David Airey
Designer
4 articles · Oct 2024 — Apr 2026
Quotes
“Build something that's yours. It doesn't have to be polished. It just has to show that you care about the work beyond a client brief.”
“When I think about what's most important, it's how I treat the people that I love and how they might remember me.”
Articles & interviews
- What now? Practical advice from the creative community for 2026's graduates
Creative Boom · Apr 7, 2026
Creative Boom’s Tom May gathers advice from leading designers, creative directors, and illustrators to help 2026 graduates navigate a challenging job market. The article emphasizes showing creative thinking in portfolios, building genuine networks, being strategic in job applications, and maintaining creative momentum after graduation. Contributors from studios like Fiasco Design, Like Magic Studio, and Edna Studio share practical, encouraging insights for emerging creatives.
Fiasco DesignLike Magic StudioKISS Brandingother - How do you stay human when everything is changing this fast?
Creative Boom · Mar 30, 2026
Creative Boom announces the return of its podcast for Season 11, hosted by founder Katy Cowan and supported by Adobe. The season explores how creatives remain human amid rapid technological and cultural change, featuring guests such as Nicki Sprinz, Aporva Baxi, Liz Seabrook, and Jessie McGuire. Through personal stories and reflections, the series highlights resilience, authenticity, and the enduring value of human creativity.
- "Creative Boom's Sweet Sixteen Party in The Studio"
Creative Boom · Jul 16, 2025
Creative Boom marks its 16th anniversary with a virtual celebration hosted in its online community, The Studio. The event includes games, surprise guests, and over £2,000 worth of creative prizes from brands like Adobe, Pentagram, and Yod&Co. The article reflects on Creative Boom’s journey since 2009 and invites its global creative community to join the festivities.
- Hotlist 2025: Designers' Top Graphic Design Books Revealed
Creative Boom · Oct 28, 2024
Creative Boom’s 'Hotlist 2025' compiles the top graphic design books as voted by designers, highlighting essential titles that shape design thinking and practice. The article, written by Tom May, features classics like 'Grid Systems in Graphic Design', 'Thinking with Type', and 'Identity Designed', offering a mix of foundational and contemporary insights. It also acknowledges books addressing diversity and critical perspectives in design.