By producing work rich with feeling and a growing sense of sophistication, Brazil has begun to turn up the creative heat. The world of graphic design is waiting to see what happens next.
When a US-based British designer found himself facing deportation for a long-forgotten misdemeanour, members of the design community came to the rescue with an exhibition and online auction in his honour.
As a designer, the brief can either be your friend or your enemy. Properly crafted, it will guide you through a job; thrown together, and it's just a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
The 1970s and 80s saw the emergence of graffiti culture and its transition into a respected art form. Designer Ric Blackshaw traces the roots of his own passion for a whole new graphic language.
Corporate sponsorship and the involvement of big business in art and graphic design has become more important over the past 12 months. But does business have a place in design? And who's actually benefiting?
Working for government organisations may sound a little dull, but for many designers it can be a lucrative source of income, as Craig Grannell finds out.