Do you ever get a sense of déjà vu with design? Well, your'e not alone. All too often designers are guilty of relying on clichés in their work. Joe Russ explores why it's so tough to be original.
What happens when sparks fly? Do you fight for creative control, do what you're told, or call in a negotiator? Darren Smith reveals how to tackle your most dangerous clients.
On some projects you just have to turn off the Mac and get your hands dirty with brushes and paint. A recent advertising campaign for Artois beer was one such example. Joe Russ investigates.
For a generation of artists brought up on a diet of comics, cartoons and sci-fi, the urge to create characters and their universes has proved irresistible, as Ric Blackshaw reports.
We all love flashy illustrations but for many of us, the day job means humdrum briefs and admin tasks. Darren Smith clocks in and finds there's more creativity in 9-5 design than meets the eye...
James Wignall's latest animation short is a sinisterly cute, subversive tale of misunderstanding, with a sting in its tail, at least for some of its characters. Craig Grannell catches up with the artist.