Nexus Studios on how to make the perfect animation showreel and portfolio
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No to numbers, YES to art! Dan Woodger and other illustrators on surviving the 'follower bias'
More and more clients are moving away from names both big and small due to follower counts. So how do illustrators fight back against this new trend – if they even can?
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How to make the best graphic design portfolio: Leta Sobierajski, Middle Boop and Brand Nu give their tips
Gordon Reid, Radim Malinic and one of the brains behind Wade and Leta on how new grads can make the best design portfolio.
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Ethical illustrator George 'OMG' Goodwin on why every art grad needs to watch Buffy
An interview with the 'maximilist' artist also known as OMGiDRAWEDit on Notre Dame about-turns, our burning planet and the sadness of going viral.
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Don't swipe, stick: How to keep a brand in love with you
Top tips to successful client retention. Clue: treat it like a true romance.
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Best Design Bibles: Books that go deeper into graphic design
Essential design book 'bibles' from the world's greatest designers and graphic design experts.
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Best Books for Graphic Design 2019
The most essential graphic design books for students: type, logos and beyond.
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Can you trademark a moving image?
Artists need to go through the motions to protect their moving masterpieces.
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Women creative grads – this is how you fix the industry
Leigh Chandler of Vault49 on why the design industry needs equality to succeed.
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UNICEF art director Camila Garay on saving lives with design – and why she needs your help
Interview: Find out how Camila has shown design is key to the UNICEF message - and why not all big data is bad.
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Grad Shows 2019: The Best New Illustration and Graphic Design Talent from LCC
The Best Talent from UAL's London College of Communication 2019 grad show, ranging from an imaginary music fest to climate crisis art prints.
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Grad Shows 2019: The Best New Illustration and Graphic Design Talent from Central Saint Martins
From grass that bulges with every breath you take to a Byzantine exploration of citizenship in Brexit Britain, CSM's graduate talent never lose sight of reality in 2019.
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7 tips from a junior designer on breaking into the industry
Considering your first job in design? Here are seven tips from a junior designer that'll save your career.
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How to Set Up as a Freelance Illustrator
Three established freelance illustrators give practical advice on everything from finding clients to managing money – whether you've just graduated or are leaving a full-time creative job.
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How to Price Illustrations
Whether you're an established illustrator or just starting out, knowing how much to charge is often the trickiest part of your job. Here we've brought together pricing advice from the top illustrators.
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How to Succeed as a Freelance Illustrator
Must-know advice from leading artists with decades of freelance experience between them, including Ana Jaks, David Doran, Emma Block, Rod Hunt, Sarah Tanat-Jones and the AOI’s Derek Brazell.
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How to land your first job at a digital or branding agency
Leading agencies Wolff Olins, Anomaly, SomeOne, Studio Output and D&AD offer in-depth advice for graduates, on everything from portfolios to internships.
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Apple logo creator Rob Janoff reveals his tips on design success - and the surprise influences on his most famous creation
The designer for Steve Jobs reveals how Pop Art-psychedelia and PC-phobia played their role in the making of the world's most famous Apple - along with his love for recent interpretations of the logo.
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13 best Skillshare classes for designers and artists
These classes from Jessica Hische, Jessica Walsh and Nicholas Feltron will improve your skills at lettering, logo design, doodling, infograhics, ink drawing and more.
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7 best UX design books to help you learn and master UX
From the latest release on preparing for UX job interviews to books for beginners, learn everything about UX design with these helpful books.
