It's hardly been a vintage 12 months, and much of the creative industry will be glad to see the back of 2004. But what's around the corner? And what will you need to do to keep yourself ahead in 2005, asks Dom Hall
In recent years, Photoshop filters have developed a bit of an image problem. Now, thanks to the growing sophistication of the digital arts, the time may be ripe for their rehabilitation...
You might have the skills to pay the bills, but are you being paid fairly? Charging what's right for both parties is as vital as a good invoice system and transparent accounting, says Jerome Turner.
It's a nightmare situation that no-one wants to slip into. But it happens, even to the best of us. Jason Arber has some practical advice for those desperate to break through.
The increasing speed of technological development means that if your skills stand still, you'll quickly fall behind. Mark Penfold takes a look at how best to keep yourself ahead of the competition.
The science behind semiotics may make your head spin, but it's essential you know the power of the messages your images convey. Mark Penfold gets to grips with the relationship between images and their meaning.
Recent statistics may make for a depressing read, but for some designers 2004 has been a great year. So don't be dismayed by the doom and gloom, says Jason Arber.
There is a fine line between interesting repetition and boring pattern. This line is often blurred, if not dashed outright, in digital illustration thanks to our good buddy Copy and Paste.
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