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

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My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. Plenty of learning, exploring new mediums and conceptualisation has gone on between then and now. "My While most of my work is now digital, my style is still evolving.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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Ana Matsusaki Ana Matsusaki is a Brazilian illustrator and author who creates poetic visuals through digital collage techniques. Her digital collage work is known for its dreamlike, atmospheric illustrations that feel both contemporary and timeless. She also enjoys teaching and mentoring. © Jocie Juritz 10.

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Changyu Zou creates stunning illustrations inspired by the beauty and romance of poetry

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These are just some of the topics explored by Changyu Zou in her dazzling illustrations that have won multiple accolades, including a Society of Illustrators nod and an American Illustration award. After trying some printing methods and collages, she realised that these were the approaches for her and fell in love with them.

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Ed Helms' SNAFU podcast embraces 'controlled messiness' in new identity

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It was equally crucial to ensure that the brand didn't come across as too polished or sterile, reflecting both a comedic edge and expert storytelling to be able to carry serious historical topics.

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Collages by Carolyn Beehler of the best small town in America during the pandemic

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Carolyn Beehler takes hundreds of pieces from magazines and newspapers, cuts them by hand and then brings them together in collaged artworks on canvas that to the untrained eye would still pass as brushstrokes. Beehler's collages perhaps make those of us living in cities long for our hometowns and a return to the safe and familiar.

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How to beat the menace of perfectionism in your creative work

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The appeal of imperfection As collage, print, and surface designer Meg Fatharly puts it: "While the drive for excellence pushes you to refine your work and grow, it can also paralyse you with fear of failure or inadequacy. In our Threads discussion on this topic, many told the same story.

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Leading designers reveal the biggest trends in packaging design of 2022 so far

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Sustainability has been a hot topic in packaging for years now. Eminente Reserva by Moët Hennessy and Stranger & Stranger, 2021 Diamond – Best of Show Pentawards winner. Kadoya citrus juice by MARU, 2022 Pentawards shortlist. Heights by Pentagram, 2022 Pentawards shortlist. Sustainable materials.