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Handcrafting the Future: How Scale Model Studios is blending tradition with innovation in stop-motion animation

Creative Boom

Stop motion has a uniquely charming look and feel, marrying deliberate off-kilter elements and handcrafted aesthetics with highly sophisticated techniques like 3D modelling, printing, and CAD – all of which are integral to the studio's workflow. MA students, in particular in animation, are often seeking assistance," says Kidd.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

As a result, this article features a global network of illustrators whose work doesn't just look beautiful; it says something, too. Describing her work as "textural, playful, wobbly, offbeat and fun", she likes to combine hand-drawing and mark-making with digital colours and print-making techniques.

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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2025

Creative Boom

Applied to a utopian project, the creation of a new pan-European motorway network, the three scripts which compose Europa were drawn jointly, the design of each influencing the design of the others. The fonts closer to the extreme weights are designed more for display use both on the web and in print.

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How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs

Inkbot Design

Maybe you're a master of UI/UX or print design. Leverage Your Network One of the most powerful ways to find freelance graphic design jobs is through your existing network. Feel free to get creative with your networking. The more you invest in your network, the more it will pay off in the long run.

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

Neural Networks: These AI models mimic human brain structures, enabling them to make decisions, adapt to new data, and generate designs that respond to real-time user input. In 2025, bold typography is being used across a wide range of digital and print media, from website headers to brand identities and social media content.

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Private commissions: Another string for your creative bow?

Creative Boom

By building up a network of private contacts, you'll have something to fall back on when commercial clients brands, agencies, even local companies reduce their budgets. One of my first private commissions was printed in a magazine, which led to a book contract that kicked off my career." Green Dragon by Robin Raaphorst

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