Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2023

Other key reference points include printed materials from the same era, such as booklets, magazines, and manuals. The new branding is peppered with visual references to analogue design processes, such as the use of shapes with rounded corners to mask images as a nod to looking through a camera viewfinder.

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Creative Bloq

AUGUST 28, 2024

Fans love the tribute to Michael Jordan.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Whether you're looking for an image to incorporate into your next project, hunting for visual references, or simply a curious browser, PDIA is an exciting new resource that makes the boundless creativity of the past accessible to all.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Every aspect of the design system is infused with references and, in some cases, literal moments from Riot's games and gaming worlds. The core colour palette is anchored in the iconic Riot Red, which has been expanded to include complementary tones, giving the system depth and flexibility.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The 2025 furniture collection reflects this philosophy by merging contemporary styles with rich historical references, creating pieces that feel fresh yet familiar, effortlessly fitting into a range of environments and appealing to diverse but refined tastes. Another key influence is Lemieux’s tribute to classic French design.

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Creative Boom

JULY 14, 2024

Their starting pistol came from DJ, presenter and Going South founder Bobby Friction, who shared a collection of reference images steeped in classic sci-fi. The patterning on the clothing references traditional ikat fabric or the Kolam pattern in the left headscarf. There's the central character's sari-armour.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Visual identity The primary logos, paddle designs, and supporting graphics all work together to define the brand's vintage identity with nods to classic court colours and sports references. The studio created a full branding package, serving up retro aesthetics courtside and beyond.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2025

May explains how the star at the core references how fusion power works: "Fusion is the process that powers stars, and the STEP reactor will be recreating that process". As May mentioned, the fusion sector's main colour palettes often rely on oranges and yellows - inspired by the sun or greens in reference to sustainability and clean energy.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2024

This allowed them to quickly test the camera movement and create their own reference material for the main character animation. "We After taking Luke's key poses and the 3D references, it was a matter of recreating his style into a full sequence via traditional frame-by-frame animation.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As well as those Renaissance references, the work is constructed on the precise foundations of Cartesian geometry, the mathematical premise that marries the proportional canons of classical architecture and the laws of physics.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A key visual reference was sculpture, particularly work that merges organic rock textures with geometric forms. "We From the outset, The Collected Works drew inspiration from the natural world, particularly macro photography of microscopic plants and creatures. "We

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

I think they might be referring to my technique as my style. Judy's Shoes was created with the help of photo references taken from Flora's phone. In the early stages of creation – when I was doing sketches of the character – I asked my parents to take many videos and photos of my bunny as a reference."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The cookery angle is a clever hook for a book about MF Doom, especially considering that food references and symbolism run through his back catalogue. Food album was the starting point for the book, it can't be overstated how richly spiced MF Doom's discography is with food references. Take his cult classic album Mm. While the Mm.

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Creative Boom

MAY 17, 2023

It also refers to the craftsmanship of contemporary sari designers and the innovative materials they now use to make their dresses. Natural dyes such as indigo, turmeric or anar (pomegranate) provided a reference point that felt vibrant and alive." Colour was integral too," Tom points out.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 5, 2023

Jon Henry's new photography book, Stranger Fruit, has an obvious reference point in its title: the timelessly chilling, evocative song Strange Fruit, first written in 1937 but most famous through the voice of Billy Holiday with her 1939 recording and live renditions. The song became a powerful beacon within the civil rights movement.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

As a starting point to encapsulate the institution, the agency created a singular idea for the brand: 'Do right by nature' – a reference to studying nature, protecting it, learning from it and enjoying it. A call to action, spotlighting the leading work of NYBG and acknowledging the active role of nature itself.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 10, 2023

There, she's referring to a special wraparound version of the brand's classic logo, which debuted in 2021. "We Here, she's referring to Haddon Sundblom (1899-1976), the American artist of Swedish and Finnish descent best known for the images of Santa Claus he created for The Coca-Cola Company in 1931.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

So, to depict rural China and its ancient characters, she had to search online for reference photos, which proved difficult due to the general lack of documentation. Fortunately, I had a valuable reference resource: my mother, a photographer based in China, who always carries her camera wherever she goes," says Cara.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

I found myself referring to a lot of vintage illustrations and repeat pattern making, especially from packaging design and clothing," she says. "There's something beautifully uncomplicated about the old, smelly pubs I grew up in." Gibson's visual approach was heavily inspired by the design sensibilities of the 1950s and 60s. "I

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 9, 2022

It's a story she tends to refer back to through her illustrations. As well as drawing references from historical architecture to create her artworks, many enjoy a dash of satire on modern consumerism, capitalism and "pervasive product branding", as she puts it.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Referring to web projects, product designer Stan Potra suggests that: "if the font is for UI and masses of text, aim for readability and variability for hierarchy and accents. That said, the relative importance of readability will vary on the use case. But if it's for decorative purposes, go wild."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

"It was therefore important to me to include references to that specific place, which was crucial in shaping my personal, cultural, and artistic identity," Ewa tells Creative Boom. "I I believe it made our character's story feel more authentic, as the village she comes from represents an existing culture."

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, the distinctive brickwork and angular design reference traditional patterns found along the historic block. With the integration of new materials and structural elements alongside preserved foundational aspects, the house symbolizes a progressive approach to residential architecture within the city.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 12, 2024

Deeply refers to the seas and rivers where the tap rooms are based, as well as the immersive experience they will provide. Connected refers to the local produce, the people behind the beer and the togetherness and sense of community that the beer house will promote.

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Creative Boom

MAY 8, 2024

So when it comes to getting reference material, which he can illustrate later, Paco always takes little videos of both the queens and the crowd on his phone. I try to find the moment in the video where the movement is most dynamic, and then use that as a reference to exaggerate and blow the moment out of proportion," Paco reveals.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 10, 2024

"The examples presented in this book cut across the full range of these typologies; all of them are unique within their own contexts but nonetheless maintain a kinship with the modernist architectural canons they took reference from.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 3, 2024

We exaggerated the characters as much as possible, pushing the size of their heads, eyes, and arms to the limit while maintaining the original reference. It also demonstrates how, with good study and analysis, any project, idea, or concept can be given a cute look by using a more current visual language that references the source material. "We

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2023

© Alex Pascual When it comes to the abstractions in Alex's drawings, these appear to be the perfect middle ground between drawing without reference and copying from reality, both of which present their own problems. Exaggerating also refers to emotions that you keep and let go of." This is a time for speculation.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

To help you out, we've curated a special list of T-shirts that double as wearable art, combining aesthetics, storytelling and cultural references into a single item of clothing. Whether you're an artist, designer, or simply someone who appreciates bold and unique designs, a well-chosen graphic tee can be the perfect way to make a statement.

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Designer Daily

MAY 25, 2024

The term typeface refers to a group of fonts. Font refers to stylistic choices, so bold or italic. Source: Pexels Pairing Fonts for Graphic Design The terms font and typeface are often used interchangeably, but when you work within the graphic design business, you do need to understand the differences between the two.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

While some designs lean into specific historical references or cultural moments, they do so without sacrificing contemporary usefulness. The result is a sturdy grotesque that carries just enough personality to reference its countercultural origins without sacrificing versatility.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2024

In fact, the title of the film itself is a reference to his oft-quoted debut editorial, where he opines that "There Art Two Deserts," one a grim desolate wasteland, the other the real desert with hidden gifts that pass by the superficial observer.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A vision lovingly referred to as Casa Sand Dune. Discovering similar mid-century interiors boasting an all-neutral palette proved to be an exciting endeavor, Brown shares. At first, I scoured Palm Springs for design inspiration, but the bright colors and kitschy styles didn’t align with our vision.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

However, a history of disaster proved useful for Dwayne when making The Doomsday series because it provided him with a reference point of human behaviour. Once I have a clear understanding of the subject matter and a pool of visual references, I begin sketching ideas," he explains. "I

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Celebrities can be used well, particularly when they exaggerate or refer to what they're already known for, like John Travolta in the T-Mobile spot." Jon Evans, chief customer officer at System1, told Creative Boom: "A celebrity has become what a cute puppy or baby used to be – a safe bet.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 16, 2024

And it's complemented by a bespoke font developed by Dalton Maag, which includes unique 'flowing' lines and subtle references to joy and wine droplets. This new logo replaces the previous static wine glass mark.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 1, 2023

Going forward, the charity will be referred to as Nordoff and Robbins, which references the names of the two founders and also reflects the music therapy methodology they pioneered. Accompanying this phrase was a new name for the charity, which tweaks the existing title in a subtle but clever way.

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