Creative Boom

JANUARY 11, 2024

Last night saw the winners of the Best Art Vinyl 2023 Award announced, with the sleeve design for PJ Harvey's tenth studio album emerging victorious. For the 2023 prize, the judges selected artist and university professor Michelle Henning for her work on PJ Harvey's album I Inside the Old Year Dying.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The Creative Boom 2023 Survey was packed with insights into what the creative profession is thinking at the start of a new year. At the start of 2023, it seems like there's never been a better time to do so. So we were intrigued to see the results of our 2023 survey, and we figured you might be too.

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Creative Boom

MAY 29, 2023

These rings look fantastic and are a brilliant way to mark a special event in 2023, such as a christening, wedding or graduation. To mark the year of the King's coronation, she's created a fabulous limited edition collection based around a special mark released by The Assay Office.

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I Love Typography

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Join us as we look back at some of our favorite new fonts released on ILT in 2023. The post ILT’s Favorite Fonts of 2023 appeared first on I Love Typography. Read the book, Typographic Firsts It’s that time of year again.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2023

To help break down these meaty topics and shine a light on what creatives need to prepare for, BODW 2023 has enlisted the help of over 50 creative leaders from all around the world. Hosted at Freespace in the West Kowloon Cultural District, BODW 2023 also sees the summit form closer ties with its partner country, the Netherlands.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 5, 2023

That said, you won't have to go far to experience the unique culture of Hong Kong because the conference itself takes place within the Hong Kong Palace Museum, one of Asia's major landmarks, from Wednesday 14 June to Friday 16 June 2023. Learn more about KODW 2023 at the event website. All that would be reason enough to attend.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

To help you out, we've spotted several fantastic books that can help supercharge your creative business in 2023. And this seasonal shift can be especially motivating for entrepreneurs and small business owners who've made it through a tough period and have lived to fight another day.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

We love the visual identity for Semi Permanent's forthcoming event, Future State 2023. Presented by Spark Lab and Semi Permanent, Future State 2023 is a keynote speaker event which will explore the driving forces behind the next era of technological innovation. For full details, visit the Future State 2023 website.

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I Love Typography

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To save your time and sanity, we’ve curated a top-notch list of must-have typefaces for 2023. The post 10 Must-have Typefaces for 2023 appeared first on I Love Typography. No super-quirky, one-use-only display fonts, but workhorse font families that will serve you and your clients well for years to come.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. But how do you actually do it? Creatives from multiple disciplines share their best advice. Have things been a little quiet for you lately?

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 is coming to an end, so let’s take a look back at my tutorial videos from the past year and see which topics proved to be the most popular. My Neon effect Photoshop tutorial from a couple of years ago has continued to dominate as my top piece of content, gaining another 500,000 views to increase its total view count to 2.6

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I Love Typography

MARCH 23, 2023

Time to meet the new kids on the block: The post Hot New Fonts: spring 2023 appeared first on I Love Typography. Here are some recent releases we thought you’d like to hear about. And don’t forget they’re all available as webfonts too.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2023

We chat with some of the speakers of Future State 2023 , which is taking place in Auckland next month, to gather their views. Presented by Spark Lab and Semi Permanent, Future State 2023 will be hosted at Spark Arena on Thursday 11 May, with around 1,300 people expected to attend. Democracy needs protecting." Join the debate!

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing not going as well as you'd hoped? Then it's time to pivot. We explain how to shift your work and clients in a new direction and give yourself the dream life and career you always hoped for. So you've launched your freelance creative business: congratulations!

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? We explore six of the best tried-and-tested strategies. Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

David Hockney at Lightroom © Justin Sutcliff 2023 What better way to launch a new cultural destination onto the London art scene than host a unique and immersive exhibition that brings some of David Hockney's most celebrated paintings to life? We look closer at the artist's much-anticipated new show at London's latest venue, Lightroom.

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Designer Daily

MAY 15, 2023

The post 8 Awesome Graphic Design Tools for 2023 appeared first on Designer Daily: graphic and web design blog. From basic editors like Pixlr to professional-level programs like Adobe Photoshop, everyone will find an option that suits their needs.

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Just Creative

MARCH 29, 2023

Discover the best desktop publishing software in 2023. But what’s Best Desktop Publishing Software in 2023 – Overview The following are some of the best desktop publishing software available. We’ve reviewed & ranked them for you. Let us discuss each one in detail. Adobe InDesign (Editor’s Choice) Adobe InDesign.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Brought to you by the folks behind Pentawards , the world's leading packaging design competition, the annual Pentawards Festival 2023 will return to London's Science Museum on 9 November. And if you work in design and packaging, here's a great opportunity to do so.

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Creative Boom

JULY 11, 2023

In the creative world of 2023, you're not alone. 2023 has not been the easiest of years for many of us. After all, in 2023, social media is increasingly irrelevant to creatives' career opportunities. Image licensed via Adobe Stock Experiencing burnout? But ultimately, what's the point? Yes, online networking still has benefits.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

© 2023 Saul Leiter Foundation He's the greatest photographer you (perhaps) never heard of. © 2023 Saul Leiter Foundation © 2023 Saul Leiter Foundation © 2023 Saul Leiter Foundation Leiter's main subjects were street scenes and his small circle of friends, and indeed, many of his photographs were taken within a 10-minute walk of his apartment.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One of the world's biggest beauty brands needed a more consistent identity across all its global platforms. We explore how London studio Free The Birds made it happen. For those aged 50 and up, the word 'Avon' instantly summons the advertising catchphrase 'Ding-dong, Avon calling!'

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2023

Today the BBC has unveiled the visual identity for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The countdown to the 2023 edition of the European Song Contest is underway as today sees the launch of its official visual identity. The creative look is a big part of creating that magic," he explains.

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

Blogging will be hugely relevant in 2023. All reasons why focusing on grabbing attention with your blog should be an absolute focus for 2023 and beyond. That's where our own platforms and websites come in: the 'owned media' that we are firmly in control of. The time is now to invest in you.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. 15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023 It’s a matter of keeping up with the trends and ensuring you have the skills to stay ahead of the competition. From 2021 to 2031, it is only anticipated to increase by 3% annually.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. Yayoi-chan, 2012-2023 Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. Images © David Levene.

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Just Creative

MARCH 19, 2023

Are you looking for the best Adobe Acrobat alternatives in 2023? Get Adobe Discount Best Adobe Acrobat Alternatives 2023 1. This article will have you sorted! Or if you simply want our top pick, go for SodaPDF.

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Creative Boom

MAY 16, 2023

Neptunes, 2023 (Detail) © Andrew McIntosh Scottish artist Andrew McIntosh experiments with the imagery of Romantic painters in his upcoming exhibition featuring run-down shops incongruously positioned in rolling landscapes. © Andrew McIntosh © Andrew McIntosh Neptunes, 2023 © Andrew McIntosh

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Designer Daily

JUNE 9, 2024

In January of 2024, Liu won a Gold at the International Design Awards 2023 for her Museum at FIT rebranding, as well as the MUSE Creative Awards in October 2023. She has received multiple awards for her designs: International Design Awards 2023; Gold for “When Innocence Hurts” Zine Design in January 2024.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Ogilvy brings you Spain's most awaited Christmas ad of 2023, and it's a feel-good classic. And so having extensively covered the best Christmas ads in the UK, we thought we'd share Spain's equivalent of the John Lewis ad for 2023. It's crazy when you think about it. We can learn a lot, too, from the best of Spanish advertising.

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Just Creative

APRIL 1, 2023

Here are the Best Huion Tablets for Graphic Designers & Artists in 2023! The Best Huion Tablets for Graphic Designers in 2023 1. The Best Huion Tablets for Graphic Designers & Artists in 2023 There can be many different choices on the marketplace for a drawing tablet. If you want more information, please keep reading.

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Booooooom

MAY 2, 2024

Our interview with 2023 Booooooom Photo Awards Winner for the Shadow category, TJ Martin.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We've previously seen how he's made a book out of his sun-related artworks , but to round off 2023, he's made the leap from paper to vinyl by creating a series of gorgeous statuettes. Speaking of troubled times, Tad admits that 2023 has been a tough one. For Tad Carpenter, the sun is something of a personal logo.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Scroll through our list of the best gifts to give to a graphic designer or any creative person and put a dash of happiness in their artistry!

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Creative Boom

MARCH 2, 2023

Helvetic Neue – which the theatre used in its original brand identity from 1962 – has been revived for the 2023 identity. The new brand launched in February, alongside the Theatre announcing its much anticipated 2023 season. The new identity boasts a new colour palette inspired by the theatre's architecture and location.

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Creative Boom

MAY 31, 2023

If Satan came to earth, how would he rebrand his devilish image? That's the subject of this tongue-in-cheek mockumentary, made on a purposely low budget. Whether you're religious or just intrigued by the idea of one man personifying all evil, Satan has fascinated humanity and been a central figure in art and literature for centuries.

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