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News & interviews
- 15 typefaces designers love to use in 2026
Creative Boom · Apr 15, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup by Tom May highlights 15 typefaces that designers continue to use and admire, from timeless classics like Helvetica and Futura to newer, accessibility-driven fonts like Inclusive Sans. The article reflects ongoing trends toward functional, inclusive, and personality-rich type design, showing how both heritage and innovation coexist in contemporary typography.
ExpediaAmsterdamtypography - Derek Abella got laid off on Valentine's Day
Creative Boom · Apr 14, 2026
The article profiles Miami-born, New York-based illustrator Derek Abella, whose career took off after being laid off on Valentine's Day 2020. It explores how his Art Deco-inspired, emotionally resonant illustrations gained traction during the pandemic, leading to collaborations with major media outlets and brands. Abella reflects on resilience, creative growth, and his evolving artistic direction as he approaches a new decade in his career.
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The Brand Identity · Apr 1, 2026 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Marcus Wendt, founder of FIELD.IO, about the studio’s hybrid approach that merges design, technology, and AI into adaptive brand systems. Wendt discusses FIELD.IO’s evolution since 2009, its work for global clients like Nike and IBM, and its philosophy of learning through prototyping and iteration. The conversation explores how creative intelligence and responsive environments are reshaping brand communication.
- 15 fresh mural illustrators to inspire you in 2026
Creative Boom · Apr 1, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 mural illustrators from around the world who are redefining public art through colour, scale, and community engagement. The feature showcases artists such as Judith Mayer, Freddie Denton, and Elin Matilda Andersson, exploring how murals can transform spaces and connect people. The article celebrates creativity, activism, and the growing opportunities for illustrators to work at large scale.
- Afters
Creative Boom · Mar 30, 2026
Creative Boom profiles Greek illustrator Alexis Marcou and his personal project 'Afters', a series of digitally rendered drawings that merge dessert imagery with scenes of human conflict. The work reinterprets Delft ceramic patterns to explore themes of indulgence, destruction, and the human psyche. The article also details Marcou’s process, tools, and reflections on moving from commercial sports illustration to more conceptual personal work.
- Booms & Shakes: March's fresh moves, new launches and a 26-year goodbye
Creative Boom · Mar 26, 2026
Creative Boom's March 'Booms & Shakes' roundup by Tom May highlights major movements across the design and advertising industry, including Ian Millner stepping down from Iris after 26 years, new creative leadership appointments at Bray Leino, Particle6, and BBC Creative, and the launch of Capel Group and Allwyn’s Studio 59. The article captures a month of expansion, new ventures, and evolving creative priorities across global studios.
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It's Nice That · Mar 23, 2026
It’s Nice That announces the April 2026 edition of Nicer Tuesdays in Los Angeles, featuring talks by Wedge Studio, Mindy Seu, Da’Shaunae Marisa, and Ben Sanders. The event will explore topics across branding, design, publishing, photography, and painting, offering insights into each creative’s process and recent projects. The evening will take place at The Vermont Hollywood on 14 April 2026.
- Marina Willer, Lizzy Stewart, intranetgirl, Ollie Babajide Tikare: Tickets now available for April’s Nicer Tuesdays!
It's Nice That · Mar 17, 2026
It’s Nice That announces the April 2026 edition of Nicer Tuesdays, taking place at EartH Hackney in London. The event will feature talks by Marina Willer, Lizzy Stewart, Intra, and Ollie Babajide Tikare, covering topics from human insight in design and illustrated novels to digital art and photographic storytelling. The evening celebrates experimentation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary practice in contemporary design and art.
- “Be loud online, build connections, and look for side doors...” – How to get seen by brands
It's Nice That · Mar 9, 2026
In this edition of Creative Career Conundrums, Katie Cadwell, co-founder of Lucky Dip, offers advice to emerging designers on how to attract collaborations with major brands. She emphasizes the importance of online visibility, passion projects, networking, and finding indirect routes into big-name opportunities. The piece encourages creatives to focus on growth and consistency rather than comparison.
- From Lord of The Rings fanzines to chainmail bikinis: Inside the packed portfolio of Charlotte Mei
It's Nice That · Feb 23, 2026
The article covers illustrator and painter Charlotte Mei’s talk at December’s Nicer Tuesdays in London, where she reflected on her creative journey from making Lord of the Rings fanzines to working with major brands like Sony Music, Hermès, and Nike. She discussed her artistic themes of myths and memories and spoke candidly about navigating the creative industry as a working-class artist.
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