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  • Get into character

    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.

  • Behind the scenes: La Famille Artois

    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.

  • Diplomacy in design

    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.

  • Stay fresh!

    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.

  • Design riot

    Design has become as vital a part of protest movements as the marchers themselves, asserts Graeme Aymer.

  • Collaborate!

    Imagine life with no boss. Increasing numbers of graphic designers are dropping out of parent companies and setting up their own collectives. It's easier than ever, but do the late nights, low wages and ego battles mean it's a risk worth taking?

  • The third way: corporate design

    When it comes to understanding corporate design, it's not just about rules and regulations. There's plenty of room for creativity when you're working for 'the man' and you can earn a tidy sum, too. Darren Smith delves into this essential area of design.

  • Going underground

    The underground, counterculture graphics of the past four decades have remained a source of inspiration for those wishing to escape the mainstream, as Lawrence Zeegen discovers.

  • Behind the scenes: Secret Wars

    Hip-hop crowds have been treated to the thrills of live MC battles for years, so why shouldn't illustration offer a similar spectacle? Tom Dennis checks out Secret Wars, where paint is sure to spill...

  • Branch out!

    A change of scenery can work wonders for anyone stuck in a creative rut, but what does it take to step out of your comfort zone and into a bigger, brighter world? Nick Spence speaks to nine established designers about settling somewhere new.
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