Best of the Grad Shows 2018: Central Saint Martins (CSM) illustration and graphic design
Our continuing search for new talent took us to one of the UK's leading art schools, where we found a lot surprises.
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These New York Pride posters humorously rework subway posters commuters all aboard the PRIDE Train
In celebration of Pride Month, these NYC designers have taken over the New York subways with their messages of acceptance.
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9 Brilliant Art, Design and Animation Projects for the World Cup 2018
These diverse, inspiring football-related projects range from a well-designed wallchart to animated tapestry, and from illustrated beermats to an unofficial England anthem based on our current favourite kids animated show.
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Luxury brands reimagined as everyday staples by graphic designer Peddy Mergui
Ever wondered what it would be like to find Louis Vuitton own-brand salami down the supermarket? How about a carton of Versace-branded eggs?
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Intel has created a dual-display 'digital Moleskine' PC that can run Photoshop
This prototype PC has two screens you can draw on, and the power of a laptop.
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These design conference ads are hilarious (and accurate)
These posters, bags, videos, website and full identity gently poke fun at how designers think.
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There's a new Gradient tool coming to Adobe Illustrator
Adobe has given us a sneak peek at what it calls Diffuse Gradients for Illustrator.
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Best art and design exhibitions in 2018
Everything from political graphic design to Kelly Anna's strong female figures, make sure you pop along to these exhibitions for inspiration, education and reflection.
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Soviet-era-inspired World Cup 2018 wallcharts you wouldn't be embarrassed to have on your wall
The chart's deconstructed football pitch and bold typography are inspired by Russian Suprematism.
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The Best Design Conferences in 2018 (and beyond)
Find inspiration, fun, skills and the chance to meet some like-minded people at these design festivals.
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Moleskine's new range of notebooks for artists includes concertina & landscape pages
Moleskine's new art collection offers landscape sketchbooks, watercolour support, concertina pages, storyboard frames and more.
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Explore Timo Kuilder's clean, geometric illustrations for this new mobile puzzle game
Interact with Timo's black-and-white illustrations in his game, Kontrast – available now for iOS and Android.
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Anish Kapoor, Paul Smith, the Chapman Brothers and Morag Myerscough are creating 7-inch Vinyl Single Covers for Secret 7"
Secret 7" has returned for 2018 – and the first set of artists taking part has been announced, including some household names. Their 7-inch single sleeves will be among 700 created by artists, illustrators and designers to raise money for the MIND charity.
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Full version of Autodesk SketchBook now free for desktop, mobile and tablet
You no longer need to pay for the digital drawing software and apps – all its features are now available free across all devices.
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D&AD Awards 2018: See the best design, advertising, illustration and branding of the past year
Black Pencil and Yellow Pencil winners from illustrations for Stella McCartney, an LGBT typeface and KFC's FCK moment.
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See posters from the 'May 68' French protests – 50 years on
More than 50 screen prints from the string of revolutionary French protests will be showcased at London art gallery Lazinc Sackville.
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Countries need better logos and branding than these identikit designs
Jasmine Montgomery, CEO and founder of branding agency Seven Brands, discusses how to create an identity for a country than really stands out.
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You can now buy Apple's Space Gray keyboard, mouse and trackpad for your iMac or MacBook
Previously only available for the iMac Pro, Apple's Space Gray keyboard, mouse and trackpad (with black Lightning cables) are available to buy separately.
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These graphics show what people tweet about Theresa May, Putin, Macron and Merkel
As featured in the Design Museum's 'Hope to Nope' exhibition, Pulsar tracked global Twitter posts about five world leaders over the past year and transformed the data into tastefully designed infographics.
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Dalton Maag on designing custom typefaces for brands like Netflix, the BBC and Nokia
Type design studio and foundry Dalton Maag explains how a custom typeface is created – and why major brands are increasingly commissioning their own fonts.
