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Know your design history: Michael Wolff lists the biggest influences on his career

By Tom May

Graphic Design Recognise any?

how to come up with ideas

How to generate ideas

By Nick Carson

Design Award-winning designers share how they come up with ideas, and then nurture them to fruition.

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Has branding become boring?

By Dan Bernstein

Advertising Industry pro laments companies that ditch their characterful identities.

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Create an old-school anaglyph effect

By Travis Knight

Photoshop Achieve the classic red and blue 3D effect.

Photography in design: Guillen

How to use photography in design

By Creative Bloq Staff

Photography Expert advice for using photography in design.

Creative collaboration

9 pro tips for successful creative collaboration

By Rosie Hilder

Lifestyle Get the most out of your joint-working projects.

Spread from Computer Arts issue 298

Discover the hottest studios in the UK with Computer Arts

By Tom May

News Issue 298 is a must-buy for anyone working in design.

Colour theory

Colour theory: A jargon-free designer's guide

By Sam Hampton-Smith

Graphic Design Everything you need to know about colour theory.

Rockstar designers share the objects that made them

By Lisa Hassell

Inspiration From Aaron Draplin's pebble guitar to Jessica Hische's awkward glamour photos.

How to come up with ideas

By Michael Johnson

Career Michael Johnson shares his personal techniques for coming up with killer ideas, time and time again.

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This year's best branding revealed in Computer Arts

By Tom May

News Did your favourite campaigns make the list?

5 winning personality traits all studios are looking for

By Tom May

Career To employers, these traits are gold dust.

Interaction of Colour

3 trends that changed the design industry forever

By Steven Heller

Graphic Design Graphic design has never looked back.

The Brand Impact Awards 2019

Brand Impact Awards 2019: the winners revealed

By Beren Neale

Graphic Design The world's best branding revealed at the sixth annual BIAs.

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11 ways to bag your first design job

By Tom May

Career Looking to kick off your dream career? Here are 11 ways to get there.

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4 mistakes new graduates make (and how to avoid them)

By Tom May

Career Here's what not to do.

Refine portfolio

How to refine your design portfolio

By Lisa Hassell

Industry Make your portfolio stand out by following this pro advice.

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9 character designers you need to know

By Lars Denicke

Character design These iconic designers are leading the way.

New issue Computer Arts 296

Generate better ideas with Computer Arts

By Computer Arts staff

News Award-winning agencies reveal how to create memorable branding.

character design

Push your character designs further with this workout

By Emily Gosling

Character design Artists reveal the secrets to strong character design.