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.
Creative Boom reports on Pentagram’s campaign ‘UNSEEN’, led by Marina Willer, which uses design and portraiture to highlight the plight of North Korean women. The project combines photography, public installations, and exhibition design to symbolically address erasure and resilience through a red dot motif. Supported by several human rights organizations, the campaign demonstrates how design can responsibly amplify hidden stories.
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Creative Boom’s Tom May reports from Glastonbury Festival 2025, where the Shangri-La area has transformed into an immersive art experience themed 'The Wilding'. Led by creative director Kaye Dunnings, the space features interactive installations, sustainable workshops, and participatory art that redefines what an art gallery can be. The article celebrates Shangri-La’s radical approach to creativity, community, and environmental awareness.
The article announces 'New Dimensions: The Future of Paper', a UK event series by GF Smith in collaboration with Gmund and It’s Nice That. The events will showcase GF Smith’s new rebrand by Templo and feature talks from creatives exploring the intersection of paper and digital media, including Hato, Alice Isaac, and Holly Eliza Temple. The series celebrates paper’s evolving role in contemporary creative practice.
