Katy Cowan

Founding Editor

Katy launched Creative Boom in 2009 to support the creative community. Today, her platform reaches a million people worldwide every month. She especially loves to champion emerging talent and give a voice to the underrepresented.

How to stand out as a freelance illustrator in 2023

12 September 2023

10 excellent books for illustrators to inspire and help refine skills

12 September 2023

8 things I wish I'd known before breaking into the creative industry

11 September 2023

<a href="https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/trotten-desk-sit-stand-beige-white-s89434127/" target="_blank">IKEA's Trotten</a>. Image courtesy of IKEA

The best standing desks for creatives in 2023

7 September 2023

Iconic print design conference returns after 12-year hiatus

6 September 2023

How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

4 September 2023

How designer Rosie Greener and artist Hattie Stewart created a unique jewellery collection

4 September 2023

Artist Paul Kidby illustrates eight special stamps to celebrate Terry Pratchett’s Discworld

3 August 2023

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Natalie Wong's paper sculptures of classic video game consoles

2 August 2023

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Athletics designs new website for Guild to help share inspiring career stories

2 August 2023

Is it time to free yourself from social media? Image licensed via Adobe Stock

A step-by-step guide on deleting your social media accounts

1 August 2023

Here Design's brand refresh for a 400-year-old garden balances heritage with nature

1 August 2023

Rookie PR mistakes to avoid when trying to get press coverage

31 July 2023

Koto's adventurous identity for Kikin takes inspiration from the Great Outdoors

31 July 2023

How&How helps a carbon-neutral concrete startup 'spread the hard truth'

31 July 2023

Dirt Baby: Practice on why it's created a fake brand for people who treat their plants like pets

26 July 2023

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Katy Cowan

Founding Editor

How to stand out as a freelance illustrator in 2023

10 excellent books for illustrators to inspire and help refine skills

8 things I wish I'd known before breaking into the creative industry

The best standing desks for creatives in 2023

Iconic print design conference returns after 12-year hiatus

How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

How designer Rosie Greener and artist Hattie Stewart created a unique jewellery collection

Artist Paul Kidby illustrates eight special stamps to celebrate Terry Pratchett’s Discworld

Natalie Wong's paper sculptures of classic video game consoles

Athletics designs new website for Guild to help share inspiring career stories

A step-by-step guide on deleting your social media accounts

Here Design's brand refresh for a 400-year-old garden balances heritage with nature

Rookie PR mistakes to avoid when trying to get press coverage

Koto's adventurous identity for Kikin takes inspiration from the Great Outdoors

How&How helps a carbon-neutral concrete startup 'spread the hard truth'

Dirt Baby: Practice on why it's created a fake brand for people who treat their plants like pets

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