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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2024

Its original concept sketches were drawn on paper with a brush and ink, which were then used as references for the art style. It is an experiment in 'understanding' and 'communication,' and I hope it can bridge cultural gaps." As well as playing with interesting themes, Symbols is a joy to watch.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Armed with a rich melting pot of ideas from historical references and his fascination with artists who draw with marker pens, Jonathan's experimental typeface began its journey with his memory of watching Tony Hart from the children's BBC show Take Hart (1977-1983) drawing with a chisel tip marker.

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Creative Boom

MAY 1, 2023

The gradients draw on the patterning formed by clouds at dusk and also reference the steam from bao buns. The revamped colour palette was inspired by sunrises, using yellow as a primary colour to further underscore the sense of optimism. Gradients were a great way of visually communicating steam and elevation," says How.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

From a customised typeface and UI elements that incorporate a phone's rounded corners, to a logo that references a phone sticking out of a pocket, to photography showing the app in pockets in training situations, Among Equals developed a coherent, satisfying system that references the brand idea.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Taking reference from Chinese sign painting with thick, tapering brush strokes, the fun typeface Ohno Casual infuses each phrase with a little extra flavour. Establishing itself as an "Authentic Belfast Chinese", it draws on instantly recognisable phrases such as "under good management" and "Little House of Big Flavour".

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In a recent piece titled The Metamorphosis, Malin references her love of the printed form. "At Otherwise, the artist draws inspiration from a variety of cultural forms, including books and music. Books, particularly reading, hold a special place in Malin's heart.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It also makes an appearance in several music videos: Blur refers to the tower in its Best Days song. Marking its 50th anniversary last year, the Grade II listed tower block in North Kensington has offered endless inspiration to the creative community, appearing in adverts, films and songs, and even famous books, such as J.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

After that, everything went different," George notes, referring to the shift as Bolan's band transformed into T. I don't use much reference these days," he says. "I However, this cover art, created at the tail end of the 1960s, marked a turning point in both music and visual presentation. Rex and glam rock took hold.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 28, 2024

He enlisted art director Payton Newcomer to scour movie prop houses across Los Angeles in search of specific trees, flowers, ferns and other vegetation inspired by his detailed references. Payton would go to prop houses and find things close to the references, send me photos, and we started narrowing it down."

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Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2024

Some notable references in Ilori's work are Nigerian folk art, architectural motifs, musical culture, and contemporary popular culture. "It aligns with Yinka's goal to infuse beauty, fun, and joy into the overlooked, reflecting the vibrancy and expressive nature of his visual world", says Fenton.

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Creative Boom

JULY 29, 2024

They involved sketches of Mississippi critters playing musical instruments – we're hoping to bring that one back for a future album – dancing musical notes and, of course, wobbly typography, all born from our New Orleans references of blue paving tiles and French-inspired typography."

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Reference: Autodesk Fusion 360 and Generative Design shows how AI can optimize and enhance design in various fields, demonstrating the collaboration between AI and human designers. Reference: Adobe Sensei showcases examples of how AI tools can enhance workflows for designers and videographers, significantly speeding up the creative process.

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Creative Boom

MAY 31, 2023

Even today, between and during projects, I spend a lot of time looking for references - this often includes interesting compositions, colour palettes, and people in motion or dressed in an interesting way." For the same reason, I always try to solve a brief by using external references rather than relying on what I can come up with on my own.

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Creative Bloq

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s a fresh design system “infused with references".

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Creative Boom

MAY 29, 2024

In other words, the brand idea is a tongue-in-cheek reference to Matt Bruhn's determination to make great coffee available to regular folk and a playful reminder of the intensity of the New York scene. And the graphic elements of the identity go all-in on this concept.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2023

Months passed as I kept writing down various ideas and references. But that didn't mean that making a time-lapse out of the many drawings he had accumulated was a straightforward process. For a while, I wasn't sure how to put everything together," he reveals. Music turned out to be the key. Cue the next part of the decision-making process.

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