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Illustration renaissance
Illustration is in demand and everyone wants a piece of the action. How and why has this happened and is it here to stay? Lawrence Zeegen investigates.
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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. -
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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. -
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Design riot
Design has become as vital a part of protest movements as the marchers themselves, asserts Graeme Aymer. -
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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? -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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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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Catch on to viral design
Craig Grannell delves into the world of viral marketing and finds out how to design campaigns that sell themselves and appeal to increasingly weary consumers. -
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Be the best
Learning new skills can reap great rewards and open doors to new creative opportunities. But what does it take to keep pace with the latest technologies and stay one step ahead of the pack? Nick Spence finds out. -
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Behind the scenes: The Blyth Road Project
Uniform's new promo for a group of property developers gives new life to a decaying area without removing its sense of history. Tom Dennis finds out how the design agency managed to transform EMI's former headquarters. -
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Inside magazine design
Despite the tremendous growth of the internet, magazines remain unassailably cool. Jason Walsh talks to a range of designers across the industry to find out what the ink-stained life is really like. -
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Branch out!
A change of scenery can work wonders for anyone stuck in a creative rut, but what does it take to step out of your comfort zone and into a bigger, brighter world? Nick Spence speaks to nine established designers about settling somewhere new. -
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Pattern design and decoration
Designers are rediscovering the wealth of knowledge and technique which decorative print design accumulated over hundreds of years. Mixing digital and traditional has brought about a creative renaissance, as Mark Penfold finds out. -
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Be a greener designer
With the world facing the reality of climate change and other environmental threats, it's time to take stock and ask - What can designers do to help? -
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Illustration: The Art of Ornament
The old mantra 'form follows function' has finally had its day. With decoration, ornamentation and embellishment back on the agenda, today's designers and illustrators are letting their hair down once again, as Lawrence Zeegen finds out. -
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Profile: Grandpeople
Inspired by the famously arresting Norwegian outdoors, Grandpeople's design and illustration interprets natural processes into graphical forms. Always engaging, occasionally psychedelic, for them, design is more than skin deep, as Mark Penfold found out... -
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Behind the scenes: The Mouse vs. The Brush
The Mouse vs. The Brush pitches a digital designer against a brush-wielding painter in a friendly head-to-head battle. But which piece would you prefer - digital or traditional? Tom Dennis finds out more about the results. -
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Stay on top
Running a thriving design studio requires more than a creative mind and the ability to make tea. Nick Spence meets the names behind leading studios that successfully combine artistic flair with solid business skills.
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