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Mind-reading tech is here (and more useful than you think)
Reading brain waves was useless until AI got involved. Now mind reading has real-world, practical applications.
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How illustrator Sam Falconer transforms science and geology into elegant, easily comprehensible art
As his first solo exhibition opens in London, Sam explains his fascination with human history.
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These animated characters for Pictoplasma 2018 won't stop staring at you
Pictoplasma conference asked artists to create short, animated GIFs of characters that stare down the viewer and "claim their right to exist". Here are some of the best.
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Photoshop tutorial: How to use the Select Subject tool in Photoshop CC 2018
Select Subject is a new Photoshop tool that makes removing backgrounds from photos very easy indeed. But it's not as one-click as Adobe says. Here's how to get the best from it, even on tricky photos.
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Apple’s new Mac Pro won't launch until 2019
Apple has confirmed that its next-gen Mac Pro won't ship until 2019, presumably to convince you not to hold off buying an iMac Pro.
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37 tips for creating stunning black-&-white art
Super-useful advice and techniques from 10 top illustrators for creating black-and-white artworks – using pens, paints or digital tools.
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This AR app lets you virtually hang your art on your walls
Point your phone at your wall and see if artworks would suit your room.
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Dell and HP launch new laptops, a convertible and display for designers and artists
Following Intel's announcement of new, 8th-generation chips for laptops, we've seen the first models to use them appear from Dell and HP.
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The Best Design Podcasts: 15 Entertaining, Insightful Podcasts for Designers
Whether it's graphic or motion design, UX or typography – these podcasts are engaging, helpful and inspiring for anyone in the design sector.
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Countries need better logos and branding than these identikit designs
Jasmine Montgomery, CEO and founder of branding agency Seven Brands, discusses how to create an identity for a country than really stands out.
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This typeface mixes Braille with visual letters to help make existing public signage more inclusive
Designer Kosuke Takahashi’s Braille Neue concept typeface combines Braille with Latin and Japanese characters enabling visually impaired people to read current public signage.
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28 creative lettering and type tips for artists
Leading illustrators including Inkymole, Supermundane, Melita Berg, Daisy Emerson and Alex Fowkes reveal their techniques for creating lettering in your illustrations and designs.
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Adobe has upgraded After Effects, Premiere Pro and Lightroom with better colour, puppet and VR tools
Adobe has released new versions of After Effects CC, Premiere Pro CC, Character Animator, Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic. Here's what's new.
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How to nail your grad show
University lecturers in graphic design and illustration explain how to stand out from the crowd and land a job offer.
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Intel's new Core i9 chips could make laptops as powerful as desktops
The new 6-core Core i9 CPUs could push laptops for creatives past 5GHz speeds.
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Building sites and apps for a global market
Digital products have the potential to reach a huge global audience— however, they present a unique set of challenges along the way.
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Photoshop tutorial: Create a double exposure photo
Professional photographer and retoucher Tigz Rice details the best ways to combine two photos to create a double exposure effect in Photoshop.
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Malika Favre, Marylou Faure & more illustrate digital wallpapers for your desktop or phone
Choose between each artist’s three different wallpaper designs to brighten up your screen.
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Digital artist Mike Campau's dystopian scenes reflect a growing mistrust with social media
Social media is starting to get some pull back, and rightfully so, says Mike.
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Best cheap Wacom Cintiq alternative drawing tablets
Don't have £1,900/$2,000 for a Wacom Cintiq Pro 24? Here are six much less expensive pen display options for drawing, sketching and painting.
