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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.
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The rule of three
A firmly established convention in cinematography, three-point lighting has also become one of the foundations for CG lighting. -
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Profile: Tin Horse
"We love it when our clients have a really difficult problem" Martin Bunce, Tin Horse director, likes a challenge. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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... -
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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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DIY vintage T-shirts
It's easy to create authentic collegiate T-shirt designs using a good old-fashioned iron. In this tutorial, illustrator Derek Lea reveals how combining both applications can create stunning results. -
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Create a waste paper bin
Experimental designers Waste build a whacky paper wheelie bin that can be used by friends and clients as a desk tidy. -
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Profile: Williams Murray Hamm
"A lot of packaging is just decoration its typefaces and colours and backgrounds. There needs to be a conceptual heart" Richard Murray explains the ethos behind Williams Murray Hamm. -
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Get ahead in advertising
Have you got what it takes to work in the advertising industry? Can you meet the demands of a brief, manage relationships and deliver content on time, every time? Mark Ramshaw takes a look at the place where art and commerce collides. -
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Pimp your space
There's no doubt that a MySpace page is a pretty useful tool for designers. Why? Because in this industry networking is important. Sam Gilbey reveals a way to transform an average MySpace template into something a little slicker. -
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Live or die packaging
The die-cuts, materials and artwork of packaging determine the strength and performance of brands. We show you how to get the balance right. -
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Material witness
Want to be a top packaging designer? Then you need a sound understanding of materials and how they affect what you can create. -
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Cover stories
CD and DVD covers provide some of the most innovative examples of packaging design around today. Charlotte Rivers is on the case. -
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Youth versus experience
The Government's new age discrimination laws are sure to make waves in an industry where youth often generates creativity. But will these new decisions affect the way you work? Mark Ramshaw finds out. -
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Kaleidoscopic images
Applying a kaleidoscope effect to an image can generate some wild and unexpected results. Justin Maller explains how to create colourful designs full of chaotic impact using basic Photoshop techniques. -
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Profile: Red Bee
Red Bee Media, formerly BBC Broadcast, is a multi-disciplined agency that encompasses design and technology while producing top quality work for all the major UK broadcasting channels. Michael Burns finds out more about the creative powerhouse. -
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Build a post box
Use and some practical know-how to produce a bespoke piece of packaging for sending out your portfolio. -
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Create perfect characters
Character-based designs are in greater demand than ever, from fashion illustration to designer toys. Nick Spence highlights one trend that's here to stay, and discovers what it takes to create characters that will last a lifetime.
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