September 2011 (#192)

 Hello. What are you working on this month?

Whatever it is, I hope we can inspire you and bring you the know-how to make it your best project yet. Last month saw a few changes to Computer Arts – and this is usually the place editors say the feedback has been great, but I’m not going to do that as I hope as you flick through the issue you can guess what the response has been (OK, I’ll tell you a secret, it was great).

Just to reiterate in case you missed us last time: The design manual is aimed at making your life as a designer an easier one. Think of it as a miscellany of design advice – everything from portfolios to typography to web design to selling your work.

Studio Life has also been a rip-roaring success for us – and I’m really happy to introduce this issue’s episode on the DVD. We pay a visit to ustwo, a studio that really does have to be seen to be believed. We even threw in some Sergio Leone-inspired end credits. See what you think. Oh, and also on the DVD we bring you Heroic Condensed Ltd Bold – a really usable headline font designed by Silas Dilworth. You never know when it’ll come in useful.

Finally, you may have noticed the Graduate Showcase free with this issue. The work featured is truly brilliant and, if this is anything to go by, the design industry has a great future. Thanks to all our judges, sponsors and entrants.

As always, let me know what you think of the issue, and anything else for that matter (preferably design-related and nothing kinky) by email, on Twitter or on Facebook.

Rob Carney Editor