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- Top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted for by creatives
Creative Boom · Apr 13, 2026
Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
- Adobe and Bloomsbury Football Foundation want to show girls that football is a creative space too
Creative Boom · Mar 30, 2026
Adobe and Bloomsbury Football Foundation have launched 'Kick & Create', a series of girls-only football camps in London that combine sports training with creative workshops using Adobe Express. The initiative aims to encourage girls to see football as both a sporting and creative space, supported by a public competition to design kit patterns for the Women's FA Cup Final. The campaign highlights inclusivity, creativity, and accessibility for young girls in sports.
- Is illustration dead? Creatives weigh in on AI and the future of commercial art
Creative Boom · Dec 4, 2025
The article explores whether illustration is 'dead' in the age of AI, featuring insights from illustrators and art directors who share both optimism and concern. While some creatives report declining budgets and fewer commissions, others highlight renewed appreciation for human-made, conceptual, and storytelling-driven work. The consensus is that illustration is evolving, not dying, as artists adapt to AI and shifting client expectations.
- AI took centre stage at Adobe MAX LA 2025
It's Nice That · Nov 24, 2025
The article covers Adobe MAX LA 2025, a three-day event in Los Angeles showcasing Adobe’s latest AI-powered features across Firefly, Creative Cloud, and Adobe Express. It highlights new conversational agents, improved generative tools, and infrastructure updates like GenStudio and Firefly Foundry, emphasizing Adobe’s focus on AI as a creative assistant rather than a replacement. The piece positions Adobe’s updates as practical advancements aimed at freeing up creative time for designers and studios.
Adobedigital - "Adobe Integrates AI Across All Creative Cloud Tools"
Creative Boom · Oct 28, 2025
The article reports on Adobe's major announcements at Max 2025, where the company revealed plans to embed AI across all Creative Cloud applications. Adobe is opening its ecosystem to third-party AI models from Google, OpenAI, and others, while introducing new tools like a web-based video editor, AI music and voice generation, and conversational assistants. The move signals Adobe's strategy to keep creatives within its platform while embracing the broader AI landscape.
- "Adobe MAX LA 2025 Continues to Celebrate Creative Innovation"
It's Nice That · Oct 15, 2025
The article announces Adobe MAX LA 2025, a three-day creative conference returning to Los Angeles with global livestreams. It highlights new AI-driven updates to Adobe’s Creative Cloud tools, including Firefly Boards, and introduces the Creator Track for online content creators. The event features talks and workshops from industry figures like Gemma O’Brien, Meg Lewis, and James Gunn, focusing on creativity, adaptability, and collaboration in the age of AI.
Adobedigital - "Rankin's Ex-Art Director Debuts Modular Design Templates"
The Brand Identity · Aug 12, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews designer Ricci Williams, former art director for Rankin, about launching Studio Noteform — a modular template system offering flexible, narrative-driven design tools. Williams discusses his experience across fashion, film, and editorial design, and how his new venture bridges structure and creativity through adaptable frameworks built in Figma and Notion.
- Cannes Lions 2025 Opens Doors for Indie Creatives and Diverse Opportunities
Creative Boom · Jun 23, 2025
Creative Boom’s feature on Cannes Lions 2025 highlights a noticeable shift toward inclusivity, with more independent studios, freelancers, and creators attending the festival. The introduction of new pass types like the Start-up and Creator Pass has made the event more accessible. The article emphasizes the growing presence of small studios and creative collaborations with major brands such as Adobe and Pinterest.
- "Top 20 Most Inspiring Illustrators of 2025"
Creative Boom · Jun 18, 2025
Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 20 illustrators from around the world who are shaping the industry through distinctive styles and cultural storytelling. The article, written by Tom May, celebrates artists like Jean Jullien, Christoph Niemann, and Lauren Hom for their innovation and resilience amid challenges such as AI disruption. It showcases a global mix of talent using illustration to address social issues and celebrate diversity.
The New York TimesRCA Recordseditorial - Newspaper Club Launches Debut Publication with Bold Campaign
Creative Boom · Jun 12, 2025
Newspaper Club has launched its first self-published newspaper, The Printing Press, celebrating the creative potential of print. Designed in collaboration with D8 Studio, the project is supported by a national billboard campaign with Build Hollywood and a London kiosk takeover with News & Coffee. The initiative highlights a renewed interest in print as a storytelling and branding medium.
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