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Rocío Egio on embracing dyslexia, mediterranean roots, and finding freedom in illustration

Creative Boom

From architecture to illustration and everything in between Roco's path to illustration wasn't straight. However, societal expectations nudged her towards a "real" career, and architecture seemed like the perfect compromise. These skills would later become invaluable when she pivoted to illustration and graphic design.

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How to beat creative block: practical tips from your fellow creatives

Creative Boom

Creative block is a universal experience that affects everyone, from designers and illustrators to writers and photographers. Similarly, illustrator Andra Badea recommends pushing through, and that means taking a step away from perfectionism: "I'd say: draw anyway," she explains. The good news? Get some natural light in the eyes.

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

Creative Boom

Subjects covered include fashion, graphic design, illustration, animation, product and furniture design, and photography. It features the work of hundreds of students, covering subjects including sculpture and contemporary art practice, intelligent mobility, textiles and design products, fashion and architecture. It runs until 24 July.

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Emotional, expressive, evocative: Illustrator Ilya Kazakov is proving that cute is the way forward

Creative Boom

Originally from the Russian territory of Sakha – also called Yakutia – Ilya Kazakov is one of the most northerly illustrators we've featured in a while. When the OFFF Festival came to Moscow in 2021, Ilya had the honour of creating the opening titles – a job many illustrators and animators would envy.

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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

Creative Boom

London-based illustrator Chiara Xie reflects on the effect of technology in her cyberpunk artwork. This realisation prompted me to enrol in an intensive summer illustration course in New York, where I explored various forms of illustration. Among them, editorial illustration resonated with me the most.

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Illustrator Aura Lewis on making feminist statements, Mrs America, and her vintage-yet-modern style

Creative Boom

Illustrator, designer and author Aura Lewis creates joyful, colourful worlds where the personal is political. Renowned for her feminist-themed illustrations, Aura's work takes traditionally 'girly' visual elements and turns them into empowering statements. When did you first know that you wanted to be an illustrator?

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10 Top Graphic Design Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

Examples of AI-Assisted Creativity in Action Generative Design in Architecture and Product Design AI-powered generative design tools like Autodesk’s Fusion 360 use machine learning to generate optimized design options based on specified parameters, such as materials, strength, and aesthetics.