Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2024

Louis Martin, Cover Design Award 2024 Shortlist – Fiction Over 1,800 submissions were entered into the Cover Design Awards 2024 hosted by Penguin Books, and the shortlist of 30 hopefuls has just been announced. Everyone likes to think they don't judge a book by its cover, but in reality, we all do to an extent.

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Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2024

Energetic shades of pink, green and blue are blended and carved into forms that begin rooted in daily life but quickly lead to strange realms of dreamlike surrealism as envisaged by the talented young illustrator Wenjing Yang. Created in collaboration with Aoao Ying, Apotheosis is a book inspired by The Classic of Mountains and Seas.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

© Anna Knopf Germany-based illustrator and storyteller Anna Knopf creates delightfully snug worlds in her atmospheric artwork populated by people, plants, and members of the animal kingdom. What could be better than cosying up in a comfy chair, stroking a puppy and reading a book surrounded by flourishing house plants?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2022

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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As such, highlighted work includes client pieces such as the motion graphics title sequence for the Apple TV+ show Platonic and complex animated visuals he created for ITUPP in Dubai – a collaboration with his wife, the illustrator Jing Zhang. They were delighted with the result, which was a relief." Platonic, with Sarofsky, for Apple TV+.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 25, 2024

A new book explores their evolution and impact in our increasingly visual digital world. A new book from independent British publisher Counter-Print delves into this fascinating realm, showcasing how these tiny symbols shape communication in the digital age. We're always trying to come up with new themes for books," says Jon.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design recently scooped the best-illustrated lifestyle book at the British Book Design and Production Awards. In an increasingly digital world, the value of a beautiful, well-designed book can't be underestimated. As a topic, wild foraging presented Hoxton Mini Press with a unique opportunity.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan. I am not producing novels or manuals. "So

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Hamish Smyth discusses the making of the book Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns and why it's a must-read for designers in 2023. Now, they're returning to their publishing roots with their latest book, Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns. We chatted to Standards Manual founder Hamish Smyth to find out more.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

In fact, if you're an illustrator, in particular, generative AI is already a clear and present threat to your earning power, as we discuss in this special report. That's certainly the approach that illustrator and designer Isaac LeFever has been taking. "As And, of course, there's the issue of simple supply and demand.

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

Georgia-based freelance illustrator Changyu Zou creates surreal, dream-like illustrations that harness the written language's powers and convert them into images that will transport you to another world. Originally from China, Changyu moved overseas to study an MFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

UK-based illustrator Emil Paun has channelled his childhood love of sci-fi novels into an optimistic series of images that imagine a more hopeful future for humanity. That's Emil Paun's approach in his illustration series Techno Optimism. I switched to illustration when my son was born," he adds.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2022

And with a title as evocative as that, the task of designing the book's cover was a dream come true for fan and friend Gordon Reid. A one-line text which read 'do you want to design my new book cover'? Bright, bold, and geometrically interesting, the covers are an original take on several familiar topics. and that was that.".

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

© Jun Zhou Haiti-based illustrator, motion media designer and children's book artist Jun Zhou channels her love of maths and logic into creating maze-inspired work that helps develop children's problem-solving skills. Maths and illustration might intuitively feel like opposite disciplines.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These books can explain how to approach everything differently and achieve all your goals while still having time to rest and relax. Here, we've compiled a list of books with actionable strategies for balancing work with life, building healthier routines, and staying focused on what really matters. So what's the answer?

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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. One such creative who is making a positive difference is Turkey-based designer and illustrator Hatiye Garip. Not everyone will be familiar with the term accessible illustration.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Van Saiyan Spanish illustrator Van Saiyan recalls special moments from his childhood when creating gloriously retro artwork that evokes the look and feel of old-school pulp comics. His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

London design and publishing legend Radim Malinic has released not one but two new books helping creatives achieve their potential. London creative director and graphic designer Radim Malinic has a long history in publishing, and we last covered his book Pause, Breathe and Grow: Notes on mindful creative life back in 2020.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

But on a more practical basis, the best design books can help provide you with ideas, inspiration and a healthy way to take a break during a stressful day. And From Eastern Europe , published by Counter-Print, is a collection of work from some of the most talented designers, agencies and illustrators in this region.".

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. We share some tips from the Creative Boom community on presenting your illustrations in the best possible light. Quality over quantity."

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Designer Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On the writing front, you could also use the AI writer to brainstorm, translate text from other languages, or research a topic. The same goes for AI tools for designers, should you design the cover of a book with it? It can understand prompts quite well and output illustrations and artworks in all kinds of styles. Probably not.

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Creative Boom

JULY 24, 2023

His distinctive wit and illustrations have been bringing smiles to readers' faces for years, and in his new series of books, he seeks out the strange minutiae that underlie shared experiences. Then when we pitched them as a book to my agent, we expanded the idea to cover various topics. is available to order now.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

People might say, for example, that they alphabetise their books because they're "a bit OCD", which is quite a slap in the face for those who really do suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder; an incredibly debilitating condition causing significant distress, and making it difficult to function in society.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

These great books will soon have your motivation returning and your mind racing! To help you out, we've spotted several fantastic books that can help supercharge your creative business in 2023. In this book, Johann Hari outlines 12 factors harming our focus; once you understand them, she promises, you can take back your mind.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 30, 2022

We're currently living through the kind of world events many of us have never experienced in our lifetimes and may have thought were confined to the history books. First off, topical long-form animated films can become mundane and boring very quickly. It, too, is on YouTube and is titled How The Economic Machine Works.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

So, illustrator Mark Leary says: "Once the usual panic and thoughts of 'Do I have to get a proper job?' Graphic designer and illustrator Muhammad Alfarizy has a similar approach. "I As does illustrator Amy Lauren , who says: "I run through my expenses for a given month because I absolutely hate doing a year's near the tax deadline.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 4, 2022

But look at the bigger picture, and it's not always a bad thing, believes illustrator and animator Tintin Lindkvist Nielsen. Which is why the main advice offered by illustrator and animator Hannah Vernon is to always be learning. But that would be a mistake, believes illustrative graphic designer Farah Girach.

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Creative Boom

MAY 7, 2024

Brooklyn-based illustrator and visual artist Pepita Sandwich explores the multifaceted role of crying in her new book The Art of Crying: The Healing Power of Tears. Packed with research, revelations, and Pepita's amazing illustrations, it promises to shed new light on the misunderstood emotional expression.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2023

San Francisco-based illustrator Emma Cheng has swapped her stethoscope for sketchbooks by switching from a medical career to a full-time freelance illustrator. But for Taiwanese illustrator Emma Cheng, the two can work together in stunning and surprising ways. When did you know you wanted to be an illustrator?

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Creative Boom

MAY 8, 2022

Slow down, illustrators and digital artists. There is a possibility that certain topics or labels are such a niche that DALL-E may make a mistake in creating its artwork. There are also new topics and niche information that are too specific for DALL-E to grasp at the moment. Robots Vs. Artists. What is Art Without Humanity?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

Subjects covered include fashion, graphic design, illustration, animation, product and furniture design, and photography. The second week (6-9 July) features furniture design, graphic design, illustration, product design, industrial design, and spatial design. Work by illustration student Barney Russell (Anglia Ruskin University).

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

For more on this topic, read The Complete Graphic Design Salary Breakdown. For more on this topic, read How to Price Your Services as a Freelance Graphic Designer. Graphic designers are also commonly employed by book and magazine publishers, advertising agencies, and media companies such as broadcasters.

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Designer Daily

JULY 30, 2022

If you need to choose a free Google Slides theme and template to create a presentation on school educational topics, we recommend that you read this collection, among others. The background of this presentation theme perfectly corresponds to the mentioned topic. And the excellent illustrations add beauty and relevance.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Illustrator Ollie Hirst offers an unusual example. "I I aim to use this lived patient experience positively to inform how I approach these topics in commercial areas, extracting the human out of every brief where I can. It's an approach that's certainly worked for illustrator, author and comic maker Emmeline Pidgen.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

© Liam Eisenberg The work of New Jersey-based illustrator and teacher Liam Eisenberg has graced the pages of some of the biggest magazines and websites in the business. Should he focus on fine art, graphic design, photography or illustration? "I It's undeniably his favourite part about being an illustrator. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 21, 2024

She has a rare talent for making sense of complex topics and giving them clear strategic focus and creative expression through words and visuals. Her book Das Neue Land is a Spiegel bestseller and won the Frankfurt Book Fair's Entrepreneurial Book of the Year in 2020.

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Spoon Graphics

APRIL 20, 2020

Creating vintage style designs for company brands, T-shirts, packaging designs, book covers, window signs, and countless other graphic design project scenarios has never been easier with this huge bundle of 200 editable logo templates from Heritage Type Co. I’ve teamed up with Heritage Type Co.

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