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. The founder of branding and design agency Bulletproof , these books reveal a little of what Gush has been through to build a business from nothing. Gush Mundae. Gush, it's over to you.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

So instead, update that book you've been putting off. It's difficult to stay motivated, especially when you work on your own," says designer Kate Moorhouse. "I Being a hermit is tempting when it's cold, but it can kill creativity and motivation. "My My advice is to book things you can look forward to," he continues. "A

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Well, here's one thing that should provide some extra motivation right now. I had a weird realisation after illustrating three books in overlapping succession that as a career, the thing I thought I'd love isn't sustainable or healthy," she recalls. "In But there's a potential problem. The threat of AI. Make reading a regular habit.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 28, 2023

New York-based illustrator Junjun Chen asks readers to confront and reframe their fears in Tea for Three, a picture book-cum-graphic novel about a little girl in a dreamy world where a giant monster stalks the land. But it is not a bad thing; fear can be transferred into motivation to push us forward. Everyone has a fear.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I am inspired to use these to create a hybrid sort of image that is 'Between Worlds', which happens to be the name of my new book," she explains. Sense of uncertainty The results speak for themselves, and the creative fulfilment they supply keeps Barbara motivated to do more. "I I fell in love with the colours of it," she recalls.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

The motivational typographic print. The Collection Book by G. Yes, you've got your important reference books like Swiss Graphic Design by Richard Hollis, Unit Edition's Total Design 63-73 and Paula Scher's Twenty-Five Years at the Public. But don't even think of purchasing anything but white.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Renowned author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers explores all these themes and more in his latest picture book, Begin Again. Australian-Irish artist and illustrator Oliver Jeffers has entertained legions of young readers with his beautiful picture books, including titles such as How to Catch a Star, Meanwhile Back on Earth, and Here We Are.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2022

In a world where business books are predominantly written by men, Annabel Wright of Whitefox Publishing explores how joining the dots with independent self-publishing could provide the perfect platform for female-identifying entrepreneurs who want to share their professional voice. Wider barriers in business. A springboard for success.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2024

It motivated me to transform my childhood memories into a series." As for where Huilin intends to take the series next, she teases that it ties into her ongoing interest in picture books. While this is an illustration series, I believe it provides a solid foundation for my future picture book projects," she concludes. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Our way of doing that is to make every aspect of it – finding shows, booking shows, selling tickets, inviting friends, getting into sold-out gigs – easy." Patrick explains that the core motivation was to disrupt the conventional narrative of the live entertainment industry. So what's it all about?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Graham Nolan by Billie Charity We explore coach Helen Jane Campbell's excellent new book and what it can teach independent creatives. Consequently, many independent creative founders and freelancers share a longing for connection, reassurance and motivation. So, what sparked the book?

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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. You may notice recurring stressors, negative thought patterns, or external factors that are taking a toll, giving you added motivation to deal with them properly. First of all, though, what is creative burnout?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Learn something new As creatives, we always need to be learning to keep us fresh, imaginative and motivated. That's a great way to keep your energy and motivation up, as long as you don't burn out. And a slow work period is a great time to do so. With the occasional panic, obviously."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Bristol Sand and Gravel offices 1980 © Jem Southam Redevelopment may be an inevitable part of city life, but photography can be useful for remembering its previous legacy, says Jem Southam in his new book, The Harbour. Given how well they were received, the book project idea quickly unfurled. A book is a permanent document!"

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

But that was over five years ago, so we booked ourselves in for the work, and after much discussion, research and planning, a new design began to unfold. It's a vibrant and happy newsletter that we hope sparks creative inspiration and motivation every week. It has done us proud. We haven't deviated too far from what was there before.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It was on a winter evening while reading a book about ancient tribes, which suddenly inspired Julia to draw daily. She found herself unable to sleep having read her book, so in a burst of creativity, she sprang out of bed and began drawing in her sketchbook. It motivates me to choose art and adventure over laziness.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2023

Similarly, go-getting men are seen in a positive light as 'ambitious', whereas similarly determined and motivated women are dismissed as 'pushy'. And then there's perhaps the oldest one in the book: approvingly describing sexually adventurous men as 'players' but damning sexually adventurous women as 'sluts'.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2023

That interview turned out to be one of his chief motivations in starting his own practice and trying to develop a better work-life balance. "I I have to remind myself that it's okay to go for a walk, read a book, or bake some bread and that it's okay to not be 'busy' working all the time." Make the right choices for you."

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2025

Best used in large sizes and short bursts, Unie would work well in logos, candy packaging, comic-book sound effects and motivational posters. This fun personality makes Unie well placed for projects that require an immediate emotional connection.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Asia's enthusiasm for her work is infectious, yet it's also a motivator that keeps her going even through tough times. That's why I'm very excited about finishing my first self-published book and my latest pursuits in the animation field." Despite her excitement for art, though, Asia doesn't lose sight of the importance of downtime.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 1, 2023

When I was younger, I thought about being a children's book illustrator, and I remember thinking: I can't do that because they don't make enough money. You may not be a children's book illustrator, but you do illustrate your work for a living today. I always knew I would go into art.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For the Mystic Garden Tarot I read about the Rider-Waite deck in Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Book of Tarot” by Rachel Pollack," she reveals. I would say designing the Tarot decks has kept me fresh, curious and motivated. "I Its symbolism, design, colours, numbering and titles are deeply connected and well thought out.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 22, 2023

Stay curious, inspired, and motivated to continue growing and learning in your design career. Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences, and read design blogs, books, and magazines. Keep it updated with your best work to showcase your talent to potential clients and employers. Stay passionate about your work.

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Design Milk

JUNE 7, 2022

When did you first become interested in using waste as raw material and what motivated this decision? I then read a very interesting book called Wasted: When Trash Becomes Treasure and did a rather inspiring masterclass that is now part of Making Design Circular – that was just the catalyst I needed.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

I'm currently working on three book projects at once, and actually find that swapping between them is refreshing to my creative process," she says. Most projects have check-in points with the client, so ticking off achieving these feels really good and keeps me motivated.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2023

Having previously studied medicine and design in her home country before becoming a biomedical innovation program fellow at Stanford, she says her background in healthcare motivates her art. However, I would always be attracted to anything adorned with beautiful illustrations, including books, apparel, packages, etc.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I have a growing collection of reference books and recently pinched quite a few from my mother-in-law. From artist studies such as Gerhard Richter, Juergen Teller and Legér to books on houses in Provence, Venice style and African textiles. Photo: Philip Durrant. Saint Petersburg, Florida, 1973 Photo: Jonathan Blair.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Everything from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to Van Gogh and Fleetwood Mac inspires Chad; however, his biggest creative motivator is Wes Anderson. There, I could flip through the best picture books my family had, some dating back to the 1930s. My grandparents' apartment was nicely decorated.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Professionals use Kallyas as a one page website photography gallery corporate hotel leisure spa industrial construction architecture architect lawyer law travel booking modern school education university lms kids fitness gym sport directory event beauty lifestyle landing mobile job marketplace music app product game best admin jewelry and etc.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated? Reedsy Want to publish your own book? Here are 32 creative tools that won't cost the earth but still deliver the powerful features you need. As the summer sun sets and the warm holiday glow fades, it's time to return to the daily grind.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 6, 2023

We help people feel motivated and inspired, and provide lightweight structure and support to help them make progress on their work, and feel good doing it.” Feminist Designer by Ali Place I can’t wait for this book to come out. (Ed. note: The book is now available.) Photo: Ali Place 2. Photo: Julie Legault 3.

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

Once you start visualising how pleased you'll feel in the future for doing a specific thing with your downtime right now, it can be a surprisingly motivating force. Then take a leaf out of illustrator and designer Anna Hamill 's book. "I In other words, ask yourself, "What can I do today that I will thank myself for tomorrow?"

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class." I didn't really know what illustration was beyond seeing the words 'illustrated by:' on the covers of children's books. I actually applied to the graphic design program and got denied.

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2022

We have a Monday morning catchup every week where we update each other on what's happening, and I had to book the meeting room so everyone knew about our chat. I like to take a reference book as inspiration, like something on architectural landmarks. Was it because you were being interviewed by Creative Boom? I know it very well.

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Canva

JANUARY 4, 2020

Text books and timeless lesson plans are a great staple in your teacher tool kit, but introducing more unconventional learning materials can help your students think outside the box and engage more deeply with the lesson. For example, imagine students were required to read the book “No Sugar” as part of a social studies curriculum.

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