10 companies who are trying to exploit designers, artists and photographers
Here we name-and-shame brands and companies who are attempting to get creatives to work for free – plus advice on what you can learn from them to avoid being exploited.
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How top illustrators create stunning official movie posters for films such as Black Panther, Wonder Woman & Trainspotting
It's a good time to be an illustrator who loves creating film-related art.
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Learn Sketch: The best paid and free online courses
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.
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Best free storyboard software (and paid-for ones too)
Make roughing and planning your animations a whole lot easier by using these storyboarding apps.
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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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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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Franklin OToole: "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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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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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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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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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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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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10 best budgeting apps for freelancers
These apps will make looking after your finances is simple and easy.
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Best Tablet for Art and Design
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.
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How Skyscanner built a design system that makes designers and developers lives easier
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.
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15 tips on how to set up as a freelance illustrator
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.
