With live music drawing in audiences like never before, Mark Ramshaw takes a closer look at the opportunities for artists designing the posters, merchandise and show visuals that can turn a gig into a feast for the senses.
Within just a few short years, design for the music industry has altered beyond recognition. Lawrence Zeegen asks what this means for today's designers.
An economic recession stopped Argentina from competing on the global design scene, but now it is storming back. Andy Polaine looks at the designers putting the country back on the map.
Artists from Michelangelo to Shakespeare relied on support from wealthy individuals. Today patrons are more likely to be companies funding competitions, awards and sponsorship. Graeme Aymer explores how corporate contributors and designers benefit from the deal.
By directly connecting artist and audience, the internet has shattered traditional constraints on musical creativity. Mark Penfold explores how pop videos have evolved in response.
Black-and-white design; a case of 'less is more' or 'form follows function'? Lawrence Zeegen examines the resurgence in monochrome working methods and its graphic language...
The UK's reputation within the design world is unparalleled; but what makes UK design so unique? What factors, cultures and motivations drive the UK's design talent? And what does the rest of the world think of the UK's design posturing?