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- 15 typefaces designers love to use in 2026
Creative Boom · Apr 15, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup by Tom May highlights 15 typefaces that designers continue to use and admire, from timeless classics like Helvetica and Futura to newer, accessibility-driven fonts like Inclusive Sans. The article reflects ongoing trends toward functional, inclusive, and personality-rich type design, showing how both heritage and innovation coexist in contemporary typography.
ExpediaAmsterdamtypography - Derek Abella got laid off on Valentine's Day
Creative Boom · Apr 14, 2026
The article profiles Miami-born, New York-based illustrator Derek Abella, whose career took off after being laid off on Valentine's Day 2020. It explores how his Art Deco-inspired, emotionally resonant illustrations gained traction during the pandemic, leading to collaborations with major media outlets and brands. Abella reflects on resilience, creative growth, and his evolving artistic direction as he approaches a new decade in his career.
The New York TimesThe New Yorkerillustration - Berta Vallo sees the stories hiding inside your kitchen drawer
Creative Boom · Apr 7, 2026
Creative Boom profiles Budapest-born illustrator Berta Vallo, whose maximalist, detail-rich works explore nostalgia, identity, and everyday clutter. Trained at Central Saint Martins and represented by Pocko, Vallo has created editorial illustrations for major publications like Die Zeit and Rolling Stone. Her self-initiated pieces, such as 'Lunch' and 'Still Life', reflect her experiences between London and Budapest and her fascination with the stories hidden in ordinary objects.
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It's Nice That · Mar 23, 2026
It’s Nice That announces the April 2026 edition of Nicer Tuesdays in Los Angeles, featuring talks by Wedge Studio, Mindy Seu, Da’Shaunae Marisa, and Ben Sanders. The event will explore topics across branding, design, publishing, photography, and painting, offering insights into each creative’s process and recent projects. The evening will take place at The Vermont Hollywood on 14 April 2026.
- "8 Must-Know Chinese Illustrators Blending Tradition and Innovation"
Creative Boom · Oct 14, 2025
Creative Boom’s feature 'East Meets Everywhere' spotlights eight Chinese illustrators represented by Caper Illustration, a London–Shanghai agency bridging Eastern and Western visual cultures. The article highlights how these artists blend traditional Chinese art forms with modern digital techniques, working with major global brands. It celebrates the diversity, innovation, and global reach of contemporary Chinese illustration.
- Ard Su's Editorial Illustrations Blend Futuristic Styles with Human Depth
It's Nice That · Jul 24, 2025
The article profiles New York-based illustrator Ard Su, whose editorial work blends the cold precision of technology and medicine with human warmth and emotion. Known for commissions from major media outlets and brands like Apple and Adidas, Ard’s digital illustrations reinterpret the flat Alegria style through geometric experimentation and mature color palettes. The piece explores her conceptual approach, influences from literature and film, and her fascination with emotional distance in modern life.
- Mark Harris Challenges Graphic Design Norms Through Photo Collage Art
It's Nice That · Apr 30, 2025
The article profiles American illustrator Mark Harris, whose photo-collage editorial work blends handmade textures and physical materials to challenge the rigidity of traditional graphic design. Drawing inspiration from Bauhaus, Dadaism, and Constructivism, Harris’ practice emphasizes imperfection and human touch, contrasting his earlier agency experience. His work has appeared in major publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Bloomberg Businessweek.
The New York TimesThe Guardianeditorial - Con McHugh Animates Jazz with Live Looping Shows
Creative Boom · Apr 29, 2025
Bristol-based illustrator Con McHugh collaborated with jazz clarinettist Adrian Cox to create looping, hand-drawn animations for a live jazz performance. The project embraced spontaneity and improvisation, mirroring the spirit of jazz through surreal, expressive visuals. It marked a creative turning point for McHugh, reconnecting him with his looser, more instinctive drawing style.
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It's Nice That · Feb 17, 2025
It’s Nice That announces the lineup for March 2025’s Nicer Tuesdays event, featuring Koto, The White Pube, Stella Murphy, and Will Norman. The evening will explore topics from branding and editorial illustration to music video production and art criticism. The event is supported by WePresent and Frontify and will take place at EartH in Hackney on 4 March 2025.
- Ramon Keimig Crafts New Visual Language Inspired by Nature
It's Nice That · Jan 23, 2025
The article profiles illustrator Ramon Keimig and his evolution toward a more organic, nature-inspired visual language. Now based near Germany’s Black Forest, Keimig blends analogue and digital methods—such as printmaking, Risograph, and Photoshop—to create intricate works influenced by biological and cosmic forms. The piece explores how his environment and fine art studies have shaped his new approach to illustration.
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