Designers and creative leads credited on Crop projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom announces the return of its podcast for Season 10, now available in video format for the first time. Hosted by Katy Cowan, the season features an impressive lineup of creative industry figures including Brian Collins, Pum Lefebure, and Jeff Staple, with sponsorship from paper manufacturer James Cropper. The new season emphasizes authentic conversations about creative careers and the evolving design landscape.
Creative Boom has announced a new partnership with Lake District–based paper mill James Cropper to support its grassroots Creative Boom IRL events. These free, volunteer-run meetups bring creatives together across the UK to connect and collaborate. The partnership ensures the events remain inclusive and community-driven while expanding to more cities.
Creative agency D8 collaborated with British paper manufacturer James Cropper to launch Coloursource, a new range of 50 coloured papers. The campaign celebrates traditional craftsmanship through handcrafted imagery by photographer Susan Castillo and videos produced with Creative Boom. The project highlights the heritage and sustainability of British paper-making while positioning Coloursource as a symbol of creative authenticity.
Creative Boom’s Katy Cowan visits James Cropper, Britain’s last working coloured paper mill, to explore its heritage, craftsmanship, and new Coloursource range. The article highlights the mill’s 180-year legacy, sustainable innovations, and its new direct-to-designer offering. Cowan’s experience underscores the value of traditional craft and collaboration between makers and creatives.