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Image Engine VFX supervisor Robin Hackl on how big-budget television is changing the industry
Image Engine VFX supervisor Robin Hackl, who's worked on Deadpool and The X-Files, discusses what the influx of new television work means for VFX.
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'None of us need to be alone': Illustrators' raw and honest accounts of how they've coped with mental illness
Ben the Illustrator, UK charity Mind and eight other illustrators discuss mental illness within the community, and why there needs to be more support.
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Adobe has released a free version of its XD design software
The company has also announced that it's paying developers to write plugins, in an attempt to take on Sketch.
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Make your iPhone look like an iMac G3 with these limited-edition cases
Spigen also made a case that resembles the iPhone 2G.
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29 Poster Design Tips from Leading Illustrators and Designers
Useful advice on how to design eye-catching posters for sale or clients – covering composition, creative process and colour palette.
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These new Game of Thrones VFX breakdowns show how the dragons, epic battles, armadas and castles were created
More Game of Thrones VFX breakdowns have just been released, featuring the work of Rodeo FX, Image Engine, Illoura, Mackevision, Zoic and more.
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UK art and design grads shows 2018: Dates & locations
See when and where graphic design, illustration, photography and visual communication degree shows are happening across the UK.
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Charlene Chua on having depression in a culture that saw it as 'taboo'
As part of our in-depth look at mental illness among illustrators, Charlene is one of eight artists who has shared their experiences to provide insight and encouragement.
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Franklin O’Toole: "My new way of looking at things keeps me happy, motivated and hopeful"
As part of our in-depth look at mental illness among illustrators, Franklin tells us about being 'plagued' by a major depressive disorder, and how getting help changed both his thoughts and his career path.
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Elle Jackson: "I'm still learning to ask for help"
As part of our in-depth look at mental illness among illustrators, Elle discusses coping with anxiety and depression.
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Sydney Lovell on experiencing C-PTSD and bipolar disorder with psychosis
Sydney discusses how being a freelance illustrator made it easier to 'hide away', and how seeking treatment and support helped her to put strategies in place.
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Jimi Mackay: "Depression seems to be rife amongst creative people"
Jimi discusses a link between addiction and depression, and how facing past trauma was a huge help.
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Jamie Lawson on learning to heal from addiction, anxiety and depression
Jamie discusses seeking 'real help' and why developing healthy social habits is crucial for any freelancer.
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Sharmelan Murugiah: "Most importantly, I am going to be open and honest with how I am feeling"
Sharmelan reflects on the loneliness he's felt as a freelance illustrator, and how he's found support from both the AOI and his agent.
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Tobias Hall on how mindfulness helped with insomnia and anxiety
Tobias was introduced to ACT, a mindfulness-based therapy, at The Sleep School which helped him out of a vicious cycle of insomnia and then anxiety.
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Ben the Illustrator on why we need to be honest about mental illness
Ben O'Brien, aka Ben the Illustrator explains why his 2017 Illustrators Survey opened up an opportunity to be honest about experiencing depression.
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Soviet-era-inspired World Cup 2018 wallcharts you wouldn't be embarrassed to have on your wall
The chart's deconstructed football pitch and bold typography are inspired by Russian Suprematism.
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Good Wives and Warriors illustrate mix-and-match mythical creatures
You can mix and match 64 different fantastical creatures from around the world in illustration duo Louise and Becky's stunning new project.
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Bruno Mangyoku on creating beautifully cinematic illustrations
We discover what inspires Handsome Frank’s latest signing, and how his love of cinema, graphic novels and animation beautifully complement each other.
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The Best Design Conferences in 2018 (and beyond)
Find inspiration, fun, skills and the chance to meet some like-minded people at these design festivals.
