All Self promotion articles

There are 142 articles tagged with Self promotion

Browse by tag

Sort by:

  • Copyrights and wrongs

    If you're showcasing your work within a free online community, have you read the small print? If not, do it now, says Jason Arber.

  • No limits design

    Beyond paper, pen, mouse and computer, beyond the confines of the studio, lies a bigger world full of installations, interior design, fabrics, furnishings, cars and bars as designers escape the confines of convention.

  • Be more creative

    As a designer, you're asked to come up with original and exciting ideas on a daily basis. But what if your winning ideas have run dry? Paul Birch and Craig Grannell reveal the real-world techniques that can really help you unlock your creativity.

  • Behind the scenes: Stereo by Shimm1

    Rap videos aren't typically known for their cutting-edge creativity, often relying on fail-safe booty-shaking women. But then Shimm1 and Notion Studio haven' produced a typical rap video, as we found out.

  • Freelance survival guide

    A career as a designer or illustrator could mean working in a studio, as a specialist within a larger organisation or going freelance. Let's consider the practicalities of freelancing in this expert survival guide...

  • Reinvent yourself

    Like all creative fields, design is subject to fads and fashions, so how do the leading designers, illustrators and agencies evolve in order to stay ahead of the game? Sean Ashcroft speaks to the experts about the best way to keep your style fresh.

  • Design for Exhibitions

    Large-scale graphics and displays for exhibitions, expos and conferences used to have a staid image, but now, as Nick Spence discovers, it's a hotbed of creativity and a great opportunity to promote your work to a wider audience.

  • Freedom or folly?

    When the office gets us down, freelancing can seem mightily attractive, but does the reality live up to the promise? Sean Ashcroft investigates.

  • 20 freelance problems and how to solve them

    Life as a freelancer is filled with ups and downs and pros and cons, so get prepared with our guide to the 20 most common freelance problems and how to solve them.

  • Stay on top

    Running a thriving design studio requires more than a creative mind and the ability to make tea. Nick Spence meets the names behind leading studios that successfully combine artistic flair with solid business skills.
Computer Arts magazine subscriptions

Get our newsletter!

Sign up today to receive weekly design tips, as well as details of our latest issue the day it goes on sale!

CA Collection
Computer Arts Presents: The Design Studio Handbook