15th Sep 2011 ⁄ Readers' Studios is a lot like Readers' Wives, except we're talking about photos of some of the most stimulating creative workspaces instead of... well, you know. Today we're taking a peek at the studio of LucyMoose, a company in Scotland that turns doodles into 3D bespoke characters...
12th Sep 2011 ⁄ As I enter the world of Dawntroversial I can’t help but wonder if I have accidentally stumbled into a Lady Gaga music video. Cyborg models pose with intergalactic shoes on their shoulders and in their hair. Glaswegian Designer, Dawn Smith, moves quicker than the speed of light, introducing space hoppers, toy guns, and a never ending supply of exc...
3rd Jun 2011 ⁄ It can be argued that every designer and creative is there because they want to make a difference; they want to change things, improve a situation, make the world a better place. However, do we really need another decorative table? Another dress? Another piece of cutlery? It is difficult to say 100% no, or is it?...
19th Apr 2011 ⁄ Ali Lockhart is an aspiring designer currently embarking on his design degree at the fabulous Edinburgh Napier University. I was intrigued by this young man, not only for his deliciously organic style as seen through his furniture, but also his sheer determination to make something of himself and put himself out there.
This is a much needed a...
30th Mar 2011 ⁄ Nicole Abbott is currently in her second year at the University of Dundee studying child nursing. However, acting and fashion have interested her from an early age and are still her passions. Approximately five years ago whilst acting she was asked if she'd ever considered being a model. At that stage in her career Nicole was quite shy in front of ...
7th Mar 2011 ⁄ Readers' Studios is a lot like Readers' Wives, except we're talking about photos of some of the most stimulating creative workspaces instead of... well, you know. Today we're taking a peek at the studio of Scottish textile designer and maker, Mhairi Wild.
9th Feb 2011 ⁄ The gorgeous Claudia Carter is an aspiring top class photographer. Based in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Claudia looks for her next photo fix. From the perfect portrait to the touching tale of wedding romance, Claudia is the photographer you've been looking for.
Not only is she talented behind the lens, ...
4th Feb 2011 ⁄ Pablo Eskimo are a three piece clap of thunder to the music industry. Having just released their visually and musically stunning video for their song Dot Dot Dot which you can view by clicking here we were lucky enough to get some time with the gorgeous Alaine, the bassist and vocalist of the trio.
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1st Feb 2011 ⁄ Terrible Tuesday...the day that we'd all rather forget. Monday was bad, but hey, it went by in a blur! And it feels like so many days are still left until the weekend once again rears its glorious head... well fear ye not, all that is about to change when you hear about EatFilm!
The beautiful and historic bar of Sloans, Glasgow, is well known ...
26th Jan 2011 ⁄ Andy Murray is a fantastically accomplished award-winning product designer. Having only been out of the education circuit for little over a year, Andy has already racked up a distinct following through his innovative style and work ethic. He is a passionate designer with that intangible flair of making something simple, yet beautiful. We caught ...
24th Jan 2011 ⁄ I was inspired to write this article after mistakenly discussing the importance of font with my friend out of office hours. What followed was a cyber-bully-style attack of emails written in not only the most horrendous fonts, but also in an array of ‘rainbow’ colours that were reminiscent of every child’s first experience with Microsoft Publ...
14th Jan 2011 ⁄ Here at Creative Boom, we love a bit of homegrown talent, and the latest is a fantastic new label from one of our very own... TORRES is the womenswear label from talented Glasgow based designer, Rebecca Torres.
Rebecca Torres studied Fashion Design and Manufacturing at Cardonald College in Glasgow and then decided to f...
22nd Feb 2012 ⁄ West Midlands ⁄ A Birmingham design agency’s newest recruit has big plans for the company. Barques Design, based in the Jewellery Quarter, has appointed Kathryn Small as business development manager...
