Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2024

New York-based artist Maiyashu delves into the relationships between people and their hometowns in I Will Always Be Here , a stunning new picture book that balances fantasy, whimsy, and mature reflection. For Maiyashu, this picture book is particularly relatable. What do you picture when you think of home?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 10, 2022

Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. She's since had several collaborations with different creatives from Canada and the USA, the results of which can be seen on her social media, with some available for purchase. Halfway © Mariana K. Try things and ideas. I feel the urge.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2023

NFTs may be on the wane, but mashing up the digital and physical still holds a lot of promise, as this innovative book project demonstrates. Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan. I am not producing novels or manuals. "So

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

New York-based graphic designer and illustrator Janny Ji talks us through working with some of the biggest studios in the industry and how she earned a place at Apple's coveted Media Arts Lab. Media Arts Lab is a great place to work. I was in the world of editorial illustrations and children's book illustrations.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

Ontario-based writer and illustrator Jess Hannigan is about to release her first picture book, Spider in the Well. We caught up with her to learn how she made it and why lies are the perfect subject for a picture book. By treating the picture book pages as comic panels, Jess was able to prevent them from feeling repetitive or boring.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

These balanced and well-researched books will lift your mood and help you see the positive ways that the world is improving all the time. Of course, the 24-7 news media doesn't reflect that because it's the negative stories that get the highest TV ratings and website clickthroughs. But there are ways to right the balance.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Now you can enjoy browsing some of their favourite shots in their highly-anticipated new book, Happytecture. But until now, Devís and Rueda have only shared their creations via social media and their website. Now you can enjoy some of their favourite artworks in a new book courtesy of Counter Print.

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Creative Boom

JULY 17, 2023

We caught up with her to learn why it was a hit with readers and the role social media still has to play in getting noticed. This familiar feeling is expertly captured in Crying in The Club , an A5 zine and university project made by Eva Malley which recently went viral on social media. Everyone's been there.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

And so, whether you're relaxing on a beach, sitting in the garden, or killing time on planes, trains and automobiles, there's nothing better than burying yourself in a good book. And this unique, wide-ranging book celebrates the latter in all their glory. This book aims to right the balance and tells a compelling tale.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2022

Elenia Beretta's gouache technique brings Italy's popular export to glorious life in her first picture book. Then check out this beautiful picture book from Elenia Beretta , an Italian illustrator based in Berlin. Many cultures and countries have developed their own interpretations, and this colourful book looks at it from every angle.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. Many of these don’t make it to other best graphic design book compilations, but we deem they’re still worthy of your attention.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

To pick his brains a little, we wanted to know which five books are important to him and why, so we can perhaps learn a little more from his success. In his own words, we hear of the five books that he couldn't live without and why he feels they play such an important role in his creative endeavours.

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Just Creative

APRIL 20, 2023

If you want to learn new skills and techniques, choosing the best book to learn drawing is crucial. These best books not only help you in learning the skills and techniques you need but also offer inspiration for your own drawing practice. Before buying a drawing book for yourself, you must ensure why are you buying it.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 31, 2024

From 'Family Values', which will be published by Powerhouse Books on 5 April. New book 'Family Values' tells the story of a famous photoshoot featuring the tragic Nirvana frontman with wife Courtney Love and new baby, Francis Bean. From 'Family Values', which will be published by Powerhouse Books on 5 April.

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Just Creative

MAY 31, 2020

Social media engagement is the new currency for business success. Brands that are looking to perform well on social media measure their performance on the amount of engagement they receive on their social media accounts. That being said, increased social media engagement is difficult to achieve. Link/media click throughs.

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Just Creative

MARCH 30, 2021

If you’re creating comic books or cartoons, a natural choice with their bold designs are comic and cartoon fonts, which are also a great choice for just about any design project. For some time, Comic Sans was one of the few fonts you could choose for a project that needed a comic book look. Jeepers Creepers Font Combo – $16.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

We bring you six of the best latest business books. One thing that can help get you to the right place is a good book, especially one written by someone who's been there and can share all the hard lessons they've learned along the way. But if you don't, then this book aims to act as the next best thing: a "mentor in a box".

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Under a new brand called London Strike, the first of six matchboxes has been released today by Blue Crow Media , an award-winning publisher of distinctive city guide maps and more, including an ongoing celebrated series dedicated to Brutalist architecture.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 28, 2023

5 Best Web Design Books for Website Development Are you an aspiring web designer looking to enhance your skills and create stunning, user-friendly websites? Books have always been a valuable resource for learning and gaining in-depth knowledge about any subject; web design is no exception.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Best Graphic Design Books to Buy. I recently updated one of the more popular posts on the blog entitled the best books for Logo Designers and thought a corresponding page of the best Graphic Design books could be helpful. This book focuses on what design is and does and what it should be and do. $19.99.

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Creative Boom

JULY 11, 2022

To help demystify branding and show people how it works, Loyalkaspar's chief creative officer Beat Baudenbacher takes readers on a journey in his new book, which is out this week. While I would hope those types of professionals would find my book interesting, in my mind, the audience for Somewhere Yes is much broader," he explains. "I

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Top 10 Best Books On Branding Design & Identity. Today, I will help you pick the best books on Branding design and identity. These books can be a great starting point if you're getting into this topic or an excellent refresher for experienced designers. Top 10 Best Books On Branding. 1 – Building a StoryBrand.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

15+ Best Design Thinking Books to Read Design thinking is more than just a buzzword in today's fast-paced world. And what better way to explore this fascinating subject than by diving into some of the best design thinking books out there? That's where this book comes in. Well, fear not, my friend, because I've got your back.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

If you're a parent, you'll probably still be recovering from World Book Day and all the shenanigans around getting your kid a costume for school. But you don't get to sell millions of books and make people around the world fall in love with your characters by accident. But celebrating the practice of reading isn't just for youngsters.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 1, 2023

In the digital age, children are increasingly engaging with iPads, transforming the way they read and interact with books. Indeed, there are a select few children’s books on iPad that are beautifully illustrated , enabling children to immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. When we were young, they stirred.

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Eye on Design

DECEMBER 27, 2021

I treasured these books because they opened a world up to me, providing a path into the profession I’d eventually enter. Almost 20 years later, working in a city alongside other designers, my love for design books has not waned. It may have even increased, as books continue to open up new insights into both this field and my own work.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Discover more of the best Packaging, Books, Print, Book Design, and Illustrations inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Jonny Costello (@adultartclub).

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Eye on Design

AUGUST 23, 2021

It’s a singular book wrapped in a familiar package: neon color palette , sans serif title, ambiguous silhouetted faces. It is current proof that as with any other kind of graphic or textile design, book jackets are part of a trend cycle, borrowing from looks of the past, and absorbing styles from the present. .

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2024

It's being supported by a mass-media push and influencer collaborations. Media coverage The campaign will target niche interests with programmatic display and press ads in specialist publications – reaching people in the places they go to feed their passions. Proving that the V&A really does have something for everyone."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This eye for beauty reduced to its simplest form can be found in the design of the book itself. You only have to look at her social media platforms to find it representing her presence. By working closely with Malika, Counter-Print has created a book that reflects her unique approach to illustration.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The most perplexing question that bothers every marketing professional in the competitive digital marketplace is how to create an effective social media strategy and use the right tool that would skyrocket conversions and facilitate business growth. Best Social Media Tools. Tools To facilitate Lead Generation. Tools for Analytics.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 2, 2024

Photographer Richard Koek has captured the many different facets of Japan's capital city in Tokyo Tokyo , a new book from Lannoo Publishers which goes beyond cliches to get to the reality of daily life in the metropolis. Tokyo cannot be captured in one book, it has 40,000,000 citizens and is way more spread out than New York City.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

© Jun Zhou Haiti-based illustrator, motion media designer and children's book artist Jun Zhou channels her love of maths and logic into creating maze-inspired work that helps develop children's problem-solving skills. This led Jun to design her own comic books and draw animation frames, but she wasn't purely interested in the arts.

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HONGKIAT

APRIL 5, 2022

Either you have recently met failure in your personal or professional life or you want to prepare yourself for upcoming challenges , personal development books can be really helpful. Written by life coaches and personal development experts, these books help boost your morale and provide you the guidance you need in life.

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2023

Specialising in "colourful textures and cute things," the work of Chinese illustrator Jingxin Fang has appeared in several picture books, scooped the 2022 iJungle Illustration Merit award and been shortlisted for the 2021 Communications Arts awards. Jingxin's illustrations are a mixed-media marvel created with pencils, watercolours and toner.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 9, 2024

The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills As a designer, expanding your knowledge is crucial for professional growth. With so many design books out there, it can take time to identify the true gems worth investing your time into reading. These books strongly introduce the key principles and practices all designers should know.

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