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Trends 2009
Find out what 40 of the hottest designers are backing to be the biggest trends of 2009.
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10 Tips to Successful Freelancing
Feeling inspired to make a break for it? Don't do anything until you've read our winning tips from established freelancers. -
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Go Freelance
Working for yourself is the Holy Grail for creative talent, promising creative freedom and fewer lifestyle constraints. This year, be your own boss. -
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Smile! It's a new logo!
The classic Pepsi brand has been revamped. But how did the new logo really evolve? Jason Arber sucks the end of his pencil and speculates. -
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10 tips for working with agencies
Finding and working with an illustration agency requires plenty of graft, craft and know-how. We sketch out what you need to know -
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Beyond Trend
Trend-hunter Matt Mattus explores the worldwide micro-trends in 2009, and how your design work can stand out. -
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Coding creativity
With major exhibitions and increasing client interest, generative art is finally getting serious attention. Richard Wentk gets his code on" -
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Budget to Beat the Slowdown
10 simple cost-cutting tips to help you stand tall through the economic slump. -
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From scroll to screen
Japan's culture of calligraphy and illustration informs a unique language of graphic design. Tom Dennis traces its development. -
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The Silver Lining
A level head is your best defence against the credit crunch, says Jason Arber. What's more, the crunch could even benefit the creative industries. -
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Flash CS4 Professional
A revolutionary new Timeline opens up to new possibilities. -
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50 Motion Graphics Tips
Whenever you're working on a new motion graphics project, don't start without reading this expert advice from the best in the business. -
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InDesign CS4
Say hello to an interface overhaul, Smart Guides and new powers. -
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Illustrator CS4
Multiple page support, new brushes and major workflow refinements enhance. -
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Putting it all into motion
Animating your character can give it a whole new depth of personality. Garrick Webster discovers the secrets of five top animators. -
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Photoshop CS4 and CS4 Extended
Powerful new tools, a refined interface and accelerated graphics handling drive -
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WALL?E: this year’s model
Pixar embraces heavy metal with its latest epic. Mark Ramshaw discovers how the studio set about designing a collection of robots that entertain and communicate without uttering a word -
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Repeat performance
Intricate shapes, geometric flourishes and symmetrical mosaics – patterns are more popular than ever. Nick Spence catches up with the designers pushing patterns in new and exciting directions -
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Get to grips with paper
Choosing which paper to use for your print projects can be confusing. Dan Grabham guides you through staying afloat on a sea of paper -
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Take charge of your fonts
Fonts are a vital part of every designer’s toolkit. Caroline Archer explains the different font technologies available and how to manage your font library -
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The new art of type
The artists and designers producing fascinating work at the creative frontier where illustration meets typography
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