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Creative Boom · Jun 23, 2026

Creative Boom profiles Southern California designer Tyler Spangler, whose punk roots and psychology background inform his vibrant, candy-coloured digital collages. The article explores his journey from booking punk shows to working with major brands like Gucci and the UN, while maintaining his DIY ethos and focus on personal expression. Spangler’s process emphasizes spontaneity, self-therapy through art, and staying true to his unique visual voice.

The Brand Identity · May 7, 2026 · Interview

The Brand Identity interviews Isabelle Tan, a junior designer at 2x4, about her cross-cultural design perspective shaped by growing up in Southeast Asia and studying in New York. She discusses her award-winning thesis 'Voice Print,' her fascination with reframing 'ugly' design elements, and her experience working on projects for clients like Chanel and Miu Miu. The conversation explores her evolving design philosophy balancing Asian density and Western minimalism.

Creative Boom · May 6, 2026

Creative Boom profiles French director and set designer Alix Bortoli, known for her handcrafted, sculptural stop-motion films made from wood, fabric, paper, and clay. The article focuses on her recent campaign for organic perfume brand Ffern, exploring her tactile process and philosophy of staying true to handmade craft in a digital age. It also traces her career from art school to collaborations with major fashion houses and her representation by Soixante Quinze.

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.

The Brand Identity · Oct 3, 2025 · Interview

The Brand Identity interviews Modem co-founder Astin le Clercq about the studio’s unique decision to operate with an expiry date set for 2030. Le Clercq discusses Modem’s hybrid model blending a think tank and design studio, its decentralised network of collaborators, and its open-source product ventures like Dream Recorder. The conversation explores how temporality, research, and collaboration shape Modem’s experimental approach to design and technology.

Creative Boom · Jul 1, 2025

Creative Boom's article by Tom May highlights a curated selection of independent illustrators and studios selling prints online for summer 2025. It encourages readers to support artists directly, showcasing diverse styles from risograph collectives to digital-analogue illustrators. The feature celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability, and the personal touch of independent creators.

It's Nice That · Jun 9, 2025

Wax Poetics and Chanel collaborated on a creative roundtable in Paris featuring Solange, Angèle, Neneh Cherry, and Yukimi to celebrate the launch of Chanel’s new Chance Eau Splendide fragrance. The filmed discussion explored creativity, intuition, and the parallels between music and scent, later documented in a zine with photography by Vincent Catel. The project highlights Chanel’s continued emphasis on artistic experimentation and collaboration across disciplines.