Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The team behind The Public Domain Review unveils a new visual resource, offering a curated selection of 10,000+ historical images, all free to use and explore. The Public Domain Review (PDR) has long been celebrated for unearthing hidden gems from history, offering an eclectic mix of fascinating stories and stunning visuals.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The world of visual design is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises to deliver some of the most exciting transformations yet. In this article, we explore the top visual trends for 2025 , giving you a glimpse into what will shape the creative landscape across industries.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Most recently, the studio led a rebrand for John Lewis , which unified the UK retailer's branding and visual identity across channels, while their work for animal charity Battersea created an inclusive brand identity that connects with pet lovers everywhere. The studio fuses strategy with design to create dynamic and culturally relevant work.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By reimagining classic elements like vintage typography or retro color schemes with a contemporary, high-tech twist, they create visuals that feel both familiar and forward-thinking. This can include using old-school fonts and neon color palettes in ad visuals for a nostalgic, tech-forward look.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A collaborative zine produced by Franklyn and Michael Freimuth highlighting ai artists across an array of themes and visual exploration As our special report earlier in the year shows, many agencies have already incorporated AI into processes such as idea generation, prototyping and mockups. As a result, a wealth of content is being created.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2025

When a client needs both brand strategy and social content, they can deliver both. Visual storyteller Fiifi Džansi agrees: "It's always a good thing to be a generalist first," he says. Built for the gig economy Multiple income streams aren't just smart business; right now, they're an essential survival strategy.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The awards' new visual identity embodies organic growth as a metaphor for creativity, blending generative design and dynamic typography. For the 2025 edition, PRINT Magazine enlisted The Collected Works to craft a dynamic visual identity and hero film that embodies the theme of "cultivating creativity."

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Artists team up with brands , content creators, and other illustrators, broadening their reach globally. Enjoy discovering the magic of these illustrations!

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

They come in diverse styles, from classic serif to modern sans-serif, allowing designers to enhance visual appeal. Widely available online, these fonts empower designers to create visually striking content without financial constraints. It’s not just an ordinary font, it provides a futuristic touch to your content.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

In the fast-changing world of digital creativity, AI-generated photos are becoming a game-changer for designers, marketers, and content creators. These algorithms, often powered by deep learning and neural networks, analyze vast datasets of images to generate entirely new visuals.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2025

Judging this year's entries was like being handed a front-row seat to a visual fireworks show," said Editorial judge Dian Holton. Illustrators are leveraging technology not just for efficiency but to push visual boundaries." The range, heart, and sheer imagination in the work was a reminder of just how thrilling this field can be."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2025

Enter Earthling Studio, which was tasked with overhauling HALFDAY's visual identity and brand world. However, according to Earthling Studio's managing partner, Tom Bruce, its visual identity was playing it far too safe and blending into a sea of worthy, functional wellness drinks instead of proudly owning its playful personality.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In general, the new visual identity is crafted to be flexible for use in various contexts, from presentations and materials to signage and socials. The design intentionally mirrors the content-rich allure of streaming platforms. Website design Throughout the two-year collaboration, the team re-designed the entire Chester Zoo website.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

"So for me, it's all about finding a typeface that has accessible characters; language considerations – especially for Welsh; extended x height, for ease of reading at smaller font sizes, and a range of weights to help emphasise content where appropriate." That said, the relative importance of readability will vary on the use case.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Read on to discover the typefaces that will define 2025's visual landscape. Hasebe's design choices include flat surfaces for clean stacking and tighter spacing to enhance visual impact. It offers clarity at small sizes and multiplexed fonts for easy content hierarchisation without affecting layout.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Leeds International Festival of Ideas covers some tricky topics, so the branding and visual assets needed to be sensitive. Visual assets Creating the visuals, however, was more challenging than they anticipated. Image creation has always been a vital aspect of the festival's visual identity," responds Tim.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 15, 2024

This article delves into the latest typography innovations that promise to make digital interfaces more engaging, accessible, and visually appealing. Clean and minimalist fonts enhance readability and allow content to shine without overwhelming users. Limit Font Combinations Using too many fonts can create visual clutter.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2025

But Frontify Futures isn't just another content platform. With it, we can generate unique type variations for each content strand—each article, even—and create both static and animated type, exportable as video or rendered live in the browser." We used this tool to design the variants for different content strands.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

That's because the course emphasises excellence in visual communication across diverse disciplines, while embedding hard design thinking at its core. Working with KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa and Behzinga places Sammy at the forefront of digital content creation in the second half of the 2020s.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Whether you're a pro designer or an entrepreneur without design skills, Adobe Express can revolutionise your content creation. When she launched a design agency, though, Aseil discovered how Adobe Express could transform her workflow, particularly for clients requiring regular content. "I

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

An ambigram is a visual design that may be read in at least two directions, whether by rotation or by flipping. The design is particularly powerful in the optical illusion graphic above, providing a visual identity you can almost hear. It describes visual designs that can be read in more than one direction, working as puns.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

You may like The Cat in the Hat receives scathing AI allegations for “garbage” ad campaign The best print ads of the 2000s, as chosen by experts Brooklyn Film Festival flips the script on screen time in playful new visual identity The campaign has proven a hit online, with social media users praising the aesthetic and the message. "A

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Creative Boom

MAY 19, 2025

These are three principles that underpin the institutions brand identity, which was created to reimagine the visual language of sound while giving the organisation a voice of its own. Visually, we wanted people to see the design and inevitably think of sound and resonance, he says. The visual toolkit is very minimalist, Marcus says.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

These digital tools allow designers to showcase their creations in a realistic setting, making it easier for clients and stakeholders to visualize the final product. This relevance not only enhances the visual appeal but also communicates the intended use and feel of the product.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Studio Curious Circle crafted a visual identity that reflects the brand's ethos: straightforward, gentle and easy to understand. Utilising a soft-edge serif as a subheader brought something completely new to the visuals. The packaging is minimalist, using soft, muted colours that evoke a sense of calm and care.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

AI images are also popular for 'filler' online content designed to grab the viewer's attention but not studied too much. I commission illustrations because I want to use a visual in an illustrator's unique style, but I also love working with artists on the ideas side, creating something new, fresh, current and bespoke," explains Claire.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2025

They're asking ChatGPT, "Find me a brand designer", or telling Claude, "I need help with my startup's visual identity." It's about making your content so darned good and well-structured that when someone asks an AI chatbot for advice in your area of expertise, the AI cites you as the go-to source. What the hell is GEO anyway?

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Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Next Level Data Visualization 9. As audiences are bombarded with visual content more than ever, abstract design can offer a fresh alternative that is complex but still approachable. View example View example In graphic design , abstract elements can create striking visuals that feel modern and free-flowing.

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Noupe

MAY 8, 2025

In the early days of digital marketing, B2B content often meant long whitepapers, text-heavy PDFs, and dry blog posts. Your content doesnt just need to be informative it needs to look and feel professional. Your content doesnt just need to be informative it needs to look and feel professional. But thats changing.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 10, 2025

To ground the identity in something visually ownable, JKR partnered with Studio DRAMA to develop a custom typeface: Pencil Gothic. This voice extends across every touchpoint, from broadcast graphics and backdrops to social content and motion design. Pencil Gothic gives the Pencil its voice." Crucially, the new identity isn't a one-off.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 22, 2025

Highlight important objects (Image: © Vwei) Pump up the visual interest within the whole scene, not just the key areas. Make the background more interesting (Image: © Vwei) Next we want to bring in some extra details and objects to visually enrich our background. designed by Porsche? Visit our corporate site.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 12, 2025

With growing awareness of sustainability and health, brands that focus on organic products need visuals that communicate these values effectively. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest thrive on visually stunning content, so incorporating fresh, clean designs with organic themes can increase engagement and build your brand presence online.

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2025

Ever feel like you're drowning in a visual sea of AI slop? This novel approach plays with notions of digital ownership and originality in type design, pushing the boundaries of how we think about visual identity. Need a fresh burst of typographic inspiration? Our latest monthly roundup of new and revived fonts is a must-read.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Enhance Visual Appeal : Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to designs. Perfectly crafted with a blend of traditional aesthetics and modern style, this font ensures readability and a striking visual appeal. Whether you’re creating logos, advertisements, or digital content, ZUKASA adapts seamlessly to suit any design need.

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Design Shack

JUNE 16, 2025

That’s where a visual design audit comes in. A visual design audit is a structured review of your product’s visual language, everything from your logo and typography to UI components, imagery, and spacing. Why Conduct a Visual Design Audit? As products grow and teams change, visual inconsistencies naturally appear.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Raised in an innately creative household his father was a doctor with a passion for woodworking, and his mother was naturally crafty Tonge spent much of his childhood drawing, exploring, and immersing himself in visual culture. Because I was the youngest, I had to occupy myself," he recalls. "I I kind of lost myself in that world."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2025

I'm learning to be content with what I have," he explains. So right now, I'm trying to become content with my place in the world, to accept that what I have is enough." "My creative pin-ups are partnerships: Charles and Ray Eames. Ben Mottershead, founder and creative director at Never Dull Studio , captures this beautifully.

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