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

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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. My family also played a big role.

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Capturing a sense of vulnerability is what illustrator Mark Conlan does best

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One of his most significant projects since returning home has been A Better City 2024, an urban art celebration of the idea of 'spark', which also included works by Claire Prouvost, Sophia Vigne Welsh, Ruan van Vliet, Bebhinn Eilish, and Gavin Connell. One of the five illustrations for A Better City.

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Illustrator and designer Molly Maine on how to run a creative career while travelling the world

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Ever been tempted to chuck in the 9-5 and follow your dream while travelling the world? That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. Quit and travel the world. Her solution?

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Cathay Pacific introduces in-flight art gallery and more accessible seating

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In response to Cathay Pacific's desire to integrate the inspiring art and culture of Hong Kong with its people and their passengers, JPA Design envisioned the 'Gallery in the Skies', an innovation that merges art and aviation and transcends the traditional boundaries of travel.

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First Choice: Ragged Edge rebrand celebrates the pickiness of modern travellers

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This week sees the launch of a new brand identity for online travel agency First Choice created by Ragged Edge. Setting itself apart from the competition with a pink palette and unconventional logo, it perfectly reflects how modern travellers pick their preferences. Travellers' needs are constantly evolving, and so is First Choice.

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The best new typefaces for January 2025 from leading foundries and designers

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SLTF Bergamot Grotesk by Silverstag Type Foundry A bold statement in uppercase elegance, SLTF Bergamot Grotesk draws from Art Deco's geometric sophistication. Overall, it's a celebration of the balance between aesthetics and functionality, making it ideal for logotypes, headers, and page navigation.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. A founding figure in the mid-century New York School movement, Philip Guston helped pioneer a modified form of representational art known as neo-expressionism. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers.

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