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  • Beyond Web 2.0

    Design is changing, and Web 2.0 is already yesterday's news. Richard Wentk finds out why, in the futuristic world of web technology, new is already the new old.

  • 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...

  • Getting ahead

    Paul Wyatt ventures down the rocky road of freelancing to give you the definitive guide to getting on the right track.

  • 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.

  • Be a greener designer

    With the world facing the reality of climate change and other environmental threats, it's time to take stock and ask - What can designers do to help?

  • Real-world effects

    Peskimo reveals how to put your vector creations out into the real world, using and to combine the illustrations in your head with the realism of the world outside your front door.

  • Business cards with a difference

    Create a lasting impression in the minds of potential clients by handing out business cards with a difference. A-Side Studio shows you how.

  • Add depth to charts

    Infographics needn't be boring, so why not try taking them to another level by importing a mundane Illustrator chart into and making it inspiring. Mark Mayers is on hand to explain how it's done.

  • Stay fresh!

    Do you ever get a sense of déjà vu with design? Well, your'e not alone. All too often designers are guilty of relying on clichés in their work. Joe Russ explores why it's so tough to be original.

  • Diplomacy in design

    What happens when sparks fly? Do you fight for creative control, do what you're told, or call in a negotiator? Darren Smith reveals how to tackle your most dangerous clients.
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