Clare Lavelle
Designer · Founder
3 articles · Mar 2025 — Mar 2026
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“No one else will do this!”
Articles & interviews
- Real talk, real people: why IRL is the community you've been waiting for
Creative Boom · Mar 10, 2026
Creative Boom IRL is a new series of informal, free creative meetups across the UK, launched by Creative Boom to foster real-world connections among designers, illustrators, and other creatives. The initiative grew from the success of The Studio, Creative Boom’s online community, and now spans multiple cities from Manchester to Belfast. The article highlights how these events are revitalizing local creative networks and encouraging collaboration beyond digital platforms.
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Creative Boom · Sep 24, 2025
Creative Boom has announced a new partnership with Lake District–based paper mill James Cropper to support its grassroots Creative Boom IRL events. These free, volunteer-run meetups bring creatives together across the UK to connect and collaborate. The partnership ensures the events remain inclusive and community-driven while expanding to more cities.
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Creative Boom · Mar 25, 2025
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May gathers advice from a range of successful creatives on the lessons that transformed their careers. Contributors including designers, illustrators, and creative directors share insights about persistence, collaboration, rest, and self-initiative. The piece highlights how mindset shifts often matter more than technical skills in achieving creative success.
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