June 2015 art and design trends: be inspired by the best work from across the creative disciplines
10 bright and fresh projects from art, design, photography, architecture and fashion to inspire you
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Wacom Cintiq 27QHD: See how MPC's Nadia Mogilev creates amazing concept art with the tablet display
MPC's Nadia Mogilev, concept artist on Guardians of the Galaxy and The Jungle Book, tells us about putting Wacom's giant Cintiq 27QHD to fantastic use.
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Adobe Alternatives: 22 rival apps to Creative Cloud
Check out our choice of rival apps to Creative Cloud for graphic, web and interactive designers, artists, illustrators and more.
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May 2015's best art and design projects
From the political to maths-based art, this summer's palette and fashion piss-takes - find some great inspiration here.
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Apple's Tim Cook explains how to change the world like Steve Jobs did
Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook's commencement address at George Washington University (or read our transcript).
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How to successfully bridge the gap between clients and creatives
Harrison Tolhurst, studio manager at digital agency Tangent, gives us his tips and techniques for avoiding conflict between clients and creatives.
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How to design Apple Watch apps
Designers of the first-generation of Apple Watch apps offer advice for design and testing — even if you haven't got an actual device on your wrist yet.
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Interview: Lauren Currie, "There is currently a big gap between what schools teach and what designers need to know to thrive."
The Snook entrepreneur highlights a disparity between what students are taught at design schools and what they actually need to know
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Thomas Knoll: 4 things I've learned from developing the original Photoshop
Find out what advice Thomas Knoll has for creatives that he gained developing Adobe Photoshop 25 years ago.
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Adobe's future plans for Creative Cloud: new ways to sell your work and maybe different subscription bundles
Adobe VP Mala Sharma tells us you'll be able to sell through Creative Cloud as well as buy - and there might be different levels of subscription on the cards too.
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2014's wackiest startups: the misfits, the rebels and the dumb ones
Technology can be awesome, when it's put to good use. A map on your phone? A satellite that can help farmers monitor their crops? Great! But not everything is so useful.
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3 character archetypes you should be using to create better visual stories in your work
Stories are meant to teach, entertain and connect us, and one essential part of human storytelling – the archetype – is experiencing a revival in digital imagery. Learn what the three main archetypes are and how to incorporate them into your work.
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Super-sensory photos: how to use images to be engaging on even the smallest of screens
As we continue to integrate digital screens into our lives, images are becoming smaller and we’re facing an increasing demand for engaging, sensorial imagery that draws the viewer into the screen.
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What makes a great creative image?
Art directors discuss the impact of the world's most powerful imagery – and how you can use them to best effect.
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11 inspiring quotes from leading creatives at Adobe Max 2014
Be inspired by the top 11 quotes from photographers, designers, illustrators and filmmakers at Adobe Max 2014.
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How obstacles, risks and occasional suffering can unlock creativity
Leading creatives including Ami Vitale, Jason Seiler and Lee Hirsch share success stories that stem from struggles during Adobe Max 2014.
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Illustrators create Oyster Card holders with amazing designs for TfL's Year of the Bus
Artists including Noma Bar, Malika Favre, Rod Hunt, Jean Jullien, Kate Moross and Kristjana S Williams have produced bus-themed designs and prints.
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Show Your Creativity week 5: how does a Wacom Cintiq Companion compare to using a traditional graphics tablet?
This week our 8 artists and designers compare drawing and painting directly on-screen using the Cintiq Companion to working with a graphics tablet.
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Show Your Creativity week 4: getting experimental with the Wacom Cintiq Companion
Read about our contestants' latest experiences with the Cintiq Companion and get an update on their projects.
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Why Silicon Valley's developers and designers are suddenly in love with Slack
A startup called Slack is raising huge rounds of venture funding, building huge buzz and turning its eccentric cofounders into Silicon Valley darlings – all by building an agency-friendly version of chat.
