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Create! is a new book hoping to turn kids into creative leaders

Against a background of continuous cuts to arts funding, and the steady decline of art as a valued subject within education, London-based design and illustration studio Rude has released a new book that hopes to inspire younger generations to pursue creative careers. Simply named Create!, this colourful title by Rude founders Abi and Rupert Meats pushes back against the assault...

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Bringing cities together through design

In a world that often feels increasingly divided, creativity still has the rare power to bring people together. Design, art and culture remind us that collaboration and conversation can bridge language, geography and politics, and that’s exactly what I wanted to explore with my latest project: a creative exchange between Manchester and Barcelona. I’ve just returned from Barcelona after curating…...

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Beak is serving up craft beer with a literary twist

Craft beer packaging has long been a playground for bold visuals and boundary-pushing graphics. From psychedelic illustrations to stripped-back typography, the humble can often acts as a tiny aluminium billboard, selling not only a drink but also an aesthetic. Yet as the space becomes saturated with increasingly elaborate artwork, some brewers are looking for new ways to stand out. Beak...