July 2009 (#163)

The July issue of Computer Arts, gracing UK newsstands from today, 4th June, sees an exclusive cover designed by Non-Format, one of the world's most prominent design studios. Using extensive print finishes including die-cuts, scoring, metallic inks and spot varnish, the ambitious cover was a creative challenged relished by everyone involved - from the team at Non-Format who came up with a range of mind-blowing design ideas, to the printers who worked tirelessly to ensure that the final concept translated into a physically successful cover. It cements Computer Arts' status as the most esteemed and innovative digital design magazine on the market.

"Having Non-Format design our cover was a real honour," says Computer Arts editor Rob Carney. "The duo brought an incredible concept and executed it brilliantly to create an unusual, beautiful and striking cover that makes you pick it up and interact with it."

Beyond the landmark Non-Format cover, Computer Arts' July issue provides readers with a unique connection to the international digital creative industries through design tips and advice from industry luminaries such as Neville Brody, Jonathan Barnbrook, David Carson and Hillman Curtis. Content also includes exclusive introductions to the 10 hottest new digital creatives about to make big design waves ('The 10 best designers you don't know about. Yet') and 90 minutes of pro Illustrator video training on the monthly Computer Arts disc.

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IN THE MAG

Output

Zine scene
The designers doing it for themselves

Mutt Ink
The studio bringing texture to digital

Studio of the Month
Frame opens its doors

In Depth

Iconic advice
The world's greatest digital creatives share their top tips

21 design books you must own
Essential reading matter for every designer

10 best designers you don't know about (yet)
Catch up with the new crop of cutting-edge creatives

Essential tips
Master your output across print, web and interactive

Non-Format
The ground-breaking studio in profile

Technique

Blending handmade and digital
Shotopop mixes it up in Photoshop

Master Flash's new type powers
Learn expert typographical skills and tricks in Flash

Theme your typography
Bring your type to life in blindSALIDA's masterclass

Inspiration Workshop
Erica Burns shares her illustrative secrets

Light trails in After Effects
Give your footage an illuminating makeover

Brief Encounter
Behind the scenes with hip-hop supergroup NASA

Connecting Flash and Flickr
Share images in Flash using Flickr's API

Creative text masterclass
Learn type tricks to wow in InDesign

Need to Know

Start your own studio
How to get ahead of the design curve

Print preparation
Top tips to guarantee spectacular print work

Canon can
We test drive the new PIXMA 9500 Mark II