Summer 2010 (#178)

The money issue - on sale now

Money. It's not something that we like to talk about much - but in these troublesome economic times, it's vitally important that, as a creative professional, you are being paid what you are worth.

With that in mind we've put together a series of features all aimed at furthering your career and, ultimately, making you more money. We begin by talking to some of the industry's finest and discover how to negotiate better fees, nail a contract, get into selling your designs online and win more work in a downturn. Then we reveal how new graduates can begin their career, before looking at what you should be earning in the creative industry - no matter what your experience or discipline.

Elsewhere, we talk to the brilliant interactive designer Erik Natzke about his career and what the future holds for this pioneer of Flash design; join a lively discussion on the state of illustration in our Round Table; and bring you a new mix of iPhone and iPad app and book reviews. Our Technique section this issue is full of inspirational and insightful software and design skills, with the likes of Steven Bonner, Aske and Chris Moran sharing their creative expertise.

Next issue we bring you our annual Graduate Showcase, plus an awe-inspiring feature on Argentina's new creative talent. Look out for it on sale in the UK from Thursday 26 August. Until then.

Rob Carney Editor

IN THE MAG

Output

Identify yourself
The designers creating the world's finest logos

Jake Blanchard
Our One to Watch on spinning creative plates

Studio of the Month
Inside Raw Design Studio

In Depth

Erik Natzke interviewed
Career highs and the future of coding with the Flash master

Show me the money
Your work could be earning you more. Here's how

Wexley School for Girls
Is it a golf course? Is it a takeaway? No, it's a creative agency

Round Table
Is the illustration industry due an overhaul?

Start your own studio
The final part of our ultimate guide to making your studio dream a reality