Master the gradient mesh tool
The Gradient Mesh tool is tricky to master, which is why many artists ignore it. Learn how to unlock the power of this tricky tool for subtle results.
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Tricks in Si Beggs sleeve
London studio Fiction Department has hand-crafted an exquisitely detailed limited-edition box-set for techno producer Si Begg, with just 50 copies released.
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iD3 creates a taste of crime
To launch its newest flavour, Doritos commissioned interactive specialists rehabstudio to create an immersive advergame set in London’s underworld.
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Build an interactive 3D tunnel
Learn how to create a dizzying, psychedelic tunnel effect using simple Flash tools and ActionScript.
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Abstract power
Four international self-taught artists reveal how they create their amazing abstract art.
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Pitch control: master the pitching process and win more work
Winning new work is more crucial than ever: here’s how to ensure your pitch hits the spot.
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Friends of Glass shows bottle
Sheffield animation studio Finger Industries takes animation through the looking glass for a recycling campaign promoting glass.
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Be your own boss: the designer and illustrator's guide to going freelance
Going freelance takes careful planning and nerves of steel: top freelancers tell us how they set themselves up for success.
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2009 D&AD New Blood
From creative arts colleges and universities across the country, a new generation of graduates is bringing an infusion of fresh talent and ideas to the creative scene.
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5 free project management applications you must try
Putting together a project plan can sometimes seem more daunting than completing the project itself. When you need to track each step of a project, along with your costs, staff, and other factors, you probably need a project management application.
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A CG trip with The Neighbourhood
Director Arvind Palep mixed CG and practical photography to create a paradise full of plants and creatures that sparkle and glow for Samsung LED Series 7 televisions.
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Omelets cracking Eminem site
The descent into rehab and back again sets the scene for an interactive 3D website for US rapper Eminem’s first album release in over four years.
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Game On
The indie games market is booming, and creatives with Flash skills, talent and imagination are cashing in. You, too, can get on board the Games 3.0 bandwagon.
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Perfect portfolios
Top creatives share their secrets on how they put together portfolios that win them clients.
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Sanky
The interactive guru talks creativity and tech – and why you don’t have to have it all.
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Blooming lovely visuals for Samsung
A mix of CG and practical photography creates a paradise full of plants and creatures for Samsung LED Series 7 televisions.
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Adrian Shaughnessy talks graphics and passion
Many graphic designers create amazing work but wouldn't know where to start in explaining what makes that work so good. Adrian Shaughnessy isn't one of those designers.
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Know your worth
Pricing your work is one of the hardest aspects of running a studio or being freelance – but it’s crucial to your success.
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5 ways to ruin your next pitch
Pitching isn't a natural skill to many creatives. Here the author of the upcoming book The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs tells you how to avoid common mistakes.
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Be more creative
Even in a gloomy economy, design remains a fantastic way to make a living. Here’s how to love your design career.