- From idea to impact with illustrator Jake Hawkins
Creative Boom · Jan 15, 2026
Creative Boom profiles London-based illustrator Jake Hawkins, exploring his conceptual approach to editorial illustration and his work for major publications like The Economist, The Guardian, and Gay Times. The article highlights his focus on queer themes, metaphor-driven visuals, and the balance between speed and creativity in editorial contexts. It also touches on his tools, process, and personal inspirations.
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- gomi launches 'Forever' phone cases to protest the £25bn throwaway accessories industry
Creative Boom · Dec 17, 2025
Brighton-based design studio gomi has launched the Forever Phone Case, a fully circular, repairable, and upgradable product made from 100% recycled LDPE plastic. The project challenges the £25bn throwaway phone accessories industry by offering a sustainable alternative that never becomes waste. Each case is handmade, unique, and designed to be remade for future phone models.
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- Curious how filmmakers are using AI? Check out the Bionic Awards
Creative Boom · Nov 11, 2025
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May introduces The Bionic Awards, a new grassroots initiative founded by Alex Pell and Andy Gordon to celebrate creative uses of AI in filmmaking. Unlike corporate AI contests, Bionic focuses on accessibility, inclusivity, and genuine creative exploration. The awards aim to build a global community of creators experimenting with generative video and hybrid workflows.
- "Village Green's Font Family Project Pairs Foundries to Fundraise for Charity"
The Brand Identity · Oct 2, 2025
Village Green’s ‘Font Family’ project brings together type foundries to create screen-printed posters raising funds for War Child UK. Led by Tom Fearn, the initiative pairs contrasting typefaces to form playful, human-like compositions, celebrating collaboration and craft. The project involved multiple foundries, a specialist printer, and photographer Sun Lee, emphasizing tactile design and community spirit.
- Aardman Animates Ads for Nest Pensions with Fun Feathery Theme
Creative Boom · Oct 2, 2025
Aardman Animations has created a humorous new campaign for UK pension provider Nest, featuring a flock of CG-animated birds that bring warmth and relatability to the topic of pensions. Directed by Will Studd and art directed by Paul Abbot, the two 30-second spots emulate Aardman’s signature claymation style while being rendered in CG. The campaign, led by Atomic London and narrated by comedian Bill Bailey, aims to make pensions more engaging for British workers.
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- "New Hires, Big Wins Mark Creative Industry's Latest Highlights"
Creative Boom · Sep 10, 2025
Creative Boom launches its first 'Booms & Shakes' monthly roundup, highlighting new hires, client wins, leadership changes, and studio launches across the creative industry. Agencies like ARK, VCCP, Genoa Black, and The Midnight Club feature prominently, alongside new ventures such as Strategy Department and GOOD Studio. The article also notes D&AD CEO Dara Lynch’s departure and regional creative initiatives in Manchester.
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- New Book Explores Moomin Mug Craze
It's Nice That · Aug 26, 2025
The article explores a new book from the Moomin Shop documenting the decades-long phenomenon of Moomin-themed mugs produced by Moomin Arabia. It highlights the cultural significance of these illustrated ceramics, their connection to Tove Jansson’s original Moomin stories, and the enduring appeal among collectors. The feature includes insights from Moomin Arabia’s Mirka Paasikangas and illustrator Tove Slotte on maintaining the authenticity of the designs.
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- Six Projects Dazzle with Perfect Foil Stamping
The Brand Identity · Jun 11, 2025
The Brand Identity’s article by Poppy Thaxter showcases six design projects that exemplify the beauty and craft of foil stamping and other print finishing techniques. Featuring work by studios such as Tomorrow Studio, The FUTURE they PROMISED, and Studio Sly, the roundup highlights how metallic and tactile finishes elevate packaging, editorial, and identity design. Each project demonstrates a balance of restraint and opulence in applying foil and texture.
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- "All Flows 2025 Elevates Creative Scene in Milton Keynes"
Creative Boom · Jun 9, 2025
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.
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- Debating the Need to Drop Gendered Job Titles
Creative Boom · Mar 6, 2025
Creative Boom’s Abbey Bamford explores whether the term 'female founder' still holds value in 2025. The article gathers perspectives from women leading design studios worldwide, revealing a divide between those who see the label as empowering visibility and those who view it as outdated or limiting. The discussion highlights broader issues of gendered language, representation, and equality in the creative industry.
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- Ways Creatives Can Build Visibility Without Social Media
Creative Boom · Feb 24, 2025
The article by Tom May explores how creatives can raise their professional profiles without relying on social media, which is becoming less effective due to algorithmic changes and pay-to-play models. It highlights alternative strategies such as traditional PR, owned media like newsletters, SEO, and direct human engagement through events and personal outreach. The piece features insights from various industry professionals and agency leaders who share practical advice for building visibility and client relationships in 2025.
- Top January 2025 Typefaces from Leading Foundries
Creative Boom · Jan 13, 2025
Creative Boom’s January 2025 roundup by Tom May highlights seven new typefaces from international foundries and designers. The selection spans from the Art Deco-inspired SLTF Bergamot Grotesk to the culturally significant Munegascu, showcasing innovation, heritage, and stylistic diversity in contemporary typography. Each featured release demonstrates how type design continues to evolve across aesthetic and cultural dimensions.
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- "Nomint Crafts WWF Stop-Motion Film Using Thermal Imaging"
It's Nice That · Nov 27, 2024
London-based animation studio Nomint has created 'In Hot Water', a stop-motion film for WWF that visualizes the impact of rising ocean temperatures using thermal imaging. The studio developed a unique process of 'painting with heat', controlling the temperature of each element to produce color variations captured by a thermal camera. The project underscores the fragility of ecosystems and the importance of craft in an increasingly automated industry.
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- The FUTURE they PROMISED reference SOMA’s heritage and context for the bar’s timeless identity
The Brand Identity · Oct 26, 2021
London-based studio The FUTURE they PROMISED created a refined brand identity for SOMA, a Soho cocktail bar inspired by Indian heritage and architecture. The project features a custom logomark referencing calligraphic gestures, a bespoke cut of WT Monarch Nova, and a luxurious tactile material palette. The design balances contemporary and classic aesthetics through thoughtful typography, color, and print finishes.
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