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Showcase: Doméstico identity

Estudio Manifiesto Futura tapped the Mexican spirit in their identity work for a new bar

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Illustrators: don’t be stung by your agent

How can illustrators avoid the sharks in international waters?

December 06, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Even brand new illustrators can get international clients these days. But, asks Victoria Pearce, how do you avoid the sharks in those deep waters?
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21 design books you must own

July 03, 2009 | Be the first to comment

With so many new books hitting the shelves, how do you sort the library-worthy from the waste paper? These are the titles no designer should be without.
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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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Can anyone design type?

We speak to graphic designers and seasoned typeface designers

February 21, 2013 | 1 comment

We speak to three graphic designers who’ve created their own fonts, and some of the seasoned typeface designers whose rules they might be breaking
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Case study: Innocent drinks

January 26, 2007 | Be the first to comment

Sticking with what you believe in not only changes the way you approach packaging but, if the results prove effective, you can get a queue of rivals wanting to mimic it.
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10 ways to win pitch work every time

Our top tips for sealing every deal

September 08, 2011 | Be the first to comment

Always be closing with our guide to nailing those pitches and sealing the deal
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10 ways to communicate a brand effectively

Delight your clients with engaging brands that hit all the sweet spots

January 11, 2013 | Be the first to comment

Delight your clients with engaging brands that hit all the sweet spots, with our ten pro tips
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Why launch an independent magazine?

The creative rewards are priceless, says Bec Brown

December 14, 2011 | 2 comments

Following your dreams can be daunting, but the creative rewards are priceless, says Bec Brown
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Illustration renaissance

September 18, 2007 | Be the first to comment

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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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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40 tips for managing your time and money

Top creatives from across share their advice

November 25, 2010 | Be the first to comment

As a freelancer, time and money are two of your most valuable resources. Here, top creatives from across the globe share their advice on how to make best use of them
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How to buy a graphics tablet

August 18, 2010 | Be the first to comment

A graphics tablet can bring a huge amount of creative freedom to your workflow and prove more intuitive and ergonomic than a mouse. Whatever your budget, there are a host of options to suit
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Designers and copyright

November 29, 2007 | Be the first to comment

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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Freelancing: in case of emergency

Chris Clarke explains how he deals with disaster

March 01, 2013 | Be the first to comment

What do you do when it all goes wrong? Chris Clarke explains how he deals with disaster
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Why we love print

Eight graphic designers reveal what inspired them to launch a magazine

January 15, 2013 | Be the first to comment

Eight graphic designers reveal what inspired them to launch a magazine, how it fits around their day job and the challenges they have overcome to keep publishing
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Get yourself noticed

Whether you’re a graduate or a freelancer, getting noticed is essential for success

November 20, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Whether you’re a graduate looking for your first big break or a freelancer who needs to drum up more business, getting yourself noticed is essential for success
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The art of abstract

February 14, 2008 | Be the first to comment

At the cutting edge of illustration, Craig Grannell explores the artists who aim to inspire and engage the imagination.
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Behind the scenes: The Mouse vs. The Brush

April 19, 2007 | Be the first to comment

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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Living in a black and white world

January 24, 2008 | Be the first to comment

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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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...
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Design Icon: Blue Note

December 20, 2005 | Be the first to comment

Reid Miles's inventive use of type, moody photography and a minimalist colour palette helped Blue Note establish itself as the hippest of all jazz labels.