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Need help in how write to a SH*T HOT CV?
8/11/2018 by Resham Akhtar
We look at CVs all day, every day. We know how you can write a SH*T HOT CV to bag your dream job! Allow us to help you :-) When a potential employer asks to see your CV they’re really looking for ONE thing - proof you are the ideal candidate to invest time and money in!Your CV should be pinpointing your unique selling points (USPs), whether you’...
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How to keep the creative ideas forever flowing?
14/03/2018 by
It happens to the best of us, the dreaded mind block. At some point in a graphic designer’s career, the flow of ideas can become repetitive or stale. Freelance or permanent, it’s worth remembering these 7 tips to keep your creative juices in sync…CAPTURE ITWhether it’s outside, inside, on the roof, in the sky, on the wall. If it inspires you, ta...
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Client Presentation Graphic Design
20/09/2017 by
Are you a Print or Digital Designer currently working in a Graphic Design job? Do you feel on edge about presenting your final creative concept to a client? Have you heard the saying “If a thing is worth doing then it’s worth doing well”? Here are a few tips on how to ace your presentation: Present your work using present...
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Graphic Design Portfolios - The New Online Resume
16/05/2017 by Julia Jackson
Building your online portfolio is possibly the most important step you can take in your graphic design career. We've decided to share some very important and helpful advice from http://www.howdesign.com/, who decided it was time for a three-part guide on graphic design portfolios and the process of building them. Included is advice from well-kno...
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The best in infographics
16/03/2017 by
Infographics have become increasingly popular, and are one of the most influential tools in how we visualise data all over the world. Companies use infographics regularly to promote their services, and as a designer it is vital to stay up to date with their ever-changing trends, so you are always one step ahead of the competition. Infograp...
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How to make your Graphic Design portfolio stand out...
1/02/2017 by Julia Jackson
Your graphic design portfolio is a crucial selling tool for your career advancement. It reveals the breadth of your abilities and exposes your design thinking to a potential employer or client. Obviously, you want to blow them away with your work. But how do you make your portfolio stand out from the other applicants? The How Design site has ...
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When TV, Politics and Graphic Design collide...
10/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
We love this creative idea! When TV, Politics and Graphic Design collide... To coincide with the US election and the release of the House of Cards box set, 52 UK-based artists have created a brilliantly crafted House of Cards-inspired deck of playing cards. The graphic artists include Alice Carnegie, Anthony Hon and Barbara Ana Gomez. T...
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Who are the future graphic design stars...?
7/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
Germany's Vitra Design Museum exhibits the ECAL graphic design stars of tomorrow.On until the 8th January 2017, the Design Museum will showcase an exhibit of work from the iconic design school, in ECAL Graphic Design. Type, Print Design, Digital Design, Stories. It's said these students are the graphic design stars of the future, whether it’s “t...
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What makes for a happy designer?
25/10/2016 by Julia Jackson
Who are the happiest designers in the country? Where do they work and what are their specialisms? https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/6-12-april-2015/what-makes-for-a-happy-designer/
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What is the value of design to the UK economy...
25/10/2016 by Julia Jackson
The Design Economy is the Design Council's 2015 report on the value of design to the UK economy. It expands on our previous research by looking beyond the traditional definition of the design sector. In doing so, it provides the most thorough and accurate view of design's contribution to the UK economy ever produced. http://www.designcouncil....
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