Creative Boom
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
We met Aino-Maija Metsola to discuss her signature style and creative approach to illustrating book covers. Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.
Creative Boom
JULY 15, 2024
Designer, writer, and academic Michael John Goodman has launched three online archives of Victorian illustrations covering works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Chaucer. It's fascinating to compare how illustrators have depicted great works of literature through the ages.
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Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
With a background as a tattoo artist, Tom Strom is an emerging American illustrator whose images will draw you in and perhaps give you a little scare. Because as sweet and benign as his creatures seem, there's a dark side to most things Virginia illustrator Tom Strom conjures up. But what's life without a little peril now and again?
Design Milk
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. These are things we can see in all sorts of design, not just book design.
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design recently scooped the best-illustrated lifestyle book at the British Book Design and Production Awards. We caught up with the publisher to hear how it crafted a winning design. Here Design was responsible for managing the illustrations," Martin adds. "We
Creative Boom
AUGUST 6, 2023
Baltimore-based illustrator Sudesna Samanta specialises in creating work based on themes of nostalgia, children's stories and travel. Sudesna Samanta's work ranges from book design to branding, social communication, and caricatures. One day, my mum suggested that I try looking for design degree options," she adds. "I
Creative Boom
MARCH 3, 2025
Returning to Milton Keynes this May, All Flows has curated a proper treat for anyone with even a passing interest in graphic design, typography, illustration and creative innovation in general. Fancy rubbing shoulders with some of the industry's most exciting minds while soaking up fresh perspectives in an intimate setting?
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