Creative Boom

Art Vinyl names Record Cover Artwork of the Year 👀 Last night, @Art Vinyl unveiled the winner of the 20th Best Art Vinyl Award, the annual art prize for the best record cover design of the year, at the Hari in Belgravia, London. First place was awarded to Toronto-based multimedia artist Rajni Perera for her artwork on the cover of Australian Jazz/funk band Hiatus Kaiyote's fourth studio album, 'Love Heart Cheat Code'. The album – released by Brainfeeder and Ninja Tune – was chosen from a diverse shortlist of 50 iconic and memorable vinyl cover art from 2024. There's no doubt that this year, album art has been an integral part of music artists' brands. You need only to think about 'Brat Summer' to appreciate the huge levels of cultural resonance that some album art has experienced recently. Read on to discover the full list of winners, including Taiwanese artist Lulu Lin and New York-based photographer and director Louis Browne: https://lnkd.in/eajsDagP #vinylart #winner #creative #creativeindustries #graphicdesign #photography #illustration #creativeinspiration #creativeboom

Ed Helms' SNAFU podcast embraces 'controlled messiness' in new identity 👀 In the new and improved brand by The Collected Works, expect graphics inspired by art books on Cold War propaganda, spy movie posters from the 1950s and 1960s, and vintage adventure and educational book covers. More right here: https://lnkd.in/egZFD-HY #branding #brandidentity #graphicdesigning #graphicdesign #identitydesign #brand #designstudio #creativeboom

If you want a career in a creative field, then brand design is very much considered, not least because it's a skill that's very much in demand right now. Why? 👀 Quite simply, in the world of 2025, even the biggest and best-known companies are finding it difficult to stand out in a world dominated by digital noise. This is where the power of strategic brand design comes into play. And it's a skill set that LABASAD - Barcelona School of Arts and Design is perfectly positioned to cultivate. Find out more right here: https://lnkd.in/eYVQcUbt #branding #brandidentity #graphicdesign #graphicdesigning #designers #design #creativeindustries #creativeeducation #inassociationwith #creativeboom

Distinctive Brand Assets: Who shined in 2024 and who lost? 👀 Chuck Studios business lead Robert Volten highlights the best and worst uses of famous brand assets in 2024 and gives brand leaders three resolutions for 2025: https://lnkd.in/eRfHbw_J Words by Abbey Bamford. Mentions to MullenLowe UK, BBH London, Landor and more. Do you agree? Or do you have your own winners and losers? Answers below 👇 #branding #brandidentity #brandheritage #advertising #creativeindustries #campaign #marketing #creativeboom

First journo request of 2025! Creatives! What household gadget or accessory do you own (or wish to have) that almost looks too good to use? Things for the kitchen, living room, elsewhere? Products that ooze design excellence? I'm doing some research for a new feature on Creative Boom Thanks! ☺️

🎄✨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