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.
What better way for the design community to celebrate its pioneers than with an innovative new project? Wear it With Pride's new book, is just that, and sees influential creatives redefining portraiture.
Built on the back of a thriving online community and a successful design conference, TOCA ME was set up in 2003 by Nina Schmid and two brothers, Thorsten and Ronald Iberl. Their endeavours across print, web and events focus on bringing people together.
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.
If you're designing for today's interactive devices, you'll need to understand your users; needs as well as the latest technology. Sean Ashcroft shows you how to push all the right buttons.
Do you want to create an online portfolio that will make your design or illustration work shine? In a three-part series, expert Richard Guest will reveal an easy way to create a simple but extensible solution.