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Iconic print design conference returns after 12-year hiatus

Creative Boom

The St Bride Foundation was originally set up in 1891 to serve the burgeoning print and publishing trade of nearby Fleet Street in London. Topics will include graphic design for movies, furthering the education and skills of prisoners and inventing stained glass driverless sleeper cars. Read on to find all the details.

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

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She has already worked on projects with various clients, covering travel and lifestyle topics for UK publications such as Teen Breathe and creating children's book illustrations for Ximalaya in China.

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New book from Counter-Print explores the power of icons in modern design

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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. So we were keen to chat to co-founder Jon Dowling of Counter-Print about the book's significance. Visual shorthand We start by asking where the idea came from.

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

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Creating a poster for Bristol rock band Idles, addressing topics like toxic masculinity, was one of Hovey's favourite projects to work on. "It It was really nice to do a poster for them in a completely different way," he says, adding that the illustration has just been reproduced and released as a screen print.

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“Fantastique”: the first retrospective book about French engraving artist Gustave Doré

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Doré is mostly known for his illustrative engraving work, often on biblical topics and displaying a stunning level of craft and an unmatched love for details. The publisher, the Editions du Chêne, went all in on the printing techniques to ensure the best quality. The 480 pages were designed by Bureau Berger in France.

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How Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design crafted the best-illustrated lifestyle book

Creative Boom

As a topic, wild foraging presented Hoxton Mini Press with a unique opportunity. As Creative Director and Co-founder Martin Usborne explains: "We've started to explore some aspects of food, but since it's a saturated market, we want to focus on fairly niche topics that we can do with some style and quirk.

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Typography's role in rebrands: 8 key takeaways from Frontify's latest webinar

Creative Boom

A recent webinar hosted by brand-building platform Frontify delved deep into this topic and offered a profound exploration of how typefaces are revolutionising the way brands speak, feel and connect with their audiences. What's the substrate you printing it on? Like, you know, how small is it going? What material? What device, etc."