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Radim Malinic on why keeping it simple often makes for your best work
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Book of Ideas 2, the illustrator and art director discusses how he's learned to make his most powerful work through restraint.
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The Huawei P20 Pro is the best phone for artists, designers and photographers
This phone has the best camera around, capable of taking incredible photos of your life and work (and yourself) – even under awful lighting.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Designers and Artists 2018
We’ve combed the thousands of today-only deals on Amazon’s UK and US sites to find big savings on Adobe software, Corel Painter, storage, VR headsets and more.
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Apple's new MacBook Pro is 'up to twice as powerful as before'
The new MacBook Pro is all about performance. That's the story we heard again and again at an exclusive Apple showcase in New York - from artists and designers including the team between the world's most popular music video.
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'None of us need to be alone': Illustrators' raw and honest accounts of how they've coped with mental illness
Ben the Illustrator, UK charity Mind and eight other illustrators discuss mental illness within the community, and why there needs to be more support.
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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.
