Creative Boom

🎄✨Merry Christmas everyone! From all of us at Creative Boom! What a year it's been! ✨🎄 As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on what has been an extraordinary year for my platform. This year, we: 👀 Released two seasons of The Creative Boom Podcast, sharing inspiring stories from across the creative industries. 👀 Travelled the globe—from Tokyo to Milan, Miami to Auckland, Glastonbury to New York—meeting incredible creatives and exploring the vibrant cultures that drive our industry. 👀 Collaborated with the amazing creative community to provide invaluable advice and insight on topics like networking, brand building, mindfulness, and marketing, ensuring everyone felt supported in their journeys. 👀 Supported thousands of creative professionals through insightful articles, podcast episodes, engaging social media content, and our growing newsletter. 👀 Partnered with some incredible brands, whose innovation and collaboration inspire us daily. It’s been a year of growth, creativity, and connection, made possible by the support of this incredible community. As we head into a well-deserved break to rest and recharge, I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of Creative Boom’s journey. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy, prosperous 2025. See you in the new year! 👏

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 This week on The Creative Boom Podcast, we’re joined by Jessi Brattengeier, Creative Director at The New York Times. 👀 In this clip, Jessi dives into the art of design at The Times—from exploring its iconic archive and typography to approaching everything through a branding lens. Hear how she balances tradition with innovation while fostering collaboration in one of the world’s most prestigious newsrooms. ✨ Don’t miss her insights on internal branding, creative freedom, and why side projects matter for every designer. 📲 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Or follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/d3Zs7ED4 #branding #brandidentity #graphicdesigning #graphicdesign #editorialdesign #creativeinspiration #creativedirector #creativeboom

Discourse or 'Diss-course'?: is it time to cancel criticism culture? 👀 This year, we've seen countless memes, articles, social media posts, and even TV segments about rebrands, but do we need to draw a bolder line when critiquing design work? We asked you, the creative community, and you provided your thoughts. Read all of them here: https://lnkd.in/eGpvc33x Words by Abbey Bamford. Featured pics via JLR, Pentagram, and Wolff Olins Meanwhile, what do you think? And, for a festive positive spin, which have been your favourite rebrands of 2024? #branding #brandidentity #graphicdesigning #graphicdesign #designstudio #creativeindustries #creativeinspiration #creativeboom

A Year in Review! 👀 We recently had a glimpse of the future of visual media and you'd be surprised what we found. There are, in fact, five key themes unearthed from the Visual Insights report courtesy of Stocksy. It's a culmination of the platform's deep understanding of the cultural undercurrents shaping today's visual communications. From bad form and 'down key shift' to old soul energy and imperfection, it's all right here for you to read: https://lnkd.in/ebug7weE #design #visualcommunications #creativeindustries #creativeindustry #creativeinspiration #graphicdesigning #branding #inassociationwith #creativeboom

🎙️ Recently on The Creative Boom Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Joseph Parsons—a graphic designer by day and stand-up comedian by night. 🎨😂 We delved into Joseph’s unique journey from the structured world of design to the unpredictable comedy stage, and wow, what a story! We talked about the resilience it takes to thrive in live performance, the creative overlap between design and comedy, and how failure can be your best teacher. Joseph also shared the inspiration behind his new stand-up tour, Redesigned, which hilariously ties together his dual careers. We didn’t shy away from deeper topics either—modern dating pressures, family dynamics, and how humor can tackle the serious stuff. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance two wildly different creative passions, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of food for thought. A lovely one for the last week before the festive break. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this one! 🎧✨ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eFaDKrm6 #GraphicDesigning #GraphicDesign #StandUpComedy #CreativeBoom

The OG of Breakfast: Cornelius the Cockerel struts Kellogg's into a new era 👀 If you remember the classic Jayou from Jurassic 5, prepare to feel old—it's just entered the advertising realm for the first time. It forms the backdrop of Kellogg's new campaign (by Leo Burnett UK) which launches today alongside its bold new visual identity for its cereal range, created by Landor. 🐔🐔🐔 Read all about it: https://lnkd.in/eKgPQrNm #branding #brandidentity #advertising #adcampaign #graphicdesigning #graphicdesign #campaignlaunch #marketing #creativeboom

Just in... New branding for probiotic drink celebrates mothers everywhere 👀 Designed by award-winning creative director Chris Chapman, adam&eveDDB's new brand identity for Agua de Madre fizzes with joy and purpose. Read all about it right here: https://lnkd.in/e3tP85sK #branding #brandidentity #identitydesign #graphicdesigning #designstudio #graphicdesign #brand #creativeindustries #creativeboom

Here’s a little preview of The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special, coming up on 19 December. 👀🎄 Joining host Katy Cowan for lots of fun are ten former guests from the show, including: Trent Payne, Katie Cadwell, Miles Watts, Seema Sharma, Barrington Reeves, Angela Roche, Graeme McGowan, Cat How, Lisa Smith and Luigi Carnovale. Huge thanks to everyone involved and happy holidays to you, the listeners. Make sure you tune in next week! Until then! Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/dVih6d8 #creativeboom #creativeindustries #happyholidays #podcasting

From Pamela Anderson to Zaha Hadid, the Design Museum explores a century of swimming culture 👀 Dive into the history of swimming with Splash! 🌊 Curated by the brilliant Amber Butchart, this must-see exhibition at the Design Museum explores 100 years of style, culture, and design in and around the water. Opens next spring—don’t miss it! https://lnkd.in/drW99aZG cc the Design Museum #designmuseum #swimming #artandculture #creativeindustries #creativeinspiration #creativeboom

Walking into David Hockney’s Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) at Factory International in Manchester is like stepping into a kaleidoscope of colour, creativity, and pure joy. 👀 This isn’t your typical exhibition—it’s an immersive journey through 60 years of one of Britain’s most beloved artists, narrated by Hockney himself. From towering walls and floor projections featuring instantly recognisable classics to more recent iPad paintings, the show at Aviva Studios brings his work to life in extraordinary ways. Hearing Hockney’s candid insights and laughter made it feel deeply personal, and the soaring score by Nico Muhly was so moving it brought a tear to our eye. Running until 25 January 2025, Bigger & Closer is a must-see for art lovers and anyone looking for inspiration. Factory International has truly created an experience that celebrates Hockney’s genius and his enduring passion for art. If you’re in or near Manchester, we can’t recommend this enough. It’s vibrant, emotional, and utterly unforgettable. 💫 Read more about it on Creative Boom: https://lnkd.in/ezxVkycT Or watch the video below featuring our friend Fiona McGarva. Thanks to Factory International for the warm welcome, too. #DavidHockney #BiggerAndCloser #ImmersiveArt #ManchesterEvents #CreativeInspiration #CreativeBoom #Manchester