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APRIL 25, 2023

I get my inspiration from nature, mythology, fairy tales, and dreams," she explains. "To My favourite inspiration of all is Greek mythology. Themes of love, desire, life and death are expressed unabashedly. While her inspirations are firmly established, Yuchen's creative process is more abstract.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

My sense and understanding of female identity and the pursuit of natural beauty are my greatest sources of inspiration." In particular, I have been inspired by the use of restrictive colours in the works of Sydney Smith and the moody atmospheres created by loose brushstrokes. Moving from East to West has also shaped how Julia works.

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

I was inspired by the illustration style of many of the '90s Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows, such as The Powerpuff Girls and Hey Arnold! As well as drawing inspiration from yesteryear, mental health is a recurring theme in Alex's work. I felt there was such a richness in the use of colour and line work.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2023

It is these drawings that first came to inspire Forrester's paintings in the '80s and continue today to inform his practice. In his latest work, the artist takes a similar approach to the creation of dub music itself, remixing colourful depictions of urban dancehalls with vivid recollections from his childhood and themes of social injustice.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2024

Pick n mix sweets inspired Candy Con, a new range of colourful, customisable controllers from GameStop and WMH&I that look good enough to eat. Launched with a campaign that spans print, social media, digital, and in-store, Candy Con is making itself known with the tagline 'Create.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Are you seeking inspiration for your work? Featuring uncommon artistry and a fresh new take on design-inspired composition and layout, they all stand as a guiding light to any designer looking to raise their game. Enter The Indigo Award 2024 today Inspired by our winners and want to enter the Indigo Design Award yourself?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Alex is heavily inspired by fashion, texture, people watching, and hearing people's stories or funny conversations on the go, especially those from the tube. Her customer-facing job also helps to keep her inspirations active, as she tends to meet a broad mix of lovely people with stories to tell.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The design appears across multiple formats—screens, book covers, and even physical surfaces—immersing us in the theme of content overload in a way that resonates visually and emotionally. But it's not just about poring over inspiring project images; Expressive Type Today also explores the deeper meaning behind typography.

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2024

Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Its simplicity and innocence make it easier to discuss complex emotions and themes. Regarding subject matter, nature is a recurring theme in Charles's portfolio.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Phillips, who won in the Illustration for Children category, explores themes of Jewish identity, generational divides, and gentrification in his work. This year saw a record-breaking 2,000 submissions, each exploring a diverse array of themes and ideas through the medium of illustration. Le Guin's short story.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2022

Titled Cradle, the exhibition at Reem Gallery in Ham Yard, Soho, will bring the Central Saint Martins fine art graduate's unique body of work to the masses, all centring around the recurring theme of cats in nursery rhymes and folk stories. They're not like anything we've ever seen. Wilburs Whiskers, 2022 © Selby Hurst Inglefield.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Through a new visual identity, tone of voice, web design and messaging, How&How redefined the brand with the themes of speed, focus, agility and growth. The logo is inspired by based on code brackets, which are crafted to form new frictionless shapes, suggesting a simple and seamless development process. Accelerate.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 17, 2023

Instantly recognisable across various platforms, the logo is paired with a customised wordmark which echoes its prehistoric inspiration through its letter shapes. The perfect combination of this attitude and attention to detail can be found in the De-extinction logo, which takes the shape of a cute little dinosaur icon.

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Creative Boom

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of taking inspiration from its political stance alone, Sister Mary saw an opportunity to draw inspiration from samizdat's design legacy. The Signal's typography is also inspired by samizdat and Soviet-era design. When the studio looked into samizdat's historical context, it led them to unbleached newsprint.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Whereas it previously took inspiration from Saville's Unknown Pleasures album artwork for Joy Division, this time, the collection references the iconic colour wheel that appears in his New Order album covers. This design influence can be seen on items such as the statement tracksuit, long sleeve jersey top and shorts.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Madrid-based illustrator Candela Kerze specialises in creating vibrant artworks dealing with themes of mental health and anxiety. Inspired in part by the situated knowledge theory of Donna Haraway, Candela likes to talk about the things she feels and express how her mental disorder affects her daily life.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Landor is holding up a mirror to its past by opting for a water-themed rebrand. And given that the business has recently bolstered its consulting capabilities with a rapidly growing Brand Performance practice, not to mention a 2020 merger with Fitch, it seems like an ideal theme.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 29, 2023

We caught up with him to discover how he switched from motion design and why nature is a constant source of inspiration in his work. Motion design's loss is illustration's gain, as Phil's James Jean-inspired artwork is a joy to behold. I had the chance to work for this brand, and the Tokyo theme was very inspiring.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Featuring works inspired by his beloved collection of vintage matchbooks, the paintings on display will hark back to a bygone era and present American consumer culture in a whole new light. The Chef © Aaron Kasmin London-based contemporary artist Aaron Kasmin is returning to Sims Reed Gallery with his fifth solo exhibition, Strike a Light.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2024

These challenges, ranging from daily sketches to themed projects, are designed not just to help you create consistently but also to explore new ideas, refine your skills, and even step out of your comfort zone. If you don't know where to start, why call on Time's most influential people of 2023 for inspiration?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Landscape continues to be a major theme for many artists, exploring the idea of "home" and its impact on their creative practice. Offered a Ride by Emily Pettigrew. We take a closer look at two artists heavily influenced by their own surroundings deep in the Catskill Mountains. Turner is famous for his intense studies of landscapes.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2023

I think that I get inspired by what speaks to me and makes me feel related to in general, from laughter to small insights, smart approaches or even what makes me feel sheltered or accompanied in life." I'm also inspired by jazz and soul, which my dad used to listen to at home, and I love improv theatre and poetry."

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2024

Copy is set in a custom typeface, Bog Neue, inspired by the marshes around Tollesbury Wick, Essex, where Henry grew up. Beyond social media Roam emerged after Henry (editor) and Tom (designer) noticed that the folk community relied on social media to form a community.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Each piece is an invitation to see the world a little differently – to feel seen, understood and inspired. With so many varied interests, one aha moment always leads to another, keeping me inspired and curious." Looping back to the theme of empowerment, this work challenged societal views and explored an overlooked topic.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 6, 2023

Add the digital component of Airtm into the mix, and DesignStudio might have been forgiven for leaning into the technological angle for its visual inspiration. At the heart of the Airtm brand sits the prism which both conceptually and visually inspires the entire brand world," David adds.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

Inspired by the strong shapes and bold colours of Petra Eriksson, Anna has channelled this influence into her work to create in-your-face yet visually pleasing images. I draw inspiration from my surroundings, taking photos of colours in the environment that I then try to simplify and create a palette," she explains. "I

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 21, 2024

The brief The brief for the Graduation Ceremonies 2024 was to create an engaging, unique, and memorable visual theme to help celebrate the achievements of graduating students across UAL. The use of florals, Sean explains, was inspired by "the blossoming of a highly creative cohort leaving UAL, embarking on their next step.

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Creative Boom

MAY 9, 2023

Taking its inspiration from the story of Christ's self-sacrifice and resurrection, this divine seed acts as a centrepiece that grows into a pure, white olive tree as the exhibition progresses. We drew inspiration from the biblical narrative of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, a story about peace attained through sacrifice. "We

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 21, 2022

gets an inspired rebrand, thanks to Angel & Anchor. We're big fans of Belfast branding studio Angel & Anchor ; back in March, we reported on their VHS-inspired identity for speciality coffee roaster Process. founder Jo Thompson started in speciality coffee through the inspiration of Copenhagen laboratory-style brewing.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 26, 2024

Inspired by the vibrancy of Matisse and the spontaneity of Jackson Pollock, PJ Riley's paintings also reference the distortions of Picasso and the textured brush marks of van Gogh. Acting as a "portal into a world of emotional intensity and introspection", these paintings also brush up against themes of passion and contemplation.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

I like slowly exploring a theme and discovering something new in the process. This was such a beautiful way to kick off because now I am very inspired and have all these ideas for compositions and colours that I can use as a basis for this project," says Karlotta. "In I enjoy spending time with my work.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 3, 2024

Innovative design meets coastal inspiration – we take a closer look at the Glasgow branding studio's vision for one of the world's most celebrated visual arts awards. Whyte elaborates on their inspiration: "We looked to the local environment from the outset. But the visual theme symbolises more than just the local geography.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 29, 2022

Staying on theme, simple, debossed icons suggest the VHS story even further but, in this case, express the brand values and vibe," explains Ben. He adds that the packaging has been a huge hit amongst coffee lovers on Instagram.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Taking inspiration from Chinese culture, cuisine, and its many 'good fortune' traditions, the brand follows the naming convention for Chinese restaurants in the UK and Ireland. and joinery specialists at Carter's Workshop , the theme of the space is a Wes Anderson-like environment.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Bringing together the best of every genre for public entertainment, inspiring conversations and an enriching atmosphere, it truly is a paradise for film lovers and filmmakers. First established in 1974, Film Fest Gent is an all-encompassing, ten-day celebration of cinematography.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

My work is inspired by everyday life and how we can make it a little bit magical," she explains. Sense of loss That said, both happy and sad themes are reflected in her work. And there's a theme of nostalgia running throughout all her work.

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Creative Boom

JULY 13, 2023

Packed with inspiration, it covers everything from periodic structures, interrupted systems, and relief to impossible objects, diffusion and isometric illusion. These designs vividly demonstrate how Op Art inspired and shaped graphic design, leaving an indelible mark on creative minds."

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