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
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
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
Launching a magazine isn’t easy, but it needn’t be inordinately difficult. Dan Grabham gets some tips from the people behind a recently-launched fashion magazine
Going freelance can be daunting. Will you find enough work? Will you get lonely? Will you end up back in an office? Garrick Webster talks to freelancing creatives about how they make it work
You can’t build a successful design career without securing the commissions that raise your profile. Nick Spence finds out how to get the jobs you deserve