Best free storyboard software (and paid-for ones too)
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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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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 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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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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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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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.
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13 tips for creating the best animation showreel
Animation veterans and AnimDojo Masters Tom Box and Bader Badruddin share their dos and don’ts for creating the perfect, attention-grabbing animation showreel.
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Graphic designer (and Yorkshireman) Craig Oldham’s 7 Tips for Working in the Industry™
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Craig discusses the seven things you need to do to succeed as a designer.
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13 Inspiring Interviews with Amazing Female Illustrators and Designers
For International Women's Day, we've delved into our back catalogue and picked out some our favourite interviews with female artists and designers from the past couple of years.
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How to let go of lost loves – aka rejected design concepts
This Valentine's Day we look a dealing with a different kind of past love, a love for brand concepts that you have to say goodbye to when they’re rejected by a client.
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What to do if your designs or artwork have been stolen
Artist Amy Crabtree found her work ripped-off and sold on T-shirts, bags and other items across a host of different websites. Here she tells us about her experiences, how she fought back and how you can too.
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UX design trends 2018: from voice interfaces to a need to not trick people
Voice UI, accessibility, GDPR and 'dark UX patterns' are what all UX designers need to know about for 2018.