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Logo design & inspiration
From bricks-and-mortar high street names to online communities and social networking sites, logos are everywhere. Defining brands, lifestyle aspirations and, as Nick Spence discovers, much great design.
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Insider's guide to fashion
The fashion industry is a multi-headed beast that operates on many levels and can take an outsider years to understand. Here, fashion and textile designer Jenny Udale spills the beans on what makes the industry tick... -
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The art of abstract
At the cutting edge of illustration, Craig Grannell explores the artists who aim to inspire and engage the imagination. -
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The new art of pop promos
By directly connecting artist and audience, the internet has shattered traditional constraints on musical creativity. Mark Penfold explores how pop videos have evolved in response. -
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Living in a black and white world
Black-and-white design; a case of 'less is more' or 'form follows function'? Lawrence Zeegen examines the resurgence in monochrome working methods and its graphic language... -
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Trends 2008
Top designers give us their views on 2007 and their predictions for 2008, and tell us why the industry desperately needs a shake-up. -
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Fine art and inspiration
Design is a fast-moving, technology-fuelled industry. Yet a surprising number of designers find classical and fine art a huge source of inspiration. -
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Logo secrets
Ever-evolving media demand ever-more innovative ways of capturing attention. Tom Dennis looks at the trends taking logo design by storm and the pioneering ways designers are creating cutting-edge branding. -
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Porn for the creative soul
Award ceremonies and design competitions are a dime a dozen. Are they worth the price of admission? Jason Arber has mixed feelings. -
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Designers and copyright
Be it a copyright, trademark or patent, ideas have a monetary value. Briffa solicitor Silas Brown explains all to Graeme Aymer. -
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Behind the scenes: A Tale of Slap Dash
James Wignall's latest animation short is a sinisterly cute, subversive tale of misunderstanding, with a sting in its tail, at least for some of its characters. Craig Grannell catches up with the artist. -
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Earn more from your designs
Sean Ashcroft explains how online stores make it easy for canny designers to use T-shirts to show off their talents and make some cash. -
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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. -
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Tidy desk, tidy mind
A cluttered desktop can be a real distraction from your work. Jason Arber helps you restore a sense of calm. -
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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... -
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Young guns
Untrained, under 21 and after your job - gets down with the new generation of creatives -
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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. -
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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. -
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Designing for Second Life
Can a graphic designer or illustrator make money in the virtual world of ? Some say it's possible... -
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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? -
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Behind the scenes: La Famille Artois
On some projects you just have to turn off the Mac and get your hands dirty with brushes and paint. A recent advertising campaign for Artois beer was one such example. Joe Russ investigates.
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