Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2023

You think it might be time to call it a night. New social platforms are, of course, being launched all the time. At the start of this week, we published our guide to Bluesky Social , and since then Meta has launched Threads. It's gone late into the night and early hours, but everyone is still buzzing. We're not convinced.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

It's been 30 years since Neville Brody last published a monograph, and it's safe to say a hell of a lot's changed in that time – in his career, in the design industry, and in creativity more widely. The traditional design industry was anathema to me at the time – I evolved from a radical, counter-cultural place.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We canvass opinions from up and down the design industry. You've poured your heart and soul into a graphic design project. Or is it a necessary part of growing as a designer? Or is it a necessary part of growing as a designer? Does it make us better designers overall? But graphic design is a profession.

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Creative Boom

MAY 13, 2024

Coupled with a mum who was a notary, the path was paved for Milagros to explore her artistic side, too. Initially, Milagros studied graphic design, an influence that is still evident in her work today. In my twenties, I was easily intimidated by professors and the standards of 'good' and 'bad' design," she reveals.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The creative community shares its best advice on how to put this time to good use. For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. By taking a creative and proactive approach, you'll survive any slowdown in business mentally and come out stronger and more resilient on the other side.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Pennsylvania-based illustrator and designer Laura Moyer has created stunning work for Disney, Pixar and Apple, all from the comfort of her cabin in the woods. But for illustrator and designer Laura Moyer, it's a reality that she wouldn't trade for the world. Sounds dreamy, right? she tells Creative Boom. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Photography by Rick Pushinsky Samar Maakaroun has transitioned from running her own thriving studio to becoming a partner at the iconic design collective Pentagram. In our exclusive interview, she shares the remarkable journey leading her to this career landmark. In our exclusive interview, she tells us the full story.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2022

These voices can hold us back, trample our confidence and stifle creativity. We asked our creative community for some advice. Whether we think we're not good enough or are constantly comparing ourselves to others, we often fall down a rabbit hole of anxiety as creatives. Demons in our head are just that, though.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Photography by Christine Donnier-Valentin The design and branding icon chats to Creative Boom about an extraordinary life and career that have helped define the creative profession and industry we know today. Even the most successful designers experience this!" It's a gift from one of the design gods. Michael Wolff.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It's a great time to be a creative freelancer. The rise of the digital age, the 'Great Resignation' following the pandemic, and the increased focus on branding for all types of big businesses means demand for designers, illustrators, writers, and other creatives has surged, providing numerous opportunities. Think about it.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

So, there's also sure to be a strong demand for people skilled in creative thinking and management skills to help brands and companies steer a path through this brave new world. The School of Arts and Communication is offering a new course in Games Art and Design. But it's not all bad news.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ragged Edge's work for Marshmellow The world of graphic design is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging all the time. But the good news is that whatever happens to the economy in 2024, graphic design will be in demand… perhaps more than ever. Nearly every website design firm I know now offers this."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

We chatted with Ed Little, director of the London studio Regular Practice , about putting design at the heart of strategy, how the nature of branding is (fast) evolving, and what agencies need to do to keep up. I think it's down to many things," he responds. I think everyone should be able to easily understand it.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. But ultimately, it's time you could have been working, and you're not sure exactly what you've gained from it. If that's the case, then it's time to redefine what it means to network as a creative professional.

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Creative Boom

JULY 25, 2023

Photography by David van Delden Designer and lettering artist Kevin Rooi is having quite the moment. After quite turbulent times, how is 2023 shaping up for you? I understand that AI has been a topic we've heard a lot about lately, I can't tell how many times I have seen AI workshops, online events, or talks posted on my LinkedIn.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Think about it: we spend an awful lot of time at home, whether working or just chilling out. If your surroundings are on the drab side, you're missing the opportunity to put a smile on your face, day in and day out, and creatively inspire you and your loved ones. But where do you start? Harriet and Sylwia of Projekt 26 2.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

It seems obvious to point this out, but we often forget that these are the people who pay our wages. Think about it: why take a risk with someone else who's untested when they know you're reliable? An example might be an illustrator who's been commissioned by a magazine for the first time to create editorial artwork.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2023

Specifically, last month the Elon Musk-funded Future of Life Institute (FLI) drafted a letter calling for a six-month pause on developing AI systems "more powerful than GPT-4" and to use that time to develop safety protocols. What the experts think So is this a storm in a teacup or a serious issue? It's affecting the whole of society.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. But in uncertain economic times, it's best to avoid the nuclear option if possible. So instead, give yourself time and space to calm down. Never respond to a difficult client in the heat of the moment," says design and motion director Chris Bain. Take a breath.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Price rises are likely to continue for some time. One solution is to raise your rates, and if you're talented and in-demand, that may be easier than you think: you can find advice on doing so in this article. If that's the case, it's time to look at the opposite side of the equation and increase your profits by cutting your costs.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2023

Design the life you want to lead Katie Lencheski founded the NYC-based creative agency SMAKK in 2011 to give herself more creative freedom. Design the life you want to lead Katie Lencheski founded the NYC-based creative agency SMAKK in 2011 to give herself more creative freedom. Here's what they had to say.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2022

A chance to consider our well-being and support others who might be suffering. Take a moment to think about how much you've achieved in the last year," says web designer and photographer Mike Hindle. "How What's the point of comparing ourselves to the competition when we are all on our own unique journeys?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

Stills is here to shake up the way we think about licensing photography within the design world. You're working on a design project, and ideally, you'd like to commission your own bespoke photography. But the budget isn't there, or there simply isn't time to arrange a shoot. So what do you do?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Designer Jessica Strelioff and strategist Danielle LaRoy realised they both loved the design world. In our exclusive interview, they discuss the thinking behind it. But that doesn't mean you have to be overwhelmingly positive all the time. But that doesn't mean you have to be overwhelmingly positive all the time.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

Our daily routines have long included graphic design. A successful company today can only be imagined with a unique face created by designers. The demand for these experts has remained strong over time. In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 30, 2023

Freelance designer and illustrator Hatiye Garip is part of an ever-growing community of creatives making art more inclusive and accessible for all. The creative industry likes to think of itself as a progressive, open-minded space, but there is always more that can be done. She also wears a black poncho and hand-knit Icelandic collar.

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Moo

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

How does AI compare with human design? Ask an industry-leading AI tool to design three different business cards – each based on a brand that we’ve created ourselves, so you can see the differences side by side. But let’s focus on the actual design. It’s a bold, clear design but it’s not the most interesting.

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UX Collective

JULY 25, 2023

Break free of breakpoints to prepare for the infinite canvas of spatial design. Anticipated for years now, VisionPro brings the challenges of spatial design to a broader audience of designers like myself, whose work has previously been mostly devoted to two dimensions. Screenshot of Apple WWDC23 Keynote on VisionPro.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 24, 2024

Food Packaging Design: The Hidden Persuader on Your Shelves You could be wandering down the cereal aisle, and WHAM! People, that’s the magic of good packaging design. I know what you’re thinking — you can’t judge a book by its cover (or a cereal by its box). Why Does Packaging Design Matter So Much?

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

We’re visual beings – we’re sure this is not the first time you’re reading this, but it’s a fact of life we need to be aware of. This is also true for the food industry – we eat with our eyes first. Green signals nourishment and natural goodness – this connection is hardwired into our brains.

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Azure Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

Rather, it was all thanks to the North American debut of British designer Faye Toogood ‘s charming new collection, Squash. Poltrona Frau CEO Nicola Coropulis says his team has even nicknamed the side table “the hamburger” because of the way that it sandwiches a central cushion between two lacquered wood blocks.

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. The rise of data-driven culture cultivated a generation of designers who only take risk-free and success-guaranteed steps towards the inevitable local maxima of design monotony.” Here’s how we’re boosting stories through our partnership with Medium.

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UX Collective

MAY 28, 2024

PICTURE BY CHIARA SANTELLA The other day, I asked Perplexity : “Why, when it comes to Web Design, deceptive patterns are a well-recognized topic?” HOMEPAGE OF DECEPTIVE PATTERNS , A WEBSITE FOUNDED BY HARRY BRIGNULL WITH A CATEGORIZED LIBRARY TO HELP USERS RECOGNIZE DECEPTIVE DESIGNS. In other words, data.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 28, 2024

I’ve learned many lessons in my years as a grumpy designer. The growing complexity of web design is making it harder to relax. The Never-Ending Quest for Web Security Security has long been a thorn in our sides. The Always-on Work Culture of a Web Designer Remember my goal of separating work and life?

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UX Collective

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

UX is more human than you think, and one of the biggest mistakes is to pretend it is just technicalities. Sometimes, As a UX mentor, I get a lot of portfolio reviews from young designers keen to improve how they build and show their design cases. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing many fantastic design solutions and crafting.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 2, 2024

Creating Business Card Designs: A Comprehensive Guide Did you ever recognise how a plain sheet of card stock could have such an impact? This guide to creating business card designs will teach you how to make ones that leave an impression (the good kind!) No more templates or blah designs that scream corporate boredom.

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UX Collective

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Design for problems worth solving with AI, distributed cognition, cognitive tasks and human centered intelligent systems How often have we been approached by a client to “do the AI” in a project… with the expectation that some (generative) AI might “magically” solve all known, unknown, and mostly undefined problems?

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