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  • Anatomy illustrated

    Freelance medical illustrator Mike de la Flor guides you step-by-step through the essential concepts of medical illustration. Here he reveals the fundamentals of digital pen and ink techniques in Illustrator.

  • Create perfect characters

    Character-based designs are in greater demand than ever, from fashion illustration to designer toys. Nick Spence highlights one trend that's here to stay, and discovers what it takes to create characters that will last a lifetime.

  • Kaleidoscopic images

    Applying a kaleidoscope effect to an image can generate some wild and unexpected results. Justin Maller explains how to create colourful designs full of chaotic impact using basic Photoshop techniques.

  • Material witness

    Want to be a top packaging designer? Then you need a sound understanding of materials and how they affect what you can create.

  • Pimp your space

    There's no doubt that a MySpace page is a pretty useful tool for designers. Why? Because in this industry networking is important. Sam Gilbey reveals a way to transform an average MySpace template into something a little slicker.

  • Get ahead in advertising

    Have you got what it takes to work in the advertising industry? Can you meet the demands of a brief, manage relationships and deliver content on time, every time? Mark Ramshaw takes a look at the place where art and commerce collides.

  • DIY vintage T-shirts

    It's easy to create authentic collegiate T-shirt designs using a good old-fashioned iron. In this tutorial, illustrator Derek Lea reveals how combining both applications can create stunning results.

  • Green sleeves

    The impact of packaging on the environment has never been more high profile. Go green, with our guide to sustainable wrappings.

  • Overprint in Photoshop

    Creating stunning print work using overprinting allows you to experiment with unique colour combinations and can sometimes create an unpredictable end result, as Daniel Lowe and Norman Hayes reveal.

  • The rule of three

    A firmly established convention in cinematography, three-point lighting has also become one of the foundations for CG lighting.
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