Vicky Zaremba
Designer
Articles & interviews3
- What now? Practical advice from the creative community for 2026's graduates
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.
- Real talk, real people: why IRL is the community you've been waiting for
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.
- "Creative Boom Partners with James Cropper for IRL Meetups"
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.