From aphasia to art: how Eilish Briscoe is reimagining visual communication
After a stroke left her unable to write, this designer transformed her recovery into revolutionary typographic art. Most of us
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Nabiha Syed on how Mozilla Foundation’s rebrand signals a spirit of ‘defiant optimism’
The executive director explains how this Pentagram-led identity avoids tech design cliches, leading to something quite different and original. After
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Banksy’s print legacy finally gets its due
Documenting every print edition by the artist from 2002-2022, Banksy: The Prints reveals the subversive genius behind 30,000 collectable works.
Tom May
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Pepsi launches landmark campaign: is this the future of advertising?
This ad doesn't just feature creators, it's made in partnership with them. And that's borderline revolutionary. Read on, as I
Tom May
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Is the release of ChatGPT5 good or bad news for creatives?
ChatGPT is going up a gear, and it's going to be a wild ride; are you ready for the impact?
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What I learned about surviving as a freelancer by watching the Lionesses
England's Euro 2025 victory offers us unexpected lessons as creatives. Let's get something out of the way from the start:
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Glastonbury 2025: How Shangri-La is schooling the art world
Creative Boom is on the ground at Glastonbury Festival, where the art-led Shangri-La area has just opened its gates. Here's
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Joy from chaos: How London’s latest festival is redefining connection
Acrylicize's inaugural Joy festival brought together artists, designers and cultural explorers for two days of creative exchange in East London.
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‘Campaigns say things, but culture proves them’: thought leader James Hurst on doing design right
In a sensational session for members of The Studio, James Hurst revealed why design, as a declaration rather than decoration,
Tom May
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The 20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025
These visionary creatives are redefining visual communication with bold aesthetics, cultural storytelling and boundary-pushing innovation across all mediums. The graphic
