Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
Creative Boom profiles illustrator Dan Woodger’s Run London/Draw London project, which merges his passion for running with illustration to raise funds for Oxfam during the London Marathon. Donors can pledge to have themselves drawn into a large map of the marathon route, with the final artwork to be released as a signed print. The initiative blends community participation, digital art, and charity fundraising.
