We’re turning 16 this July – and you’re invited to the party. Join us in The Studio for a virtual celebration packed with good vibes, fun games, surprise guests, and over £2,000 worth of creative prizes up for grabs.

This July, Creative Boom celebrates 16 years of championing creatives across the globe. Since 2009, we’ve been here through the ups, downs, booms, busts, and algorithm changes – cheering you on, sharing your work, and building a creative community that keeps growing stronger. And now? We’re throwing a party.

To mark the occasion, we’re hosting a virtual birthday bash in The Studio – our private online community – and you’re invited. It’s happening on Thursday 24 July at 4pm BST, and we’d love you to come raise a virtual glass with us.

Expect good vibes, silly games, and surprises galore. And a Lucky Dip Prize Draw with 16 brilliant prizes – one for every year we’ve been going!

Win over £2,000 worth of creative goodies

That’s right. Everyone who attends will be entered into our lucky dip, with a chance to win prizes including:

• A 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
• The new Insta360 GO 3S 4K action camera
• A £100 Yod&Co voucher + two Alex Khabbazi-designed beach towels
• A Pentagram goodie bag made especially for Creative Boom
• A Lomomatic 110 camera and flash by Lomography
• A signed copy of ‘Identity Designed: The Process’ by David Airey

• An Uskees 3001 overshirt (in your choice of colour)
• A bundle of beautiful art books from Hoxton Mini Press
• A striking Polish graphic design poster from Projekt 26
• Tickets to two shows at the Design Museum this summer, including Spash! and More Than Human
• Once Upon The End, a new book by Gardiner Richardson
• A stationery bundle from The Completist
• A 1:1 portfolio review with the team at Jacky Winter
• A playful Swatch watch designed by Hattie Stewart
• A signed HONDO poster by Astrid Chesney from their Facing Forward project
• A cheerful Mr Maria large smiley lamp

And we’re not done yet. We’ve got a few more surprises in the works.

Why does this milestone matter?

Sixteen might not seem like a “big one” — but for us, it feels special. We launched Creative Boom back in 2009 with a simple mission: to support and celebrate creative people. Over the years, we’ve grown into a thriving magazine, podcast, and global community. And like you, we’ve weathered a lot – changing technologies, shifting industries, and a world that’s anything but predictable.

But we’re still here. Still inspired. Still celebrating creativity in all its forms.

So whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just joined yesterday, we’d love for you to come and raise a glass with us.

Want to join the party?

The event is free for all members of The Studio – so if you’re not in there yet, now’s the perfect time to join. Then mark your calendars for Thursday 24 July at 4pm BST. Cupcake optional, party spirit essential. Let’s make this a celebration to remember.

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