Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

With the help of industry experts, here are some ideas on how to best avoid being replaced by AI. The original idea for an AI illustration needs to come from the human prompter. Creating personal projects that are close to your heart will help you realise your own unique style. It's the modern-day equivalent of clip art.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

Zhang also remembers that her passion for spatial design was sparked during high school. I loved the hands-on projects and collaborative environment, where I could bring ideas to life." At Nike, I quickly learned to balance creativity with strategy, collaborating across teams to bring fresh ideas to life," says Zhang.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

Plymouth-based illustrator and graphic designer Beth Bennett is a fairly new face in the creative industries, having only graduated last year in 2024, but one of her recent projects caught our eye, and we just had to know more. Before Snakes with Legs was even an idea, Bennett painted more traditional subjects in her childhood.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Raised in an innately creative household his father was a doctor with a passion for woodworking, and his mother was naturally crafty Tonge spent much of his childhood drawing, exploring, and immersing himself in visual culture. It instilled in me the belief that good ideas are at the heart of everything," Tonge explains.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. Real art is made with love, passion, and personality, so sharing that online will help people understand you and your work." Communication is of critical importance, too.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2023

I noticed that I was always trying to include paper in some way at work and in my personal projects," she explains. "So So I ended up turning this passion into my new profession." While creating these mockups, I also sketch my ideas for the illustration and look for colour palettes. And we're very glad she did.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. Real art is made with love, passion, and personality, so sharing that online will help people understand you and your work." Communication is of critical importance, too.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 15, 2024

We all like the idea of sustainable fashion in theory, but these things don't just happen by themselves. Its members are passionate about uniting manufacturers from key sourcing regions around the world with retailers, brands, and designers who are looking to responsibly and sustainably source new products.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

"I love diving into my daily experiences and indulging in people-watching – a quirky habit that my partner finds amusing but which sparks endless creative ideas for me," says illustrator Ghazal Qadri. Everywhere she goes, she sketches in Procreate and jots ideas in her notebook that may later come to life in a story she's working on.

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Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2024

The Torsche is named after the idea of a 'spotlight' (adding letters from 'Porsche' and playing on the way 'torch' is pronounced in Nigeria's Yoruba dialect). A chemical engineering student at Landmark University in Kwara, Nigeria, Deji discovered his passion for design back in 2017. "My

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2023

However, Alva initially resisted the idea of sticking to one distinctive style. But a project that involved giving advice through illustrations to a younger sister brought about an epiphany. We're thrilled to hear about this project, and press for more details. "It

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Drawing has always been, and still is my main passion." He worked jobs at companies and agencies, and illustration always found its way through the projects. It's a great way to reflect on the projects I'm working on, organise my thoughts and draw inspiration from the curious things I see around me," they say.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

And so we arrived at the idea of making it feel welcoming for all brands and a diverse range of creators. With orange as the core colour, symbolising creativity and passion, the palette is vibrant yet flexible. It's all been a fascinating journey for the studio, and here's something else that was different about the project.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A turning point in his career came in 2023 when he embarked on a personal project for the Bristol Jazz Festival. It was the first time I took complete control of a project—something I really cared about. The success of this project didn't just bring him new followers and work opportunities. It's a dream come true.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 27, 2024

Renowned designer Jessica Walsh has long been known for her passion for type. In our brand projects, we try to push for custom typography because a font can convey so much effortlessly. We've priced our fonts to be accessible, so they can be used for small projects or by bigger brands.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, her passion for illustration never waned. Additionally, I have a passion for travel because it allows me to break free from my usual routine, gain fresh inspiration and explore diverse culinary delights." Inspiration often strikes when she least expects it, prompting her to jot down ideas in her trusty notebook.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This early exposure to art sowed the seeds of his passion for visual storytelling. At university, Joe's interests expanded into the realms of editorial and publishing projects, along with forays into screen-printing and frame-by-frame animation. Once these sketches are digitised, he turns to Photoshop and uses a Wacom tablet.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Then it helps to look at other creatives' portfolios to get fresh ideas and inspiration. Even if you think your portfolio is already great, it's often surprising how another perspective – especially one informed by years of industry experience – can bring ideas for improvement you wouldn't have thought of yourself. Emely Wensky.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Japanese-style fonts bring a unique blend of tradition and modernity to design projects, making them a popular choice for businesses and creatives alike. Zukasa Japanese Font The ZUKASA Japanese font is a versatile and elegant typeface designed to elevate your personal projects or business branding. Download 7. Download 10.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, and any helpful resources or tips that could enrich the GDJ family. Your engagement fuels our passion for sharing the very best in design and creativity! Were thrilled to have you join our creative community, and wed love to hear from you.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 29, 2022

It's packed full of eye-popping imagery from some of the world's best graphic designers and contains agency interviews and enlightening project descriptions to add context to visuals. Like many, I'm always drawn to projects such as these, as they are so eye-catching and celebrate the beauty of type.

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Creative Boom

JULY 30, 2024

Eleven illustrators from various countries were hired to work simultaneously, each bringing a unique visual approach to the project. "We In a project with diversity and inclusion at its core, we knew we had to elevate unique styles while balancing a comprehensive, harmonious overall look of the series. Para swimming by Josh Patterson.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Childhood passion Alyah's distinctive style, characterised by bright colours and character-driven illustrations, has deep roots in her childhood interests. It was definitely always my passion." And one project is not usually exactly like the other, so it's very exciting. You get to bring stories and ideas to life.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 4, 2022

Believe in your work and ideas.". His advice smoothened the transition of my final projects and to our showcase, which set back the looming pressure of deadlines and graduating.". Whether fear of the unknown or plain laziness, it's tempting to reach for tried-and-tested approaches every time you start a new project.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion. I was quite unprepared for it, which in hindsight was maybe not the best idea, but it felt like the right move. "I One recent project based around the Channel 5 series Jersey & Guernsey allowed her to show off these passions in various map illustrations.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Social Posts Print to digital It's a compelling argument, and made with the passion that's characteristic of the Catalan creative, who currently lives in London and works for a range of transatlantic clients. Recruiting needs are bound to project demands, which can swiftly and unexpectedly change from one day to the other.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Since then, the people of Sweden (and other tastemakers around the world) have been able to enjoy a bunch of other 'pushers' like Strawberry, Pina Colada, Mango Habanero, Pink Grapefruit, Passion Fruit, Blackberry, Konatsu Elderflower and – Jens' personal favourite – Watermelon. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The brand's founder, Daisy Schaffer, has long been passionate about skincare but struggled to find a line that both she and her sisters could use because, despite being triplets, the sisters all have very different skin types. Daisyface collaborated with Blond for two years on everything from the initial strategy and research to manufacture.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2025

The idea for the film struck James Wall during a casual wander through the city centre. From that initial moment of inspiration, the project evolved into a feature-length documentary, spotlighting the artists whose bold, large-scale works shape Leeds' visual identity. That was the spark." Creativity should be for everyone."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As its name suggests, this project features letters that reinforce their message via movement, causing viewers to stop and reflect on what they are saying. The two creative forces behind the project were already fans of each other from afar. Working with pre-existing prints seems to have smoothed the progress of the project.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hocking says, "We've always put a lot of emphasis on the quality of the work, so we stuck to putting out projects we were proud of and continued to build awareness of the studio like that." Testing our strategic ideas as we went meant we could quickly iron out any kinks and refine our approach in real-time," he adds.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

And it's a passion which has only grown with time. "I Science fiction has got to be one of my favourite genres, specifically the film genre, as I am just so fascinated and intrigued by all of the imaginative and creative ideas within it," says Hannah. "I It was an incredible opportunity and a fun project to participate in."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2023

And after following this passion to the esteemed School of Visual Arts, she embarked on a journey to discover innovative techniques that transform ideas and narratives into captivating illustrations. The ability of visual art to communicate with people on a deep level has always captivated me," she tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Design and Illustrations by Giovani Flores using GT Pressura It's Valentine's Day this week, a celebration of love, passion and obsession. And if there's one obsession that designers feel truly passionate about, it's typography. Some projects are a clear-cut path," he explains. Unconventional but functional.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2024

If you work as a creative professional, you probably like the idea of going to art galleries and museums on a regular basis. Passion project Designed to resonate with niche passions, the campaign is based on the tagline "If you're into it, it's in the V&A". Let's be honest. It's just that. well, life gets in the way.

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2022

Here, you'll find a fresh, young talent unfettered by the preconceptions of previous generations, striking out with new and innovative ideas. And as such, she's become the first UAL student ever to showcase a non-physical garment as part of her final project. "At What inspired the project? Grow your creative ideas at UAL.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to the agency's partner and creative director, Chris Tozer, the enormous potential of the project was clear as soon as they met the team and saw the brief. A unified message that emphasises shared values and passion was much needed across the group. "To

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