Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Sat atop the 44th floor, way up high on the prestigious Place Ville Marie, Monreal, is a new summer terrace, Rose Orange, designed by the A5 group. The warm, milky hues of the terrace sunsets are what have inspired the graphic identity created by Baillat Studio , who was enlisted to give the terrace a pink-infused makeover.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Collected Works, led by partner and creative director Justin Colt and senior designer Christian Townsend, developed a system inspired by biophilia, melding generative vines, blooming flowers, and sculptural rock formations into a strikingly fluid design language.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We speak to the great and the good to get the temperature of the industry as we head into the halfway point of the 2020s. As we approach 2025, the creative industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping how we think about design. What will that look like?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

It was important that we discover the real culture, history and heritage of the country," explains partner and creative director Rob Duncan. "We We needed to understand the people, climate and topography, as well as the process that goes into manufacturing cashmere." We visited museums," he recalls. "We

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. We chatted with illustration agencies serving various creative and geographic markets to discover what they crave for the New Year.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 1, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her colourful and retro style. With so many inspiring artworks being created daily, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and as you will never find your voice." And rather than being intimidated by her inspirations, she feeds them into her work.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A typeface inspired by the waggle dance of a bee and illustrations that help visualise the location and seasons behind each product – OMSE ends the year on a high with its new identity for a British honey brand that aims to "free the bee". No, we didn't either. That's a company we can appreciate. Job done!"

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Creative Boom

JUNE 24, 2024

We're big fans of London-based illustrator Sam Taylor , whom we last covered in 2023 when he was experimenting with hand-made techniques. But what really caught our attention was that it was inspired by the band Phish. So how, we wondered, did this all come about? That's why I came up with a process that works for me," he adds.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Credit: Kingsland New York agency Kingsland wanted to give employees a calling card – but a run-of-the-mill business card wouldn't cut it. Instead, it turned to the archetypes of tarot cards to create personalised cards that don't just tell new contacts where to find an employee but give a deep insight into who they're dealing with.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2025

Created by husband-and-wife duo James and Vicky Wall, Art Around Every Corner offers a deep dive into the stories, processes, and inspirations behind some of Leeds' most iconic murals. I texted Vicky something like, 'We're so lucky to have all this we literally have art around every corner.' That was the spark."

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Curious about the production process, we asked Georgsen to share how the Tivoli tables came to life. 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

AUGUST 13, 2024

We list seven tips for following in Snoop Dogg's footsteps and unlocking your creative potential. Times when you're short on sleep because you've been up all night working or worrying about a nightmare client. In short, Snoop's approach to this new challenge was nothing short of inspirational.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This was such a beautiful way to kick off because now I am very inspired and have all these ideas for compositions and colours that I can use as a basis for this project," says Karlotta. "In In 2022, she founded Illustrators Acquainted , the monthly video conference meet-up she hosts.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 20, 2025

From soft, retro-inspired illustrations to packaging that demonstrates the product's effects, Them 1888's new milk powder brand is set to stand out among competitors. Milk powder isn't exactly a staple product in Western countries and I don't mean baby formula; I mean a powder alternative to the pints of milk we have in our fridge.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Where ideas bounce from mind to mind, and inspiration strikes when you least expect it. Fancy rubbing shoulders with some of the industry's most exciting minds while soaking up fresh perspectives in an intimate setting? We can't wait to hear what she has to say about all that. Well, here's something to look forward to.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

BigFace Coffee packaging by Zenpack, USA – Platinum Winner © Pentawards 2023 It's that glorious time of year again when the very best packaging designs grace our screens once more as we reveal the winners of the prestigious Pentawards for 2023. BigFace Coffee packaging by Zenpack, USA – Platinum Winner © Pentawards 2023 Pick Up!

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Instead, we suggest some practical exercises and techniques that can help reignite your creativity quickly. Well, there's no strict definition, but some of the common signs include: a consistent lack of motivation or inspiration. At some level, we all know this instinctively. Image licensed via Adobe Stock Experiencing burnout?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 28, 2025

Oh, the buzzwords we still use but chuckle at. Image licensed via Adobe Stock We explore which buzzwords creatives want to banish and look into a useful new app that might just be the answer to our prayers. It's time to give them a proper send-off so we can all start speaking like humans again. We should maybe find out.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Variable fonts have shaken up the world of typography by making it easier for designers to create custom letterforms. That's the inspiration behind F. Through some research, we discovered that a font is not much different from an illustration. We thought this would also be a suitable way to present our own 'font'. "We

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Creative Boom

JULY 31, 2024

The artworks appeared at an exhibition and were featured in the 45th edition of the Pentagram Papers, a book of inspiring self-initiated projects created by the design consultancy’s partners. We add the colours to highlight the idea of diversity even further.” This will be followed up with the Overlooked 2.0 Overlooked 2.0

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Work by Max Bloom Looking to level up your creativity without putting your career on hold? We chat with staff and alumni to find out how it all works in practice. Read on to find out why signing up to a Falmouth Masterclass taster session could be the first step in developing your distinctive creative voice.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2022

Here we present a great example of how to do it right and chat to its creator, Lynne McCusker , to find out more about it. Although the shop won't launch till next year, we love the designs and were keen to learn more about them. The aim was to give the new shop a distinctly retro vibe, in look and feel and colour, she adds.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Studio Up North (SUN) has rebranded accessible bathroom designer and manufacturer Fitzroy of London, giving it an identity that reflects the craft and quality of its products while unifying its portfolio under one name.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And guidelines that give you the tools to truly 'own' the brand beyond our immediate relationship." You'd have language and messaging at your disposal, but more importantly, you'd remember how and why we built your brand persona the way we did. We all come from different backgrounds," explains Ky.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 6, 2025

Thats why designers often turn to collections of the best logo fonts for inspiration. To save you time, we have gathered 50+ of the best fonts for logos. Fasrie come with clean lines and smooth curves give any project an extra touch of class. Simple, this typeface design gives a clean and elegant. Download 2. Download 3.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

Taichung-based illustrator creates homely works Inspired by her family, the food her mother used to make, and even the daily weather. Mature and consistent, Chang has developed an aesthetic that gives off the allusion that she's been working in the medium for decades. Take me as an example.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Entries are now open for the 2023 Pentawards – we explain why you should enter, how to do so, and share some amazing work from past Pentawards winners. 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

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her creative approach and why memes and video games are important in her work. Inspired in part by the situated knowledge theory of Donna Haraway, Candela likes to talk about the things she feels and express how her mental disorder affects her daily life. It's a whole world. "I

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2025

In the new and improved brand, expect graphics inspired by art books on Cold War propaganda, spy movie posters from the 1950s and '60s, and vintage adventure and educational book covers. Hosted by American actor and comedian Ed Helms, the SNAFU podcast delves into history's greatest screw-ups.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

Studio Up North brings inclusive yet impactful branding to a global initiative empowering everyday athletes to "go the distance" for a meaningful cause. The brand's graphic centrepiece is a dynamic, track-inspired icon that doubles as a bold, abstracted 'C'a symbol of community, change, and commitment.

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Creative Boom

JULY 4, 2022

We chat to him about deep research, trying new things, and how the right tools can help unleash your creativity. We chatted with Ofir about his design journey, what sets his studio apart, and how he creates his award-winning work. When I was growing up in Israel, I was always doing art and figured this was what I was going to do.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

In addition to profiling established creatives, we like to keep in touch with new talent on the scene, so we caught up with Beth Bennett to see how she's found her first few years in the industry. It's endlessly inspiring." Learning to make a design work with just one colour was an interesting challenge for her.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It champions wetlands as that rare and special thing: a natural solution to our greatest challenge and the path to the future we can all rely on. Humans depend on them, too – for the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and much more. Almost half the world's wildlife depends on them for homes and food.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

So, to help you make the most of these events, we asked experienced creators who have found success in the art fair and market scene to share their best tips. We couldn't agree more: asking how much stuff costs is such a potential embarrassment (because you might not be able to afford it) that most people don't bother and just move on.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 6, 2023

To do this, it teamed up with DesignStudio to create an identity which reflects the full spectrum of possibilities it provides. Add the digital component of Airtm into the mix, and DesignStudio might have been forgiven for leaning into the technological angle for its visual inspiration.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

London creative director and graphic designer Radim Malinic has a long history in publishing, and we last covered his book Pause, Breathe and Grow: Notes on mindful creative life back in 2020. So we're excited to see the head of Brand Nu Studio is bringing out two new books designed to inspire and empower his fellow creatives.

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Creative Boom

JULY 6, 2023

We look at some of the contenders for this year's prize, with all hopeful entrants available to view via a new online showcase. Rachel Hill, CEO of the Association of Illustrators, says: "We are delighted to announce the 2023 World Illustration Awards shortlist. "The Fingers crossed, everyone!

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