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Creative Boom · Sep 1, 2026 · Interview

London motion studio Art&Graft discusses In Pursuit of Magic, a self-initiated short film made over two years by 42 members of its team. The film uses five differently rendered characters and a deliberately blind, collaborative "picture consequences" process to explore the frustrations, breakthroughs and shared purpose of creative work. Zelig Sound mirrored the project's sectional process in the soundtrack.

Creative Boom · Jul 20, 2026 · Interview

Tokyo- and New York-based animator Sawako Kabuki discusses her award-winning work about bodies, bodily fluids, sexuality and unruly physical experiences. She explains her largely solo animation practice, the influence of Ukiyo-e and Yokoo on her visual language, and how her work has evolved from processing personal trauma toward themes of bodily sensation, freedom and healing.

Creative Boom · Jul 15, 2026

Creative Boom's July Booms & Shakes roundup reports senior hires, internal promotions, new divisions and retail launches across the creative industry. Highlights include Oliver hiring former TikTok executive creative director Tom Skinner, Mother Design opening an analogue-craft shop in Los Angeles, and MOX launching its experiential brand-design division MOX/WORLDS with a Formula E brief.

Creative Boom · Jul 15, 2026

Koto has launched CcType, an affordable font foundry intended to make the agency's typography knowledge and craft accessible beyond major clients. It debuts with the CcTimeline typeface, with individual styles priced from £60 and no renewal fees. Co-founder and chief creative officer Jowey Roden frames the venture as an extension of Koto's free Seasoned learning hub and its prior open-source font releases through Google Fonts.

Creative Boom · Jul 1, 2026

Creative Boom profiles New Jersey-based illustrator Kaitlin Brito, exploring how she balances personal 'pure making' with client work to avoid burnout. Brito discusses her process, tools, and inspirations, from her black ink pen technique to her nostalgic visual style rooted in vintage references. The piece highlights her reflections on creativity, client relationships, and the evolving role of AI in illustration.

The Brand Identity · Jun 12, 2026 · Interview

The Brand Identity interviews Petter Westlund, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Feels Like, a design and innovation studio based in Los Angeles and Barcelona. Born from B-Reel, Feels Like focuses on blending design and technology through a small, agile team model. The discussion explores their philosophy, the studio’s AI-driven project for Google and the US Ski & Snowboard Team, and their approach to meaningful digital experiences.

The Brand Identity · Jun 12, 2026

Human After All developed the event identity for Google NewFront 2026, centered on the concept of 'Amplified Flow' to express unity and momentum across digital and physical touchpoints. The London-based studio created a comprehensive system spanning motion, print, and environmental design, supported by a sonic identity from Zelig Sound. The project leveraged AI tools and Google’s color palette to convey energy and cohesion for the Google Marketing Platform’s showcase event.