Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 design studios that the creative community most admires, based on its annual State of Creativity survey. The article features a mix of established and emerging studios such as OK-RM, Zak Group, Porto Rocha, Hey Studio, and Accept & Proceed, showcasing their distinctive approaches and recent projects across branding, culture, and design innovation.
Creative Boom interviews London-based illustrator Tracey English about rediscovering her creativity through collage and pattern design. She discusses her journey back into art after raising a family, her handmade process combining paper and digital tools, and the value of online creative challenges. The feature highlights her vibrant, tactile style and her participation in projects hosted by artist Este Macleod.