Why placing limitations on yourself is the key to creativity
Jessica Walsh, Paula Scher, Phil Hansen and Erik Johansson tell us how limits, rules and guidelines can help drive creativity.
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What the Orphan Works Act means for illustrators, designers and photographers
We discuss the impact of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act with the AOI's Derek Brazell and lawyer Iain Stansfield from Olswang.
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5 tips to help you choose a new camera lens
Your camera lens has much to do with how you capture the world. So when it's time to add a new optic to your kit, how do you decide which one?
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How to get good feedback from clients and colleagues
By continually re-evaluating your work and listening to feedback, you can take your work in interesting new directions.
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How to find the best pocket-sized camera
We review four of the best compact cameras that fit in your (large) pockets, but offer pro-grade features.
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The Best of 2012: Features
Here we bring together the ten most-popular in-depth features from 2012 – plus one heartwarming story that will bring a smile to your face that'll still be there come the New Year.
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The Best of 2012: Photoshop tutorials
From brilliant photomontage techniques to artful digital colouring tricks for hand-drawn art, check out our top 10 Photoshop tutorials of the past year.
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Does nationality affect creativity?
Neil Bennett asks if where a creative was born and grew up leaves a legacy on their craft
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What made me: Saddington Baynes's James Digby-Jones reveals his creative inspiration
The executive creative director of Saddington Baynes, which has developed from photo retouching firm to full production studio, reveals what has made him better
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Opinion: Soon, your camera will never stop taking pictures
The next step after Instagram in our search for visual authenticity, is to be capturing photos constantly, says Mike Elgan.
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Get paid to showcase your creative process for clients
How to showcase your creative process - and get paid for it by clients
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What's the creative legacy of the London 2012 Olympics?
Leading designers, illustrators, creative directors and VFX supervisors reflect on the creative legacy of the London 2012 Olympics.
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The Graduate Designer/Illustrator's Guide to Success
Anna Richardson-Taylor asks some of the questions graduates will be facing along their initial career steps, and gets expert advice from creative industry veterans to help them answer them – and hopefully secure a glittering career.
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Master this year's top type techniques
The days of uninspiring typefaces are long gone, with the latest offerings going in bold new directions, says Anna Richardson Taylor
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Advertisement: Make the most of your photos with new Kodak apps
Here's how to enjoy printing from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad using Kodak's range of printers and apps.
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What Made Me: Anthony Burrill reveals the 5 people who've influenced him most
The designer and printmaker tells us the five people who have influenced him most
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How to colour grade stereoscopic 3D footage
Colourist Dado Valentic of Mytherapy reveals how to overcome the challenges inherent in grading stereo 3D footage.
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Sports and London 2012 Olympics design campaigns revealed
There’ll seldom be a better time to get involved in sport-led design, says Laura Snoad
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How top studios create their best movie posters for Hollywood and indie films
Laura Snoad teases out what makes the best film posters shine and how to succeed in a tough field. Don’t miss it
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Advertorial: How your printer tech can stay one step ahead of the scrapheap
Discover how to purchase tech that isn't just cutting-edge, but will stay so with our guide to investing in products with long shelf lives.