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Project diary: Electrified typography

How Cauboyz created a typographic video for French pop band Husbands

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My design classic: Gregory & Paul’s

The Coney Island eatery is home to an inspiring array of handmade signage

April 30, 2013 | Be the first to comment

Under threat of closure for decades, the Coney Island eatery is home to an inspiring array of handmade signage, says illustrator Sarah Beetson
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20 tips on using colour

August 07, 2006 | Be the first to comment

Open your eyes to the potential and the pitfalls of colour in the design process, with our top 20 essential tips.
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Logo design & inspiration

March 04, 2008 | Be the first to comment

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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The high street’s dance with death

Does designing for the music industry have a future? Rod Steele undertook a field trip to find out

April 18, 2013 | Be the first to comment

With UK record shops facing financial difficulties, things are getting even tighter for those designing for the music industry. Is there a future? Where next? Rod Steele undertook a field trip to find out
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Time to work from home?

Is working from home right for you? Corey Holms recounts his experience

March 28, 2013 | Be the first to comment

Happiness in work, as in life, involves aligning exactly what you need with the environment around you. The decision to work from home is no exception. Sounds simple, right?
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How to impress an art director

September 14, 2010 | Be the first to comment

It takes judgement and personality to get noticed by the right people. Mark Penfold collects 40 essential tips from the ones you need to win over.
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10 tips for creating the perfect logo

Get your branding right every time

January 26, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Get your branding right every time with our guide to creating brilliant identities
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30 tips for a better portfolio

February 24, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Make your work stand out by presenting it in a professional and striking way. Top designers and illustrators tell you how.
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Independent magazines go digital

We speak to four small publishers making the most of the iPad's ongoing succes

January 29, 2013 | Be the first to comment

The ongoing success of the iPad is creating amazing opportunities for independent mags. We speak to four small publishers making the most of it
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Choose the right magazine layout

Make magazines that fit the bill

November 16, 2011 | Be the first to comment

Luke Hayman from Pentagram shares some ideas for making magazines that fit the bill
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Nag and persist, it’s the only way

What are the prospects for design graduates in 2013?

April 25, 2013 | Be the first to comment

Fees are higher than ever; job prospects are as low as ever. It’s becoming clear that being a student isn’t as glamorous as college made it out to be, says Louie Zeegen
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10 tips for photographing your own work

You don’t need loads of expensive gear to take great photos

August 31, 2012 | Be the first to comment

You don’t need loads of expensive gear to take great photos; just follow Joel Voelker’s expert checklist
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30 self-promotion tips

January 11, 2010 | Be the first to comment

We ask the professionals how they've raised their design profiles and brought in the big bucks, so that you can do it as well.
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Inside magazine design

May 25, 2007 | Be the first to comment

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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10 tips for a successful design business

Ready to start your own business? Get off on a firm footing with these tips

September 21, 2012 | 1 comment

Ready to start your own business? Make sure you get off on a firm footing with these pro tips
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10 user-engaging ways to create interactive infographics

Our pro guide to making infographics that involve your users

July 27, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Get your facts across with our pro guide to making infographics that involve your users
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The creative pro’s guide to the Pantone Plus Series

Get your hands on some extra hues

November 30, 2011 | Be the first to comment

Not enough colour in your life? Get your hands on some extra hues with this guide to the Pantone Plus Series
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Make your own merchandise

From tees to totes, how do you actually get your spin-offs started?

August 29, 2012 | Be the first to comment

From tees to totes, more and more designers today have their own merchandise. But how do you actually get your spin-offs started?
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The dos and don’ts of data visualisation

Mariana Santos reveals her tips for creating winning visualisations

January 18, 2013 | Be the first to comment

Mariana Santos from the Guardian’s interactive team reveals her tips for creating winning visualisations
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CS6: The Creative Pro's Guide

Discover what's new in Photoshop, Illustrator and more

April 23, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Discover what's new in the CS6 Master Collection – from Photoshop to InDesign to Illustrator to After Effects. Plus, discover how to use some of the incredible new tools…
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Design for music

October 18, 2006 | Be the first to comment

Remember the first book you bought? Or the first movie you saw? Thought not. Bet you can recall your first album though...