry McGee and Norman Rockwell, to name a few, Sam began developing his own signature style. "I Sam goes beyond simply capturing a likeness though.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At first glance, the Tivoli tables look like hefty slabs of travertine stone, freshly hewn from an Italian quarry. His answers from the original inspiration to the techniques used in crafting the collection might surprise you. What inspired you to reimagine Play-Doh creations as a concept for the Tivoli table designs?

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

The goal was to design an identity that seemed like an integral part of Stockport's fabric while incorporating more fun elements, such as bright colours and illustrations, to keep it lively and engaging. They also serve a useful function for showcasing various content and visuals. There's no point being coy about it.

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Creative Boom

MAY 1, 2024

Whether it's the waka waka sound of Pac-Man on his never-ending pursuit of cherries, or the tune that plays when Mario grabs a Super Star power-up, video games have a rich sonic history just waiting to be tapped into. This naturally led us to start thinking about how onomatopoeia was an interesting way to express sound visually."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But beyond high-profile events, Tellart's work consistently explores how spatial experiences can shift perspectives, spark curiosity, and inspire action, particularly in the realm of climate awareness. We're going to need to innovate and find ways to use technology to work with our biosphere instead of against it."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Here, Denise tells us about the background behind the company, its driving vision and the web building tech it uses to bring clients' dreams to life. He was a chef and had this beautiful restaurant overlooking a rice paddy on this very hidden path that no one would ever find, much like its online presence.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 28, 2025

We're all guilty of using them at one time or another, whether in an over-excited email or trying to fit in with the slightly cringy LinkedIn lingo. It's time to give them a proper send-off so we can all start speaking like humans again. Purpose-Led Let's start with a big one: "purpose-led". We should maybe find out.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Well, there's no strict definition, but some of the common signs include: a consistent lack of motivation or inspiration. Well, there's no strict definition, but some of the common signs include: a consistent lack of motivation or inspiration. One of the most effective is meditation. One of the most effective is meditation.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mutant Hands – AKA animator and art director James Wignall – burst onto the creative scene back in 2005, one of a new wave of creatives at the vanguard of the noughties motion graphics revolution. I like to think that theme is to raise a smile or some kind of intangible intrinsic quality, like umami.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

One of the things we enjoy most is visiting people in their studios, seeing where and how they work. We're talking about some of the biggest creative agencies globally, like Pentagram and UsTwo, where we see some decor staples. We've even shared a few real-life studios from our creative community to offer further inspiration.

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

This summer sees the launch of Narra , a new Asian-inspired tea brand that brings the Filipino tradition of midday caffeine hit to a wider audience. Narra was born to refresh your daily 'siptual' and transport you to that joyous Merienda feeling with the most refreshing plant-based tea lattes created with Asian-inspired flavours."

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Creative Boom

MAY 19, 2025

With a bespoke typographic system inspired by overtones and Alpine landscapes, the new identity for Klangwelt Toggenburg balances precision and poetry, transforming a niche cultural site into an international destination. What does sound look like? This gave us time to let things mature. We consistently use only a single font.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Founded in 2017, Outline has quietly become one of the most intriguing brand studios in the American South, crafting identities that feel both timeless and distinctly contemporary. For us, that means getting that first phase right," she clarifies. The studio describes itself as 'foundational'.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 4, 2022

Continuing our insightful series on the five books that inspire different creatives worldwide, we're now getting to see Gush Mundae's top picks. Today, Bulletproof works with the likes of Cadbury, Football Association Wales and Soapsmith from studios in London, New York, Sydney, Singapore and – most recently – Shanghai.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Tips for getting your graphic design project featured (one being, send us lots of visual assets/mockups) Mockup via Art Directed Want to see your graphic design work featured in this online magazine? Highlight key elements or inspirations that influenced your design decisions. You'll find all the technical details here.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2022

We also asked the creative community to offer their own tips on overcoming those menacing, unwarranted feelings of inadequacy. It might seem like an obvious starting point, the idea that we should tell ourselves we're worthy, but it's something many of us neglect. Don't focus on the competition: it wastes time and energy.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 16, 2023

But what if everything goes well, and you have a first kiss that feels like you're falling through the sky? We set out to challenge ourselves by experimenting with new ways to combine 2D and 3D animation while having them coexist harmoniously in one piece. Technical exploration wasn't the only source of inspiration, though.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Christmas holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to transform your home into a winter wonderland of festive cheer. Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or a newbie looking for inspiration, this guide will help you create a magical Christmas atmosphere in your home.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If you're after some creative culinary inspiration, you need to follow Books About Food. As its name suggests, this popular Instagram account carefully curates the best cookbooks on the market, and it sets itself apart by pinpointing well-designed releases which you do not usually find on high street shop shelves.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inspired by the vast collection of sci-fi books he grew up with in his parent's house, these images picture a world where people and robots live together in harmony in a future where everything has, miraculously, turned out fine. Emil – as well as being inspired by the likes of Isaac Asimov, Herbert Franke, and Philip K.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 20, 2022

During a spot of laundry a few years back, London-based Russian-born artist Helga Stentzel got the idea for a unique series featuring clothes on a washing line cleverly staged as different animals. Thus began a viral Instagram account that gained thousands of fans and likes. "I It is like a visual meditation for me.".

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Chisom Okechukwu Nigerian CEO Chisom Okechukwu offers a lesson on growing with outsiders and explains why so-called 'stranger danger' is a mirage. It's an interesting question and one that, if you're honest, may bring forth an instinctive reaction that's at odds with your outwardly cosmopolitan views.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How does one instantly communicate a love of music and beats? Deezer approached Koto – the global design studio that boasts Meta, Google and Amazon as recent clients – to give its platform a refreshed look and feel that reflects a strategic shift towards a new brand purpose, one that "helps you be and belong". We find out more.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2024

Finding happiness in the ever-demanding world of the creative industries can often feel like it's just out of reach. It's a natural part of life, an impulse that compels us to improve things. When it becomes a problem, though, is when we wallow in unhappiness or let it defeat us. One can find it by diving deep into themselves.

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Creative Boom

MAY 13, 2024

She tells us how music and contradictory feelings shape her work. One of my dreams was to sell my handicrafts at the local plaza, being an artisan." Inspired by her friends in Argentina and the city around her, Milagros has gone on to embrace this sense of fun and develop a completely her own style.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 29, 2023

Brussels-based freelance illustrator Phil Constantinesco has created stunning artwork for the likes of Bvlgari, Martell and L'Illustré. We caught up with him to discover how he switched from motion design and why nature is a constant source of inspiration in his work. They hired us, and that's how I learned motion design. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One glance at Hanneke Rozemuller 's portfolio, and you'll stumble upon a sea-blue scene with cloud-like textures reminiscent of a dream, a floating figure appears surrounded by thought bubbles. In that situation, it felt like I got the 'permission' to try art school, and I've been grateful ever since." It's also very Hanneke.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 22, 2024

For more on that, see our article on avoiding creative burnout ). An art journal is like a regular journal but instead of just words, it's filled with visual expression. In this article, we'll provide some tips and inspirations to help you begin your art journaling adventure. Why journal? And be practical too.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 28, 2025

Gen B will be the most tech-savvy demographic yet and will use digital platforms effortlessly for communication, learning, shopping and more. As a direct result of that, they're likely to prioritise experiences and memories over material possessions. As a creative director, I'm interested in what that world might look like.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Growing up in the '90s had a profound effect on Tonge, as it was a time of loud, countercultural, and bombastic design. He developed a fascination with ephemera, like stickers, album covers, and skate graphics, and realised he had an obsession with visual culture that surpassed that of his peers. "I Falmouth was formative for me.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

© Liam Eisenberg © Liam Eisenberg Like many students, Liam found the prospect of college intimidating. "I I didn't really know what I was doing there or what I planned on doing with my life," he reveals. "I I feel like I had a midlife crisis at 18 years old." Looking back on it now, I'm glad it went that way."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But following two years of a global pandemic, confidence has gone AWOL for many of us, leaving us feeling lost and overwhelmed. So on Valentine's Day, we've pulled together tips from the creative community that will offer hope and positivity, helping you fall in love with yourself and find a way back to a stronger you.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 5, 2024

And my goodness, many of us will remember some of the most famous, bone-jarring crashes of our time. His ability to reveal the quiet moments of agony, the grimaces of determination on a brutal mountain climb, or the camaraderie between riders in the peloton sets him apart as one of the greatest cycling photographers in the world.

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