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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their bold and fearless approach has earned them collaborations with clients across a variety of industries, from tech to hospitality. The studio fuses strategy with design to create dynamic and culturally relevant work.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

From intricate character designs to surreal landscapes, digital illustrators are redefining traditional art forms, making digital illustration a powerful medium across various industries like advertising, entertainment, and beyond. Rafater’s dedication to innovation and his refined aesthetic continue to inspire audiences worldwide.

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How Loughborough's graphic design BA is shaping the industry's leaders

Creative Boom

Luke Pearson (class of 2010) Luke Pearson is an illustrator with an impressive client roster that includes The New Yorker, The New York Times, Penguin, and Disney Television Animation. But he's best known as the creator of Hilda, which has grown from an acclaimed graphic novel series into a global entertainment phenomenon.

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Extreme Reach becomes XR as Athletics rebrands video production and management platform

Creative Boom

The fresh brand identity reflects the power of a new global unified creative and delivery platform to entertainment industry brands. Brand agency Athletics has unveiled a new identity for the entertainment industry business Extreme Reach.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

The importance of entertainment Rafael might not be a filmmaker, but working in LA, he couldn't fail to be affected by the strikes. Los Angeles depends so much on the entertainment industry," he explains. "In One of their clients was a theatre, and we helped promote their cultural calendar of events, performances, shows and plays.

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Live your best creative life: tips for freelancers inspired by Snoop Dogg's Olympics

Creative Boom

Times when you're short on sleep because you've been up all night working or worrying about a nightmare client. Yet the 52-year-old rapper fully embraced his role, participating in a range of unlikely activities and providing entertaining commentary throughout the Games. Start a side project that pushes you out of your comfort zone.

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Van Saiyan's incredible retro illustrations draw on special moments from his childhood

Creative Boom

His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly. This led me to contact new clients in Spain, to work with Anna Goodson Illustration Agency and new international clients." Music continues to play a huge part in Van's life, too.