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Image of the day: Shaman by Simone Ludeman
Wednesday 8 May
Simone Ludeman is an illustration student at the University of Westminster. We grabbed five minutes with her to find out more about today's image of the day ...
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New developments in 3D printing
How 3D printing will lead to exciting new possibilities for designers
Reporting from South by Southwest Interactive, Martin Cooper explores how this rapidly-evolving tech will lead to exciting new possibilities for designers -
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Image of the day: the Phonetic Alphabet by Priya Mistry
Tuesday 7 May
Today's image of the day comes from London-based freelancer Priya Mistry: a self-initiated project, created entirely on an iPad, in which she reinterprets the phonetic alphabet using character illustrations ... -
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The art of reinvention
Why a carefully considered refresh can really pay dividends for a studio
Whether it’s a subtle shift in emphasis or a full rebrand with a new company name, a carefully considered refresh can really pay dividends for a studio -
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Damn You Art School
A quirky yet useful new resource for creatives
Damn You Art School (DYAS) is a fun and really useful new online resource to help creative professionals improve productivity and creativity -
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POINT 01: Erik Spiekermann interview
The iconic designer in conversation
We're at POINT this week. One of yesterday's highlights was the incomparable Erik Spiekermann. We caught up with the German typographer and designer ahead of his talk ... -
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Project diary: D&AD 50
Planning Unit's book marking D&AD's 50th anniversary was an exercise in creativity and craft
When D&AD asked Planning Unit to design a milestone book to mark the organisation’s 50th anniversary, the result was a model exercise in creativity and craft -
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Behind the scenes: Steven Bonner for Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky
How the illustrator brought pears, honey and more to life
The Scottish illustrator brought pears, honey and more to life and created a bespoke typeface to boot in this thirst-quenching project for Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky -
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Image of the day: Ghosts of Gone Birds by Eduardo Fuentes
Thursday 2 April
London-based freelance illustrator Eduardo Fuentes discusses the processes behind his contribution to the Ghosts of Gone Birds exhibition at ONCA Gallery, in Brighton -
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Studio Dumbar: Dutch by design
Studio Dumbar's Netherlands roots have helped shape Dutch design for over three decades
With outposts in China and Korea, Studio Dumbar is truly international – but its Netherlands roots have also helped shape Dutch design for over three decades -
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Create smoother skin textures with basic Photoshop filters
Alternate High Pass and blur filters on layers for smoother skin in Photoshop
Ben Secret shows you how to alternate High Pass and blur filters on layers for smoother skin in Photoshop -
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Image of the day: Banana Print by Judit García-Talavera
Wednesday 1 May
Barcelond-based illustrator Judit García-Talavera discusses how she put together today's image of the day ... -
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Image of the day: Unravel by Joseph William
Tuesday 30 April
London-based illustrator Joseph William tells us the story behind today's image of the day ... -
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My design classic: Gregory & Paul’s
The Coney Island eatery is home to an inspiring array of handmade signage
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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Mariana Rodrigues: Music for the eyes
Portuguese-born Mariana Rodrigues launches a new project in Tokyo, exploring songs through illustration
We chat symmetry, Japanese motifs and illustration with Portuguese-born Mariana Rodrigues, as she launches her new project, Music for the Eyes -
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Seven ways to craft a killer self-promo campaign
How to get your work in front of the people who count
Half of your job as a freelancer is to market yourself - and this rule applies to studios, too. Whether you’re cooking up a self-promotional campaign in print or digital, make sure you always get the essentials right with our expert tips... -
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Add text to complex surfaces in Photoshop
Use Photoshop's Transform tools to manipulate perspective and add text to tricky surfaces
Per Gustafsson on how to use Photoshop's Transform tools to manipulate perspective and add text to tricky surfaces -
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Image of the day: Trgni se! Poezija! by Dragana Nikolic
Saturday 27 April
Serbian designer Dragana Nikolic gives us the lowdown on today's image of the day ... -
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Disney/Pixar's stunning new trailer for Monster’s University
Subtle character refinements in Disney/Pixar's latest animated adventure
Subtle character refinements in Disney/Pixar's latest animated adventure -
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10 tips for building a killer portfolio website
Our guide to creating a portfolio site that stands out from the crowd
Give your work that extra edge online with Jonathan Brealey's guide to creating a portfolio site that stands out from the crowd -
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Image of the day: Five Husbands by Tilly
Friday 26 April
We catch up with Brighton-based illustrator Tilly – aka Running for Crayons – to find out more about today's image of the day, Five Husbands ...
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