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  • Perfect portfolios

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    Perfect portfolios

    The perfect portfolio can make or break a career in design, so what goes in, what stays out, and what's the best format? Lawrence Zeegen unveils the secrets for success.
  • 9-5 design

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    9-5 design

    We all love flashy illustrations but for many of us, the day job means humdrum briefs and admin tasks. Darren Smith clocks in and finds there's more creativity in 9-5 design than meets the eye...
  • The Rebel Alliance

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    The Rebel Alliance

    Now is the time to blow the dust off that horror film you always wanted to make. Affordable HD and the DV Rebels can help, says Jason Arber.
  • Get into character

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    Get into character

    For a generation of artists brought up on a diet of comics, cartoons and sci-fi, the urge to create characters and their universes has proved irresistible, as Ric Blackshaw reports.
  • Global challenge!

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    Global challenge!

    The UK's reputation within the design world is unparalleled; but what makes UK design so unique? What factors, cultures and motivations drive the UK's design talent? And what does the rest of the world think of the UK's design posturing?
  • Diplomacy in design

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    Diplomacy in design

    What happens when sparks fly? Do you fight for creative control, do what you're told, or call in a negotiator? Darren Smith reveals how to tackle your most dangerous clients.
  • Stay fresh!

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    Stay fresh!

    Do you ever get a sense of déjà vu with design? Well, your'e not alone. All too often designers are guilty of relying on clichés in their work. Joe Russ explores why it's so tough to be original.
  • Collaborate!

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    Collaborate!

    Imagine life with no boss. Increasing numbers of graphic designers are dropping out of parent companies and setting up their own collectives. It's easier than ever, but do the late nights, low wages and ego battles mean it's a risk worth taking?
  • The third way: corporate design

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    The third way: corporate design

    When it comes to understanding corporate design, it's not just about rules and regulations. There's plenty of room for creativity when you're working for 'the man' and you can earn a tidy sum, too. Darren Smith delves into this essential area of design.
  • Going underground

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    Going underground

    The underground, counterculture graphics of the past four decades have remained a source of inspiration for those wishing to escape the mainstream, as Lawrence Zeegen discovers.
  • Illustrate >> animate

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    Illustrate >> animate

    Adding animation to your illustration work can reap great creative and financial rewards. But what does it take to make the small jump from Illustrator to , to and page to screen? Nick Spence finds out
  • Expose yourself

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    Expose yourself

    Go on, don't be shy - expose yourself! Get out there and show the world just what you're made of. Lawrence Zeegen gets the low-down on the crucial art of self-promotion.
  • Behind the scenes: Secret Wars

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    Behind the scenes: Secret Wars

    Hip-hop crowds have been treated to the thrills of live MC battles for years, so why shouldn't illustration offer a similar spectacle? Tom Dennis checks out Secret Wars, where paint is sure to spill...
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