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Meet the Mancunian maximalist pattern maker, Patricia Shea

Creative Boom

Patricia Shea doesn't like being pigeonholed, but as a pattern designer, her hand-painted creations within that field are rich and varied. Then she went freelance for many years, taking a whole range of commissions – from ceramic tabletop designs to medical and golf illustration and on to paper product graphics. Blue Denim Paisley.

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

Creative Boom

"These technologies enable us to create pre-visuals before production begins, allowing for more effective scheduling and providing clients with a clearer vision of the final product," says Jennifer Kidd, director at Scale Model Studios.

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Starbucks turns up the personality on Refreshers in China with a bold redesign by Marks

Creative Boom

The rebrand brings a sense of freshness and flair that matches the product's personality. The team drew on emerging design trends like expressive abstract patterns, playful illustrations, and vibrant colour cues to build a system that feels premium yet personal. Design-wise, the label balances familiarity with flair.

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Bala crafts a radical label for category-first grasshopper beer

Creative Boom

GOSE required an identity as unique as its product, which Bala delivered through semi-abstract illustrations and an acidic colour palette that reflects the beer's salty flavour. More hints of the grasshopper ingredient appear in the abstract depiction of a grasshopper's legs and patterns that indicate the sound they make through vibration.

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How to Design an Impactful Poster: 11 Essential Tips for Maximum Attention

Designer Daily

A product launch, event, or sale? Follow the “Z-Pattern” Eye Flow Western audiences scan posters in a Z-shaped path : Top-left → Top-right Diagonally to bottom-left → Bottom-right Design tips: Place critical info (e.g., Study their preferences—but avoid stereotypes (e.g., pink isn’t mandatory for female audiences).

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

It celebrates complexity, often using rich patterns, vibrant color palettes, and intricate details. Contrast of Clean Lines and Bold Accents: A minimalist layout might feature large swathes of negative space, with carefully placed bold elements like vibrant typography, intricate patterns, or oversized images that draw attention.

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B&B Studio revamps Yeo Valley Organic to sow success for the future

Creative Boom

New illustrations are a key part of the brand's new identity, designed to help its new Greek and Kefir products stand out on the shelf. London-based B&B studio has revamped Yeo Valley Organic's entire visual identity and product range architecture through a combination of small tweaks and more dramatic overhauls.