Getting a first job in design is all about creating 'brand me', says me&dave co-founder Mark Davis.

We went along to Kingston School of Art’s MA Illustration grad show and encountered talented new grads across a whole range of styles, mediums and concepts.

These graphic art students explore the concepts of consumerism, feminism and queer theory through textiles, ceramics and illustration.

A mixture of excellent illustration and graphic design student work we discovered at the graduate show.

Known to be one of the best grad shows in the UK, once again the quality of work from these students did not disappoint. Check out their offerings.

11 talented illustrators and designers that stood out at London College of Communication’s (LCC) Design School degree show.

How to find success a freelance illustrator – with advice from leading illustrators Ana Jaks, David Doran, Emma Block, Rod Hunt, Sarah Tanat-Jones and the AOI’s Derek Brazell.

Anna Richardson-Taylor asks some of the questions graduates will be facing along their initial career steps, and gets expert advice from creative industry veterans to help them answer them – and hopefully secure a glittering career.

Here are our top 10 picks from New Designers 2014 across graphic design, illustration and advertising.

Check out our pick of the best design and illustration from CSM 2014 grad show.

Discover how Brinley Clark started his career from graduating to becoming a designer at The Partners.