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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris.

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

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Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe.

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

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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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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. 90% is good enough.'

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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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The power of self-belief: why quiet confidence is essential for creative professionals

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You can also read the full discussion of this topic on Threads and X. That's something illustrator Helen Ridley has a lot of experience with. Illustrator Judith Mayer argues not. "I Illustrator and author Katie Vernon encapsulates this beautifully. It's something we can all cultivate with a bit of effort.

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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. These designs focus on diversity by recognising all types of couples through a series of playful illustrations that use bold colours and a stylised design to stand out. Kadoya citrus juice by MARU, 2022 Pentawards shortlist. Sustainable materials.