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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. A self-proclaimed "artist with a business brain", she picked up hand lettering as a hobby while studying advertising at the School of Visual Arts.

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

Creative Boom

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. Originally from China, Changyu moved overseas to study an MFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art.

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

Creative Boom

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. Art School for Robots. It also may become confused for words with multiple meanings, unable to grasp context the way a human might.

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12 magazines and blogs that every photographer should check out

Creative Boom

Established in 1952 to advance "creative thinking, significantly expressed in words and photographs," Aperture champions photography's vital role in nurturing curiosity and encouraging a more just, tolerant society. Packed with interviews, features and incredible work, its magazine is a must-read for serious photographers everywhere.

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How to build a personal brand that feels authentic and not BS

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A personal brand, in other words, is all about having genuine creative vision, values, personality and the unique perspective you bring to your work. That meant recognising my unique relationship with science, health and tech, giving it a purposeful platform and using it to inform how I approach those topics. Get known for it.

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How to beat the menace of perfectionism in your creative work

Creative Boom

Because while the word is often used casually as shorthand for "doing a very good job", it's actually something quite different. In our Threads discussion on this topic, many told the same story. So be kind to yourself and recognise that imperfection is part of the human experience… and often what makes art relatable and compelling.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

Have you always been fascinated by art and design? Maybe you've even considered pursuing a career around art but are unsure where to start. Artists create art for its own sake. So ultimately, art can only be judged subjectively, but graphic design can be judged objectively: i.e., did it achieve its purpose?