Championing creativity

Advertising • Animation • Art • Graphic Design • Illustration • Photography •

View all categories

Lucy Bourton

Lucy joined It’s Nice That as an editorial assistant in July 2016 after graduating from Chelsea College of Art with a degree in graphic design communication. In October 2016 she became a staff writer on the editorial team and in January 2019 was made It’s Nice That’s deputy editor. Feel free to get in contact with Lucy about new and upcoming creative projects or editorial ideas for the site.

[email protected] • @lucybourton

  1. Pellecass-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — How Pelle Cass creates his jarring “still time-lapse” images
  2. Cityeditionstudio-explainyourself-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — City Edition Studio creates projects with a soft, collaborative and kind tone of voice
  3. V_aillustrationawards2019-sophieburrows-crushing-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Meet this year's winners of the V&A's Illustration Awards
  4. Lacoste-icun-saveourpieces-fashion-itsnicethat-list Fashion — Lacoste once again swaps its iconic crocodile logo for ten endangered species
  5. Southlondonreviewofhanddryers-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — “Impartial, independent and impractical at all times”: meet the South London Review of Hand Dryers
  6. Jimmysimpson-bodega-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Jimmy Simpson illustrates the winding mazes of New York's bodegas
  7. True-camilleviver-photography-publication-itsnicethat-list2 Publication — True's sixth issue thoughtfully showcases emerging and established photographers
  8. Harrietlyall-illustration-itsnicethat-01_copy Illustration — Illustrator Harriet Lyall draws the joy of "day-to-day environments"
  9. Torweibull-accidentsandaftermath-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-05 Graphic Design — Tor Weibull’s latest project sees him design a typeface to mirror mishaps
  10. Melissaalcena-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — For Melissa Alcena taking portraits “has given me an insight into myself and others”
  11. Ellenevans-lifeinminiature-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Ellen Evans' latest film zooms into the tiny world of miniaturism
  12. Truba-hbobackstories-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Truba Animation reimagines behind the scenes anecdotes from Game of Thrones
  13. Thewashingtonpost-climatechange-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — The Washington Post's climate change issue features 24 equally important covers
  14. Image_preview Dropbox: Call for Collaboration — Call For Collaboration: your chance to work with Actual Source on a series of graphic stamps
  15. Interactionresearchstudio-sunglassesforpuffins-productdesign-itsnciethat-list Product Design — Interaction Research Studio designs a pair of protective sunglasses... for puffins
  16. Marcoarguello-japanesefakefood-wetransfer-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Marco Arguello photographs the “artisanal craft” of making fake food in Gujo Hachiman
  17. Screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_13.20.21 Graphic Design — NB Studio creates new identity for sustainable children's clothing brand Petit Pli
  18. Bernhardlang-fishfarms-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Bernhard Lang's aerial view photographs shift perceptions of his subjects
  19. Dimashiryaev-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Dima Shiryaev's varied portfolio shows the benefits of having a client who trusts the designer
  20. Matthewhodson-don'thugthepug-illustration-publication-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Matthew the Horse illustrates the sweetest story of a child desperate to hug a pug
  21. Neoneo-nof-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Neo Neo's identity for NOF is a cheeky wink to that classic Swiss graphic design style
  22. Riposte-issue11-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Riposte's latest issue introduces some new tweaks amongst its always brilliant mix of female voices
  23. Joancornella-deeb-imgoodthanks-exhibition-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Joan Cornellá's new exhibition “holds a mirror up to the depraved nature of society”
  24. Katepeters-gemfletcher-imilchil-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Kate Peters photographs the tribes looking for love in the foothills of the Atlas mountains
  25. Pictoplasma-lauracallaghan-animation-illustration-list Animation — This year's edition of Pictoplasma will look at virtual characters and emotion
  26. Jihyunyu-wherearemyglasses-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Where are my glasses? Illustrator Ji Hyun Yu encourages you to find her lost specs
  27. Kellyannazinelistimage Dropbox: Call for Collaboration — Kelly Anna and Josie Tucker create an empowering zine to celebrate female strength
  28. Amandabaldwin-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Amanda Baldwin translates everyday objects into fine art reflections of society
  29. Amandabonaiuto-toughestman-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Experimental animator Amanda Bonaiuto on building her own worlds
  30. Victoriavincent-dogmask-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — A tiny pink dog in jail? Victoria Vincent’s latest animation is an absurd tale
  31. Aysengerlach-justlookin-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Just Lookin': Aysen Gerlach's publication explores queer aesthetics in mainstream media
  32. Bentheillustrator-illustrator'ssurvey-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Illustrators are gaining more work but still not earning enough: Ben the Illustrator releases his annual survey
  33. Patrickfry-brickindex-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Patrick Fry unearths our new favourite design gem: bricks!
  34. Sundancefilmfestival-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Sundance Film Festival's creative director talks us through its recent identity led by “team humility”
  35. Its-nice-that_jody_quon_new-york_iwd_list-img International Women's Day — Learning to trust journalistic and humanistic instinct with New York magazine's Jody Quon
  36. Laylahamirchih-illustration-itsnicethat-list International Women's Day — Illustrator Laylah Amarchih keeps inspired by setting herself a brief each week
  37. Philippejarrigeon-klarna-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — How do you advertise a Swedish bank? With Snoop Dogg and Afghan hounds
  38. Vimeo_alex_prager_its-nice-that Film — Vimeo launches its first ever brand campaign shot by Alex Prager
  39. Filthymedia-brightonandhovefootballclub-filthyseagulldisplay-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Brighton and Hove Albion has a new typeface: Filthy Seagull Display
  40. Cynthiaalfonso-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Cynthia Alfonso's work bridges the gap between comics illustrations and animation
  41. Alicetye-mononoaware-art-itsnicethat-list Exhibition — Alice Tye's new exhibition presents the everyday details from a trip to Japan
  42. Esdevlin-londondesignbienalle-exhibition-itsnicethat-list Exhibition — Es Devlin announced as artistic director of London Design Biennale 2020
  43. Williamlyall-freelandsfoundation-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — William Lyall combines the contemporary graphic design landscape with historical references
  44. Int-otw-andreaartemisiolistimage Ones to Watch 2019 — “The character is already there”: Andrea Artemisio builds narrative, attitude and tone in his photographs
  45. Int-otw-natsaichieza-listimage Ones to Watch 2019 — How two RCA graduates formed one design mind as Regular Practice
  46. Chrisbrooks-thebrookspressofwirksworth-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Chris Brooks has spent a decade rediscovering his family's 100-year-old printing press
  47. Tomiungerer-nadineredlich-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — In memory of Tomi Ungerer, eight illustrators share their thoughts on his endlessly inspiring legacy
  48. Bobbydoherty-seabird-loosejoints-photography-itsnicethat Photography — Bobby Doherty shows how zooming in can reveal the “fun, gross, beautiful or cute”
  49. Its-nice-that-dropbox-call-for-collaboration-kelly-anna_list_(1) Dropbox: Call for Collaboration — Call for Collaboration: your chance to collaborate with Kelly Anna on a limited edition zine
  50. Its-nice-that_a_pint_in_london_list-img Digital — A Pint in London: a new game where the quest is for the perfect tipple
  51. Spin-mubi-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — “There is no value in change for change’s sake”: an exclusive look at Spin's update of Mubi’s visual language
  52. Caitlyn-mccarthy-coldsore-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Caitlin McCarthy's new film features coldsores, boner humour and a new female hero
  53. Hiejinyoo-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Hiejin Yoo's paintings are reflections on the details of daily life
  54. Connordickson-dotmatrix-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Connor Dickson's typeface is inspired by the grid system of a digital roadside information board
  55. Liisakruusma%cc%88gi-reader-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Liisa Kruusmagi’s new works encourage viewers to take some time out on the couch
  56. Paulascher-seriousplay-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Exhibition — Serious Play: a new exhibition celebrating the “epoch-making” work of Paula Scher
  57. Naranjo-etxeberria-palomacanizares-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Naranjo-Etxeberria designs an identity aiming to cause impact at first glance
  58. Artcamp-apearl-mitski-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Mitski's latest video is a cascading animated journey through relationships
  59. Thetownoftomorrow50yearsofthamesmead-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — The Town of Tomorrow: assembling and preserving 50 years of Thamesmead
  60. Videogamesskies-cloudmaster-mastersystem-1988-itsnicethat-02_copy Miscellaneous — Thibault Le Hégarat's collection of eight-bit video game skies is a design gem
  61. Shsadler-freshmeat-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — SHSadler's Fresh Meat assesses the line between “what is beautiful and what is ugly”
  62. Itsnicethatadobe_marianopascual-listimage Found in Adobe Stock — All Hands on Deck: Insight into how to design your next winning pitch
  63. Eliashanzer-phase-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Phase, a generative type tool by Elias Hanzer, manipulates letters by hand or sound
  64. Mixtape_template_mahaneela Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Mahaneela's mix of songs that have soundtracked her career
  65. Hayahisatomiyasu-ttp-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Hayahisa Tomiyasu spent four years photographing one ping pong table from his window
  66. U-p-pavilionstudios-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — U-P's new branding presents the history and architectural quirks of Pavilion Studios
  67. Hyperventilation_cherry Illustration — How illustrating his favourite songs led Ardneks to work with his dream bands
  68. Hackingfinance-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Hacking Finance presents the “undercover cool” side to the financial industry
  69. Twopointsnet-lavidasextra-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-02 Graphic Design — TwoPoints.Net employs the language of gaming to ignite Spain's love of reading
  70. Michaelcox-lavendergardens-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Michael Cox's latest paintings turn the artist's attention to the comfort of suburbia
  71. Erikkessels-groupshow-miscellaneous-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Erik Kessels on why he's collected 2000 records featuring large groups of people
  72. Anttikalevi-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Antti Kalevi intricately and abstractly draws his favourite places around the world
  73. 500yearslater-finalfantasyvii-readonlymemory-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Designers, illustrators and (of course) gamers come together for An Oral History Of Final Fantasy VII
  74. Timoandjan-mixtape Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: illustrator pals Jan Buchczik and Timo Lenzen on their studio tunes
  75. Bam-whitecube-graphicdesing-itsnicethat-03 Graphic Design — B.A.M's new identity for White Cube is an “evolution rather than a revolution”
  76. Alicezoo-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Alice Zoo documents the real day-to-day lives of performers in a travelling circus
  77. Its-nice-that-found-in-adobe-stock-visual-identity-anna-haifisch-list Found in Adobe Stock — “Logos date like clothes”: Six designers debate what makes an ideal brand identity
  78. Maximilianvirgili-photography-itsnicethat-01 Photography — Maximilian Virgili on photographing the romance and randomness of Mexico
  79. Anyways-milotargett-fora-animation-itsnicethat-list-img Animation — Anyways animates the rich history of Soho and Spitalfields for Fora
  80. Alexgoddard-abscence-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Alex Goddard's latest short shows what really happens when "absence makes the heart grow fonder"

21 Downham Road,
London, N1 5AA, UK

@itsnicethat
+44 (0)20 7739 5222

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy

© It’s Nice That 2018
Nice Face Logo © It’s Nice That

We use cookies on this website to analyse your use of our products and services, provide content from third parties and assist with our marketing efforts. Learn more about our use of cookies and available controls: cookie policy. Please be aware that your experience may be disrupted until you accept cookies.

I accept It's Nice That's use of cookies