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 Basque photographer and art director Andoni Beristain about his distinctive approach to blending personal expression with commercial work. The article explores his 'Pieza' series, which transforms personal pain into vibrant, humorous still-life photography, and his collaborations with major brands like Louis Vuitton and Veuve Clicquot. Beristain reflects on his creative journey, his return to the Basque Country, and his philosophy of bringing light and colour to dark subjects.
