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

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For the Polish pop band Big Bike Orchestra. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. Growing up, I was surrounded by traditional arts and crafts – calligraphy, embroidery, paper cutting, and ceramics.

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Rabbithole on the sensitivity challenges of branding Leeds' big ideas festival

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

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In the new and improved brand, expect graphics inspired by art books on Cold War propaganda, spy movie posters from the 1950s and '60s, and vintage adventure and educational book covers. The shadow on the podcast cover art's transparent red treatment is also reminiscent of decoder filters that can be used to find a secret message.

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

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Everything from religious festivals to shrines, train rescue dogs to latte art, get a look in as Manami uncovers the myriad way they have permeated and shaped the culture. They are a huge part of my life, and I have been writing about animal-related topics for over a decade.". Make sure you check it out before 31 March 2022.

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Hanneke Rozemuller constructs dreamy, textural scenes as a way of making sense of the world

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In Hanneke's world, the illustrator pulls inspiration from the mysteries surrounding us – addressing topics such as "psychology, religion, love, nostalgia, philosophy, absurdism, disconnection and finding your way back", as written in the artist's bio. Art has been known to bear many remedial qualities, after all.

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Meet DALL-E 2, the robot artist using AI to make dreams a reality

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The application uses natural language to create works of art, both an impressive and mindblowing feat. A bowl of soup that is a portal to another dimension as digital art © DALL-E 2. For example, you know without a doubt that if you google search Gwyneth Paltrow, her image will pop up. Art School for Robots.

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Alex Foxley's '90s-inspired illustrations are here to fill your world with positivity

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Originally from the UK, Alex is a Norwich University of Arts graduate who studied and pursued photography. Speaking of why the era's pop culture appeals to him, Alex says: "As a '90s kid, some of my fondest memories were waking up early and sneaking downstairs to watch Saturday morning cartoons.