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

Creative Boom

The term illustration didn't even cross his path until sixth form college, where he studied art and design and discovered some books on British illustrator Ralph Steadman and professional cartoonist Gerald Scarfe. Since his parents weren't necessarily what you'd call "arty people", his perception of art was limited to big, grand formats.

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Rocío Egio on embracing dyslexia, mediterranean roots, and finding freedom in illustration

Creative Boom

These skills would later become invaluable when she pivoted to illustration and graphic design. Architecture gave me the best foundations discipline, an eye for composition, and a deep understanding of design, but illustration gave me freedom," she says. And that's where I truly found my voice."

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10 Top Graphic Design Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

As 2024 wraps up, we’re on the cusp of entering 2025, a year set to see the immense impact of AI across all computing fields, particularly in web and graphic design. With these advancements, the graphic design trends continues to evolve, driven by new technology, cultural shifts, and bold ideas.

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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

Creative Boom

Among them, editorial illustration resonated with me the most. As someone who avidly follows current events, thanks to my hobby as a finance student, I found editorial illustration to be an ideal platform for expressing my thoughts on the world's happenings." They also offer an opportunity for a thoughtful exploration of ideas.

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'Visually driven' photography book explores Japan's historical connection with dogs

Creative Boom

In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. They are a huge part of my life, and I have been writing about animal-related topics for over a decade.". So it is really important to have the right designers who can reflect the content of the book in the design.

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Reality serves as a bridge to the surreal for illustrator Wenjing Yang

Creative Boom

Having worked with several editorial and publishing brands such as the Washington Post, Wired UK and Dasan Books, she's interested in broadening her experience to include advertising campaigns with installation and animation components.

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Six recommended courses to help you refine your creative skills this September

Creative Boom

That presents a great opportunity for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and digital dreamers to embark on a journey of self-improvement and skill refinement. From graphic design to photography, creative writing to 3D animation, and UX design to digital marketing, these courses offer a gateway to a new career starting this September.