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Creative Boom · Apr 13, 2026

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 · Apr 8, 2026

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.

Creative Boom · Feb 3, 2026

Creative Boom’s article by Tom May summarizes Frontify’s 2026 report 'Rebranding Redefined', which outlines six key strategies for modern rebranding. Drawing insights from studios like JKR, Buck, DIA, and Mozilla, it emphasizes living brand systems, meaningful use of type and color, sonic branding, flexibility, motion integration, and cultural relevance. The piece encourages designers to move beyond static assets and build adaptive, emotionally resonant brands.

Creative Boom · Jan 7, 2026

Creative Boom’s article by Tom May explores how Melbourne-based studio Standard Projects created a brand identity for London post-production studio Microdot. The identity draws from cinema’s technical language—edge codes, timecodes, and film grain—to make invisible post-production work visible without breaking its illusion. The result is a restrained, monochrome system that feels authentic to filmmaking while allowing Microdot’s work to shine.

The Brand Identity · Dec 16, 2025

Standard Projects created a cinematic and technically precise brand identity for London-based post-production studio Microdot. The identity draws from film production tools and visual language, balancing artistic experimentation with disciplined execution. Using a monochrome palette and Akzidenz Grotesk, the system captures Microdot’s ethos of making the invisible visible through subtle, immersive design.

It's Nice That · Dec 15, 2025

It’s Nice That’s annual roundup highlights 25 standout moving image projects from 2025, spanning animation, film, and experimental motion work. The feature celebrates tactile, analogue approaches alongside AI-assisted techniques, spotlighting creators like Catriona Drummond, Jack Sachs, and studios such as Blinkink and Plains of Yonder. The article reflects a year defined by curiosity about process and a renewed appreciation for physical materials in digital storytelling.

It's Nice That · Apr 7, 2025

A24 has released a new screenplay book for Celine Song’s acclaimed film 'Past Lives', designed and art directed by Actual Source. The publication combines essays, stills, and the bilingual screenplay to reflect the film’s emotional tone. Using a restrained design and Garamond typeface, the book captures the film’s quiet beauty and contemplative atmosphere.