Illustrator, Designer, Lettering Artist, Artist
Talking about it isn't doing it.
Action creates action.
Baby steps over big leaps.
By embracing imperfection and trying something completely, completely new, I found that this was happening.
The more creative the concept, the better. The more creative the letters, the better. The more creative the placement, the better.
When it's all you've got, starting small is absolutely enough.
Creative Boom’s podcast episode 216 features illustrator Rob Draper in a lighthearted conversation with host Katy Cowan. They discuss nostalgia, creative habits, and Draper’s daily portrait challenge, alongside reflections on his early love of electro music and dream of working for Nike. The episode offers a humorous and human take on creative life and inspiration.
Creative Boom’s podcast episode features lettering artist and designer Rob Draper in conversation with host Katy Cowan. Draper reflects on losing his job at 40, rebuilding his creative life through small steps, and rediscovering his artistic purpose. The discussion explores resilience, authenticity, and the value of craft in an AI-driven world.
Episode 214 of Creative Boom’s podcast ‘The Spark’ features Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of BOLDISM in a lively conversation about her creative philosophy, her dislike of Crocs, and her admiration for Vivienne Westwood. The discussion touches on colour in design, authenticity in creative work, and the importance of substance over style. The tone is humorous and candid, offering insight into the personality behind the studio.
Creative Boom’s profile of lettering artist Rob Draper traces his journey from redundancy and personal hardship to international recognition. Through self-initiated projects like Coffee Time, Draper turned drawing on disposable coffee cups into a career-defining practice that led to commissions from Nike, the Golden Globes, and NASA. His later collage and installation work, including a large-scale project for Fenwick, reflects his philosophy of embracing imperfection and starting small.
Creative Boom’s coverage of All Flows 2026 highlights how the Milton Keynes festival fostered deeply personal and authentic creative conversations. Talks by designers and artists such as Rob Draper, Pip Jamieson, Nada Hesham, and Jonathan Barnbrook explored identity, ethics, and community as central forces in design. The event emphasized small-scale intimacy and the power of real human connection in creative work.
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 article covers the 2025 edition of All Flows Festival in Milton Keynes, highlighting its intimate yet high-calibre programme of talks and workshops. Featuring leading designers, artists and studios, the event celebrated experimentation, materiality and connection within the creative community. The piece underscores All Flows’ growing reputation as a boutique alternative to larger design festivals.