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5 mesmerising uses of illustration in branding

By Emily Gosling

Illustration These brands all use illustration to add something special.

How to craft a standout portfolio

By Tom May

Career Top design agencies share what they're looking for in a portfolio.

Climb the Google rankings: How to master SEO

By Tom May

Web Design Make sure your website isn't ignored by search engines.

What happens when tattoo design meets illustration

By Trent Aitken-Smith

Long Read Why more creatives are crossing over into tattoo design.

7 simple steps to creating a great brand identity

By Nick Carson

Branding Take small steps to redefining a visual identity.

20 iconic brands – and why they work

By Computer Arts staff, Nick Carson

Logos We discover what makes a brand iconic, and it isn't just size.

5 tips for commissioning illustration

By Emily Gosling

Illustration Follow this advice to get the most out of illustrators.

Bring a brand to life with illustration

By Emily Gosling

Illustration We explore how illustration can transform a brand.

9 tips for starting out in design

By Computer Arts staff

Career Top creatives share their best tips for new designers.

7 ways to boost your design portfolio

By Tom May

Graphic Design Step your portfolio up a notch with these pro tips.

5 tips for using bespoke lettering in branding

By Emily Gosling

Typography How to incorporate a handmade feel into your branding.

How to reawaken a brand's heritage

By Nick Carson

Graphic Design What to do if a brand has lost its way.

Take your freelance career to the next level

By Anne Wollenberg

Career How to tackle the three key stages of freelance life.

The Future Laboratory

The future of branded cities

By The Future Laboratory

Branding Can we build a branded city that works for everyone? Or are we heading towards a branded dystopia?

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Meet the design stars of tomorrow

By Dom Carter

Graphic Design Discover new talent in issue 282 of Computer Arts.

5 rebranding hurdles designers face today

By Nick Carson

Graphic Design How to rebrand in the social media age.

A website page next to how it looks on a mobile device

How to make your designs responsive

By Tom May

Design Experts share the best ways to make your designs work across devices.

Why graphic designers need beautiful websites

By Tom Manning

Career Why you need to sell yourself online, and how to do it.

How to win over clients

By Tom May

Graphic Design 3 ways to get your clients on-side from the start, and start every project smoothly.

How to impress with your design portfolio

By Tom May

Graphic Design Michael Johnson shares how to delight and annoy him.