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Lucy Bourton

Lucy joined It’s Nice That as an editorial assistant in July 2016 and became a staff writer in October 2016. She graduated from Chelsea College of art with a degree in Graphic Design Communication and has previously worked at Rough Trade. Lucy is particularly interested in graphic design, typography and illustration. Contact her if you have a suggestion for the It’s Nice That Friday Mixtape.

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  1. Kimgehrig-vivalavulva-advertising-itsnicethat-02 Film — Kim Gehrig's latest advert is an eclectic, inclusive ode to the vulva
  2. Annasullivan-hillandaubrey-stiltwalkers-zeitmagazine-photography-list Photography — Anna Sullivan creates a look back at the fascinating tradition of stilt walking shepherds
  3. Int-roty-sophyhollington-listimage Review of the Year 2018 — Sophy Hollington on learning to be creatively fulfilled while earning a living in 2018
  4. Int-adobe-listimage_724x474 Found in Adobe Stock — We ask Duncan Cowles to create the ultimate Christmas ad, using only Adobe Stock and some expert advice
  5. Vice-redesign-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Vice magazine's creative team talks us through its new and unexpectedly different redesign
  6. Mixtape_template_benediktluft_(1) Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Benedikt Luft's mix of tunes from his teenage years
  7. Annarhodes-absolut-setdesign-list Set Design — Anna Rhodes on designing a time-travelling set for Oscar Hudson's new Absolut advert
  8. Alexjenkins-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Alex Gamsu Jenkins’ comics remind us of how gross we really are
  9. Riposte-exhibition-list Exhibition — Riposte's line-up for exhibition with Amnesty International is ridiculously good
  10. Ieuanlewisgeorgewarren-uki-animation-itsnicethat-10 Animation — The animated short giving Isle of Dogs a run for its money
  11. Tracy_ma_list_img Graphic Design — Laughing at the world of graphic design with Tracy Ma
  12. Miriamjacobi-lucashesse-symbiosis-graphicdesign-illustration-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Miriam Jacobi and Lucas Hesse translate symbiosis using a myriad of visual processes
  13. Ruthvanbeek-howtodotheflowers-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Ruth Van Beek's latest book approaches her archive both abstractly and practically
  14. Hey-publication-itsnicethat-list2 Publication — Helvetica, pattern, shapes and more: Hey studio's book reflects on its practice
  15. Batterseaartscentre-posterarchive-muvverspride-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Scroll through 125 years of typographic styles in Battersea Arts Centre's poster archive
  16. Miwonyoon-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Miwon Yoon's delicate food illustrations are a treasure to zoom in on
  17. Felixsalut-galapagosgame-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Experimental designer Felix Salut launches typographic Galapagos Game
  18. Jordyvandennieuwendijk-there'sasnakeinmyboot-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Jordy van den Nieuwendijk's first-ever UK solo show opens tomorrow
  19. Studioyukiko-sofamagazine-publication-itsnicethat-12 Ones To Watch 2018 — Studio Yukiko flexes its aesthetic limbs for the latest issue of Sofa magazine
  20. Mixtape_template_bradley-2 Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Australian designer Bradley Pinkerton's welcomes the summer
  21. Germesgang-list3 Illustration — Anonymous illustrators Germes Gang “perceive everything related to contemporary life traumatic"
  22. Bradleykerl-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Artist Bradley Kerl on swapping his Texan surroundings for Tuscany
  23. Thenewyorktimesmagazine-designandtechissue-publication-itsnicethat-list-1 Publication — The New York Times Magazine's Ben Grandgenett takes us through its design and tech issue
  24. Ingoraschka-2012-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Ingo Raschka’s hand-painted cel animation explores the expectations of a Tinder date
  25. Kenkagami-bartworks-illustration-itsnicethat-list2 Illustration — Works of Bart: Ken Kagami's multiple, slightly mad illustrations of Bart Simpson
  26. Paika-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list2 Graphic Design — Graphic design studio Pa-i-ka always purposefully changes its creative output
  27. Tbm Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Vanessa Carlton and Godflesh combine thanks to The Beautiful Meme
  28. Lukeboland-laiking-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Luke Boland communicates industrialisation through his expansive photographs
  29. Timothyseano'connell-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Timothy Sean O'Connell photographs Ireland through the eyes of a first generation Irish American
  30. Courtneybarnett-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Courtney Barnett discusses her love for illustrators, animators and her own creativity too
  31. Madethought-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Combining thoughtful design and big business: an interview with Made Thought
  32. Mollymatalon Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: photographer Molly Matalon's mix for wandering around New York in fall
  33. Jeanjulien-gib-exhibition-itsnicethat-list Exhibition — Jean Jullien's new exhibition plays with perception and we have no idea what's going on
  34. Patrickdoyle-max-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Makina releases an intimately warm photography book by the late Patrick Doyle
  35. Ditto-pcerotic-monsterratromina-publication-itsnicethat Publication — "Oh how far we've cum!": PC Erotic magazine questions human sexuality and technology (NSFW)
  36. Wieden_kenndedy-rxbar-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-14 Graphic Design — This is an article about Wieden+Kennedy’s clever ad campaign - No B.S
  37. Evelyndragan-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Evelyn Dragan’s joyfully ethereal photographs focus in on nonverbal details
  38. Davebell-kesselskramer-bookshelf-itsnicethat-list Bookshelf — Dave Bell's bookshelf provides unlikely sources of inspiration
  39. Modmag-nationalgeographic-publication-events-itsnicethat-list Publication — Inventing and reinventing magazines: our highlights from this year's ModMag
  40. Superimpose-adidasoriginalsxtfl-advertising-itsnicethat-list Advertising — Superimpose creates "hyper-local" campaign for Adidas Original and TFL collaboration
  41. Klauskremmerz-theswimmer-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Klaus Kremmerz illustrates his first book, The Swimmer
  42. Groupeccc-novembre-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Groupe CCC add a graphic design edge to Novembre Magazine
  43. Timothe%cc%81echalamet-harrystyles-i-d-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Timothée Chalamet interviewed by Harry Styles? i-D magazine breaks the internet
  44. Manvsmachine-eyebuydirect-animation-itsnicethat-list Advertising — ManvsMachine adds a character design string to its bow in new campaign
  45. Caitoppermann-rapha-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Cait Oppermann's shoot for Rapha shows how beneficial creative freedom from brands can be
  46. Andydixon-alchemy-patronshomelondon-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Andy Dixon's paintings portray luxury, despite their ubiquitous subjects
  47. Carolinetompkins-missamerica-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Caroline Tompkins photographs the madness of Miss America
  48. Olimpiazagnoli-barilla-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Olimpia Zagnoli discusses her work with Barilla, a brand she previously boycotted
  49. Pauliinaholma Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: illustrator Pauliina Holma's comfy mix to curl up to
  50. Beatriceminger-hieersasser-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Why are people in the press always pointing at things? This book explores the matter
  51. Laurakuusk-popupbook-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Artist Laura Kuusk creates a pop-up book using Google image search
  52. Toroymoi-freelance-photogbyjeffleedscohn-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Behind the scenes of Harry Israelson's latest video for Toro Y Moi
  53. Tishmurtha-elswickkids-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Tish Murtha's Elswick Kids portrays "the joy and freedom of childhood"
  54. Micaiahcarter-personal-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Micaiah Carter is a photographer with purpose and a great portfolio to boot
  55. Lindsay-issuetwo-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — A look inside the new issue of Lindsay, made by a publishing polymath
  56. Lauralewis Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Photographer Laura Lewis makes us a soundtrack for Japanese love hotels
  57. Annukilpela%cc%88inen-oceanontheright-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Annu Kilpeläinen intricately illustrates everything from dick pics to car interiors
  58. Theworldofapartamento-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — A peek inside Apartamento magazine’s new blockbuster book
  59. Oscarhudson-ottolenghi-loylecarner-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Oscar Hudson reveals (some) of the secrets behind his video for Loyle Carner
  60. Janetdelaney-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — “Staying vocal is essential”: Janet Delaney's empowering photographs of 1980s marches
  61. Charliekwai-truelove-photography-itsnicethat-12_copy Photography — Charlie Kwai's latest series "flirts with a seductive facade of Chinatown"
  62. Jpbonino-louta-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — More insane – and insanely good – work from photographer JP Bonino
  63. Matthoughton-handsupchindown-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Matt Houghton's latest film explores the wild combination of brutality and care in boxing
  64. Stephwilson-photography-itsnicethat-list World Mental Health Day 2018 — Steph Wilson speaks honestly about her relationship with mental health and photography
  65. Janbuchzik-illustration-worldmentalhealthday-itsnicethat-list World Mental Health Day 2018 — Jan Buchczik on how illustration helped him be at ease with himself
  66. Wmhd-list-img World Mental Health Day — An illustrator and designer anonymously explain how to tackle a brief infringing on your mental health
  67. Astridstavro-pentagram-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — An interview with Pentagram's latest partner, Astrid Stavro
  68. Camilo_medina_article Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Illustrator Camilo Medina is on the decks this week
  69. Jessicaantola-circadianlandscape-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Jessica Antola's photography personably documents the world with character
  70. Richardayoade-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Richard Ayoade directs new video for The Breeders
  71. Octoberdiary-itsnicethat-list Diary — The must see dates for your diary across the globe this October
  72. Sebagresti-sternmagazine-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Seb Agresti on his first year as a full time illustrator and learning to balance that freelance work load
  73. Michaelmarcelle-redstrawberryii-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Michael Marcelle uses photography to build a "strange new kingdom"
  74. Frasermuggeridge-crayonograph-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Fraser Muggeridge Studio releases not a monograph featuring 160 works, but a Crayonograph
  75. Pedroajo-nofuture-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Pedro Ajo graphically translates Brazillian pixação into a publication
  76. Steve_smith Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Animator Steve Smith takes us from Kate Bush to Oneohtrix Point Never
  77. Kateisobelscott-knickerbocker-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Master of plasticine Kate Isobel Scott is back with a new animation
  78. Jaycover-walls-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Jay Cover and Brad Holdgrafer visually tackle the concept of walls through "playschool politics"
  79. Fm_the_honey_hahs Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: The Honey Hahs' mix of songs to get ready to, or if you're just feeling dancey
  80. Its-nice-that-michael-marczewski-adobe-stock-list Found in Adobe Stock — Michael Marczewski transforms household objects into animated hybrid creatures

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