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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

The twin threats of generative AI and an ongoing financial squeeze make earning a living a real challenge. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart.

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30+ Best Christmas Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

Whether you’re designing greeting cards, holiday-themed branding, or decorative invitations , choosing the right fonts can set the mood and make your work shine. The playful curves and icy accents bring the charm of a snow-covered wonderland right to your creative projects, making it ideal for celebrating the coziest time of the year.

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Sweet Sixteen: Some things I've never said out loud about running Creative Boom

Creative Boom

I've interviewed many over the years, and I'm still blown away by how often they say yes, even when Creative Boom was just a little blog. It's a quiet reminder that success doesn't have to harden you or make you bitter. People connect and then make immediate demands, even if you've only just met them. This isn't a takedown.

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A Love Letter To People Who Believe in People

Swiss Miss

Confidence is impressive, but enthusiasm can change peoples lives. To the person who showed me you can live life your waymy beloved, eccentric Aunt Hugi She was the most creative, unique, stubborn, wild Swiss woman I have ever known. She lived a courageous, creative life and inspired me to be bold, forge my own path, and break rules.

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Mimi Plange and The Shade Store: Storytelling Through Design

Design Milk

In fact, she hosts a blog dedicated to the pioneers, the rebels that embody this cause. I want to make sure that we maintain this level of unfashionable and what it means to be striking and bold, but also that this is something that’s going to live in someone’s home for a long period of time.

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10 Graphic Design Trends to Pay Attention to in 2025

Graphic Mama

This has opened up new possibilities for playing with color, form, texture, and handcrafted elements, so its adaptability across different mediums makes it a key player in 2025. Here’s a fresh look at what’s coming up in design for 2025! Here are the Top 10 Graphic Design Trends in 2025: 1. Conceptual & Abstract Design 2.

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Minimalism vs. Maximalism

We And The Color

We Are Decoding the Eternal Tug-of-War Between Minimalism and Maximalism Picture this: You’re flipping through a magazine, or maybe endlessly scrolling through your favorite design blogs , and youre met with two vastly different visual experiences. It makes you wonder, doesn’t it? What’s going on here?