Designers and creative leads credited on Vogue projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom’s 2026 community poll highlights 15 illustrators shaping the global illustration scene, emphasizing originality and human touch in an AI-saturated era. The list spans established names like Noma Bar and Malika Favre to emerging talents such as Anna Micheloni and Genie Espinosa. The article celebrates craftsmanship, individuality, and the enduring commercial relevance of distinctive illustration.
Creative Boom profiles French type designer Margot Lévêque and the launch of her new foundry, Claude Type. The article explores her philosophy of slow, craft-focused typography, her inspirations from Claude Garamont and her grandmother Claudine, and her collaborations with International Magic and 27Bureau on the foundry’s website. It positions Claude Type as a couture-style atelier emphasizing time, care, and intention in type design.
It’s Nice That announces the lineup for May 2026’s Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring artist Murugiah, type designer Amber Weaver, photographer Delali Ayivi, and animators Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson. The event will explore topics from surreal illustration and type publishing to Togolese identity and stop-motion animation for the BBC show Small Prophets.
It’s Nice That announces the November 2025 edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring talks from Porto Rocha, Jennie Baptiste, Boomranng Studio, and Alice Isaac. The lineup spans design, photography, and collage, with discussions on identity, culture, and creative process. The event will be held at EartH Hackney with music by Epidemic Sound and sponsorship from El Rayo and Lovecorn.
Creative Boom profiles Brooklyn-based Romanian designer and illustrator Ionut Radulescu, exploring his emotionally driven collage and typographic work that bridges personal expression and commercial storytelling. The article traces his journey from Romania to New York, his collaborations with global brands, and his philosophy of embracing imperfection and authenticity. It also highlights his teaching, award recognition, and evolving interest in animation and AI tools.
The article profiles London-based photographer and art director Tais Sirote, whose surreal still lifes blur the line between real and rendered. Known for her hyperreal aesthetic inspired by CGI, Sirote’s process remains tactile, using photograms and airbrushed prints. The piece highlights her collaborations, exhibition work, and evolving focus on portraiture.
The Brand Identity interviews Beijing-born, Brooklyn-based designer and art director Zitong Zhao about her multidisciplinary career spanning studios, agencies, and major brands. Zhao discusses her independent projects like #dobservations and her new creative label pioklepiokle, emphasizing authenticity, curiosity, and the value of being a generalist. The conversation explores her creative process, lessons from industry giants, and her philosophy on slowing down in a fast-paced world.
BP&O features Sömestr Studio’s rebrand for Istanbul-based film production company Pomus. The new identity uses variable typography, a custom typeface called Pranklin Pothic, and a vibrant blue-and-pink palette inspired by the studio’s fruit-themed name. The result balances playfulness and professionalism, positioning Pomus as a creative, globally minded production company.