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  • Organic 3D effects

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    Organic 3D effects

    Adding abstract renders is increasingly used as a way of introducing extra levels of complexity to digital images. Here, DepthCORE's Justin Maller uses a simple process to achieve amazing results in Cinema 4D and Illustrator.

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    Beyond Web 2.0

    Design is changing, and Web 2.0 is already yesterday's news. Richard Wentk finds out why, in the futuristic world of web technology, new is already the new old.
  • Q&A: Electrolychee

    Interview

    Q&A: Electrolychee

    This month, Computer Arts catches up with Manila-based Marcushiro & Bru, aka Electrolychee, to talk about innovative print campaigns, their work for big-name clients such as Nike, and the Philippino design scene.
  • Design in motion

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    Design in motion

    Thanks to an impressive wealth of talent, innovation and creativity, motion graphics is still an emerging area for designers. Nick Spence catches up with a number of leading industry practitioners to find out what it takes to make it big.
  • Ultimate realism

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    Ultimate realism

    For photorealistic 'virtual photography' work, many artists call upon final gathering. Discover how to harness this powerful technique to create a lighting set-up that mimics that of a real photo studio.
  • Get it together

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    Get it together

    If you're designing for today's interactive devices, you'll need to understand your users; needs as well as the latest technology. Sean Ashcroft shows you how to push all the right buttons.
  • Profile: Airside

    Interview

    Profile: Airside

    Three London freelancers joined forces in the late 1990s to create Airside; a fun-loving design company renowned for its work across different media and the diverse backgrounds of its members. "The whole thing about us," they tell Adrian Sandiford,"is having an idea and a story to tell"
  • Reflective surfaces

    Tutorial

    Reflective surfaces

    There are numerous ways to simulate chrome, but by reflecting an 'environment' into your artwork using and you can really make it shine. Award-winning designer Mark Mayers explains how.
  • Overprint in Photoshop

    Tutorial

    Overprint in Photoshop

    Creating stunning print work using overprinting allows you to experiment with unique colour combinations and can sometimes create an unpredictable end result, as Daniel Lowe and Norman Hayes reveal.
  • Case study: Innocent drinks

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    Case study: Innocent drinks

    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.
  • Behind the scenes: Stereo by Shimm1

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    Behind the scenes: Stereo by Shimm1

    Rap videos aren't typically known for their cutting-edge creativity, often relying on fail-safe booty-shaking women. But then Shimm1 and Notion Studio haven' produced a typical rap video, as we found out.
  • Future trends

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    Future trends

    Confidence and creative energy continue to rule the heavens, but will the gods of financial reward finally return in 2007? Mark Penfold talks to a bunch of busy designers about their predictions and gets a surprisingly positive response...
  • Green sleeves

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    Green sleeves

    The impact of packaging on the environment has never been more high profile. Go green, with our guide to sustainable wrappings.
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