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Articles & interviews
- Top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted for by creatives
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.
- Affinity Rebrands with Bold Identity, Now Free to Use
Affinity, the professional creative software brand recently acquired by Canva, has unveiled a full rebrand and product relaunch. Led by Canva’s European creative director Tom Carey and executed with Design by Twist, the new identity balances connection to Canva with a distinct, creative personality. Featuring a bespoke serif logomark, custom typeface by Ohno, and a tactile color palette, the rebrand emphasizes approachability and artistic expression.
- "Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Designers Today"
Elizabeth Goodspeed’s feature for It’s Nice That explores the complex question of whether an ethical designer can truly exist in today’s commercial landscape. Through perspectives from studios like Pentagram, Koto, and Creech, the piece examines how designers navigate moral boundaries, client choices, and the contradictions of working within a capitalist system. The article highlights how personal values, studio policies, and structural realities shape what 'ethical design' means in practice.
- Pentagram Reimagines Cybersecurity Branding for MIND
Pentagram, led by Eddie Opara, created a dynamic and fluid brand identity for cybersecurity startup MIND. The design visualises 'fluid intelligence' through motion and parametric forms, breaking away from conventional cybersecurity aesthetics. The project combines strategic color choices, minimalist typography, and motion design to express MIND's real-time data protection capabilities.
- Chantal Jahchan’s collages draw inspiration from Wikipedia rabbit holes
The article profiles designer Chantal Jahchan and her intricate editorial collage work for major publications like The New York Times and The Atlantic. It explores her research-heavy process, often sparked by 'Wikipedia rabbit holes', and her transition from Pentagram to freelance editorial design. Jahchan’s collages blend archival imagery and conceptual depth to visually interpret complex stories.
- Hotlist 2025: 25 Most Popular Design Studios Voted by Peers
Creative Boom’s 'Hotlist 2025' highlights 25 of the most admired design studios worldwide, as voted by industry peers. The article celebrates leading agencies such as Pentagram, PORTO ROCHA, Ragged Edge, and &Walsh for their innovative branding and design work across sectors from tech to fashion. It aims to inspire creatives by showcasing studios that are shaping contemporary design culture.
- Vineyard Theatre by NB Studio
BP&O’s feature by Emily Gosling explores NB Studio’s rebrand for New York’s Vineyard Theatre, marking its 40th anniversary. The identity replaces a static logo with a variable system using over 25 typefaces from New York-based designers and foundries, reflecting the theatre’s community-driven and fearless ethos. The design balances flexibility and consistency through a black master logo, adaptable grids, and the custom variable typeface HEX Franklin.
- Margot Lévêque details her unconventional journey from biology degree to the forefront of type design
The Brand Identity interviews French designer Margot Lévêque about her unconventional path from studying biology to becoming a leading independent type designer. She discusses her education, collaborations with studios like Pentagram, &Walsh, and Dinamo, and her self-initiated projects such as 'In House' and 'Our Type Design Guide for Beginners.' The conversation highlights her passion for serif typography, her creative process, and her philosophy on freelancing and self-driven work.
- Emerging Visual Artists Gain Spotlight
PRINT Magazine announces the 2024 class of its New Visual Artists program, celebrating emerging designers and illustrators under 30. The article highlights the legacy of the award, past notable alumni, and the Community Choice Award winner, Danu Ardhata. COLLINS designed the identity for this year’s edition, bridging the program’s past and future.