Andstudio transformed IKEA’s annual Life at Home Report into a visually engaging magazine format. The publication presents research findings through a cohesive editorial layout that enhances readability and storytelling.
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Creative Boom's article by Tom May highlights the winners of Penguin's 2026 Cover Design Award, revealing how Gen Z readers are drawn to visually distinctive, conceptually rich book covers. The feature showcases six winning designs for 'Night Watch' and 'A Wrinkle in Time', emphasizing handcrafted techniques, limited palettes, and meaningful storytelling. The piece underscores how younger audiences value book covers as both art and identity statements.
Creative Boom profiles illustrator Tim McDonagh and his work on the updated edition of *Star Wars: Galactic Atlas*, originally commissioned by Egmont Publishing. The article explores his process, from hand-drawn sketches to digital finishing in Photoshop, and how he expanded the atlas to include new Star Wars content. McDonagh reflects on his lifelong fandom and the joy of revisiting the galaxy through detailed, organic illustrations.
The article covers The Gourmand’s third book in its food-focused series, published by Taschen, which explores the world of mushrooms through photography, essays, and recipes. Creative director David Lane and editor-in-chief Marina Tweed continue their minimalist visual approach, with photography by Bobby Doherty capturing the mushroom’s iconic form. The publication blends culinary, historical, and design perspectives into a richly visual and conceptual exploration.
