October 2011 (#193)

The secrets of great typography - it's our latest issue, on sale now

As you can see, after a very long time (we know, we know) we’ve finally launched our new website. As well as a clean, new design, we’ve added a blog where you can get daily inspiration and creative news. That’s as well as hundreds of tutorials and interviews with world-leading designers.

What’s more, if you subscribe to Computer Arts in print, sign up, go to the Premium area and you’ll be able to download PDF versions of the magazine dating back to issue 171. You don’t even need to have subscribed since that time. Anyhow, I hope you find it useful – please let me know what you think. We’ll be adding more functionality very soon.

This month also saw the release of our new iPad app – The App of Inspiration. Featuring nearly 30 artists, with each showcasing some brilliant design and illustration work, it’s a great aid to inspire you in your day-to-day work. Additionally, if you want to commission one of the illustrators, you can do so directly from the app. Check it out on the iTunes App Store.

So actually that leaves me very little room to talk about this issue, which as usual is packed with inspirational projects, expert advice and all the tips, tricks and techniques you need to be a better designer. I will point you to our DVD though – particularly Studio Life where we visit Landor London. It’s a must-watch! Cheers, see you next month…

Rob Carney Editor

Get intricate with type

Whether you’re working on a branding project or designing a layout, using typography correctly separates the pros from the amateurs. Here, we present your ultimate reference guide to mastering the art of type
Design an iPad app UI

Apposing’s Dave Brown reveals how to prototype a user interface for an iPad app in Photoshop
Down the rabbit hole

It isn’t easy to persuade people to venture outside the familiar and dive headlong into digital media to engage with your campaign. But get it right, and the pay-offs can be considerable
Make the most of your graphic assets

Anthony Neil Dart demonstrates a practical way to utilise your graphic asset library
Strategic thinking

Spanning the globe both physically and in the scale of its ambition, Landor Associates is one of the undisputed giants of strategic branding. The London studio opens its doors
The design manual

The modern designer’s guide to everything. This month, find out how to have more fun in your day job and much, much more