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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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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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Make Your Own Magazine

October 14, 2010 | Be the first to comment

Whatever production values you aspire to, self-publishing is more accessible than ever. Julia Sagar considers the print and digital options available.
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My design classic: The 1960 BMW R50

From a classic generation of German motorcycles, Michael Paul Young’s BMW R50 is great for long rides

March 05, 2013 | 1 comment

From a classic generation of German motorcycles, Michael Paul Young’s BMW R50 is great for long rides
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31 tips for a better portfolio

September 08, 2009 | Be the first to comment

It's the world's introduction to your work; the first base in scoring any job. We ask designers both established and breaking through for their advice on how to build and present the perfect portfolio.
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10 cool free textures

June 25, 2009 | Be the first to comment

Smooth and shiny has outstayed its welcome, so here's Paul Wyatt with a collection of textures to give your work more tactile character.
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10 tips for managing client expectations

Keep things sweet by making sure your client knows the score

April 27, 2012 | 1 comment

Keep projects moving along nicely by making sure your client knows the score
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The vinyl toy industry needs you!

December 08, 2010 | Be the first to comment

Big brands are looking for fresh new talent and Tom Dennis reckons the next star of the vinyl toy scene could be you.
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Supersize design

April 15, 2008 | Be the first to comment

As the canvas gets bigger, so does the risk and the reward. Mark Penfold talks to the designers and illustrators whose work succeeds on a grand scale.
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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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My design classic: The Yves Saint Laurent logotype and monogram

Vasava highlights a piece of fashion history

July 24, 2012 | Be the first to comment

This month, iconic Barcelona-based studio Vasava highlights a piece of fashion history
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Fine art and inspiration

January 15, 2008 | Be the first to comment

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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Illustration: The Art of Ornament

May 01, 2007 | Be the first to comment

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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Design for Android

Get into the ever-growing Google Android Market

September 27, 2011 | Be the first to comment

We explore the opportunities and challenges for ambitious app designers keen to exploit the ever-growing Google Android Market
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Create the perfect logo!

Deliver winning logos every time with this foolproof flowchart

May 27, 2011 | Be the first to comment

Deliver winning logos every time by following Johnson Banks' foolproof flowchart
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114 new pro tips for type

November 17, 2009 | Be the first to comment

From leading and kerning to managing your fonts correctly, our panel of experts from around the globe offer essential advice for honing your type skills.
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101 ways to create better images

November 29, 2006 | Be the first to comment

It's all about the image, and there are ways of getting it right and ways of getting it wrong. We present invaluable advice from top designers on making sure the images you create, in whatever medium you work in, are bang on the money every time.
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Children's book illustration

May 09, 2005 | Be the first to comment

Illustrating for kid's books can be rewarding and entertaining; but just how do you go about getting started in the first place?
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10 ways to charge your clients the proper price

Our essential guide to getting your price right for every job

May 08, 2012 | 2 comments

It's a fine line between selling yourself short and pricing yourself out of the market; follow our guide to getting your price right
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How to be a better designer

10 down-to-earth tips for being a successful designer

May 02, 2012 | 1 comment

Daniel Gjøde spares us the slick quotes to deliver his top 10 down-to-earth tips for being a successful designer
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10 pro Photoshop illustration tricks

From 3D mosaic effects to Layer Masks

January 11, 2012 | Be the first to comment

From 3D mosaic effects to Layer Masks, here are 10 tips to make your images pop
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Earn more as an illustrator

August 20, 2008 | Be the first to comment

Increasing your income from illustration isn't just down to talent, or hard work. Garrick Webster brings you several practical ways of getting paid what your work is worth.