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The powerful and empowering illustrations of Monsie

Creative Boom

It allows me to dive into new topics and explore fresh concepts, especially during the research and development phase – I learn tons! She's also created beer labels for Collective Arts Brewing, and one of her favourite projects has been with Like the Wind magazine, illustrating the lives of female athletes.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. Growing up, I was surrounded by traditional arts and crafts – calligraphy, embroidery, paper cutting, and ceramics. My family also played a big role.

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Food illustrator Tom Hovey talks Bake Off, Bristol and building a creative community

Creative Boom

He was never really interested in anything else and was set on doing "an art thing". Since his parents weren't necessarily what you'd call "arty people", his perception of art was limited to big, grand formats. I was doing what I thought an arty person does and got paid nothing for almost all of it.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

Likewise, illustration agencies are always looking to sign new talent to tap into what creative and art directors currently want in design studios and agencies around the world. The variety within a portfolio shouldn't be stylistic; it needs to come from the application of a style to different topics, concepts and contexts.

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Karlotta Freier draws with such freedom her imagery seems to float on air

Creative Boom

Going back to 2018, when she won a Cube from the Art Directors Club for her work, her style has continually evolved, and she has always been drawn to follow her interests rather than formulate a distinctive style. It began as a way of sharing career advice because she was receiving so many emails on the topic. Personal works.

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Rabbithole on the sensitivity challenges of branding Leeds' big ideas festival

Creative Boom

Leeds International Festival of Ideas covers some tricky topics, so the branding and visual assets needed to be sensitive. Taking place every autumn, it covers topics across science, technology, culture and society and serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, fostering dialogue, and encouraging curiosity.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

Likewise, illustration agencies are always looking to sign new talent to tap into what creative and art directors currently want in design studios and agencies around the world. The variety within a portfolio shouldn't be stylistic; it needs to come from the application of a style to different topics, concepts and contexts.

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