Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during July 2025.
Government’s £380m Creative Industries Plan
A new £380 million investment package promises to support the UK’s creative industries’ resilience and growth, from world-class film studios to grassroots music venues. It lays forth a ten-year plan for a sector that propels the national economy in addition to providing entertainment and inspiration.
The funds support the Creative Industries Sector Plan, a bold plan to nearly quadruple company investment from the current level of £17 billion to £31 billion by 2035. That is no small accomplishment, but the potential of the creative industries is evident given that they currently sustain 2.4 million people and generate £124 billion annually.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Manchester’s Music for the Senses
This summer, creatives looking for inspiration outside of their studio walls have a strong incentive to visit Manchester. From July 7 to August 31, Wild in Art’s expansive Music for the Senses art trail turns the city centre into an outdoor gallery, providing designers, artists, and other creatives with an immersive experience through Manchester’s musical heritage.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Adobe’s shock pricing move is controversial
Since its 2013 introduction, when the business switched from traditional software ownership (you pay a one-time purchase) to a subscription-based model (you keep paying forever), Adobe’s Creative Cloud has been a source of controversy.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Koto and Tripadvisor reimagine travel branding
Tripadvisor has long been associated with reliable travel advice for millions of tourists. It is synonymous with genuine people, real feedback, and no sugarcoating of the shaky pool tiles or shady meals.
The platform needed a brand that could keep up with its evolution from a review site to a full-fledged worldwide force in trip planning and booking, so it went to international creative company Koto to rebrand for its next phase.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
The art of beer
“Their dedication to non-traditional brewing motivates me,” Ryo Okamoto, a Japanese designer and illustrator. “They constantly create new beer styles, allowing for lots of creative freedom and experimental designs.”
One of the numerous artists commissioned by the Japanese brewery Derailleur Brew Works, which is revolutionising the beer industry, is Okomoto san. And we do have a distinct meaning. Derailleur stands out not just for the tastes and beers it creates, but also for the part it plays in the neighbourhood and the way it supports regional illustrators and artists.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Dear Monday: A fresh look for the coaching platform helping women lead the change
With its daring new look, Dear Monday, a well-known coaching platform dedicated to empowering women in leadership, embarks on a new chapter. With a fresh name and eye-catching design by Frankfurt-based firm Arndt Benedikt, the rebrand is more than just a transformation—it’s a call to action for a more equitable and purposeful workplace.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
How we built Bluey’s world
One of the greatest children’s television programs ever produced is Bluey. Catriona Drummond, the lead art director for series one (and parts of series two), created and established the incredibly lovely and appealing scenery, which contributes to its overall genius. The play, which is set in Brisbane, Australia, where Catriona is from, showcased not only her artistic abilities but also her innate knowledge of the city’s geography.
Find out more in It’s NIce That.
It turns out the iconic Jaws poster design isn’t as terrifying as you thought
You have undoubtedly seen the poster artwork for Jaws, even if you haven’t seen the original film. A consistent addition to our list of the greatest movie posters, it effectively and simply conveys the drama and intensity of Spielberg’s work, drawing in viewers with minimal details.
The ad skilfully manipulates the viewer’s gaze to depict the mesmerising threat of a great white shark soaring over the water towards a woman swimming on the surface, clearly aware of the danger below—or is it?
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
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