What's better for art, design or illustration: an iPad, an Android tablet or a tablet PC, convertible or 2-in-1 from the likes of Microsoft, Dell or HP? We compare your options here, including a look at the big three's various competitors.
These brands and companies are attempting to get creatives to work for free. Here we name and shame – plus give you advice on what you can learn from them to avoid being exploited.
It's a good time to be an illustrator who loves creating film-related art.
UX and UI design, wireframing, creating app mock-ups are all invaluable skills for designers and Sketch is one of the leading prototyping software in the field. Learn UX design using Sketch with these paid and free online UX courses.
Make roughing and planning your animations a whole lot easier by using these storyboarding apps.
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.
Ben the Illustrator, UK charity Mind and eight other illustrators discuss mental illness within the community, and why there needs to be more support.
See when and where graphic design, illustration, photography and visual communication degree shows are happening across the UK.
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.
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.
As part of our in-depth look at mental illness among illustrators, Elle discusses coping with anxiety and depression.
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.
Jimi discusses a link between addiction and depression, and how facing past trauma was a huge help.
Jamie discusses seeking 'real help' and why developing healthy social habits is crucial for any freelancer.
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.
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.
Ben O'Brien, aka Ben the Illustrator explains why his 2017 Illustrators Survey opened up an opportunity to be honest about experiencing depression.
These apps will make looking after your finances is simple and easy.
Skyscanner's senior design manager shares his approaches and tips for building a design system, what design tools they use and his thoughts on 2018’s biggest UX trends.
Established freelance illustrators Ben Tallon, Abbey Lossing and Peter Henderson cover how to build contacts, manage money, stay connected in the creative community and more.
