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

Creative Boom

She has already worked on projects with various clients, covering travel and lifestyle topics for UK publications such as Teen Breathe and creating children's book illustrations for Ximalaya in China. The London Underground logo animation set. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe.

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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 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Her work is highly accessible and engaging, making complex topics approachable through visual storytelling. Beth Walrond Beth Walrond is a UK-born, Berlin-based illustrator who focuses on editorial, health, and cultural topics, bringing a signature warmth to her visual approach. She also enjoys teaching and mentoring.

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“Fantastique”: the first retrospective book about French engraving artist Gustave Doré

Designer Daily

Doré is mostly known for his illustrative engraving work, often on biblical topics and displaying a stunning level of craft and an unmatched love for details. It features a curated selection of his artworks in every technical field, as well as some explanations on the engraving techniques he used.

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

Creative Boom

Creating a poster for Bristol rock band Idles, addressing topics like toxic masculinity, was one of Hovey's favourite projects to work on. "It He hints that this could involve producing prints and original artworks, essentially building a body of work that people are interested in and want to buy.

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Inspired by stories and funny conversations, Alex Skyrme uses illustration to bring a smile to everyone's face

Creative Boom

Avoiding anything too dull, her artworks are full of warm, happy colours and joyful characters – a much-needed dopamine hit as we enter the colder months. When crafting an artwork, a pen and notebook will suffice in making one of these pieces, and she'll keep an active list of ideas or drawings to revisit later. "I

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Illustrator Joseph Carrington on confronting what challenges you and the benefits of representation

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Developing my style and approach over the years, I like to think I blend charm and whimsy into any topic I tackle," he tells Creative Boom. "I My creative process focuses heavily on the sketch stage before refining it to the final, simplified, stylised vector artwork.