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Union Jackson 10 stats...
23/12/2019 by Julia Jackson
So, 2019 marked our 10 year Anniversary!! Something we are very proud of. We thought we’d share with you some of the company stats... June 2009 – company was set up in the depths of the recession, Julia Jackson working all hours from her dining room with only a laptop and Blackberry phone. August 2009 – already 20 happy freelancers out wor...
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2019 - A Retrospective
16/12/2019 by Resham Akhtar
It’s that time again to wrap up the year, do some reflecting, and get ready for 2020... When you really think about it, every new year tends to start more or less the same way: Fresh starts. While that’s true, 2019 was something special for us for a few reasons. The most notable event of our year has to be moving into our gorgeous new offi...
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DESIGN IS ALWAYS POLITICAL...?
3/12/2019 by Resham Akhtar
Graphic Design has played a vital role in inspiring the biggest and most important elections of the last few years, from campaign billboards, to logos, slogans and animated GIFs. With the political climate constantly changing, it’s no surprise that there’s been a huge shift in the dynamic between design and politics too. Visual communicati...
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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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Top 15 Trends In Graphic Design
31/05/2018 by Julia Jackson
Top 15 Trends In Graphic Design That Will Make A Splash Change is the only constant and this is entirely true when it comes to trends in graphic design. Retro designs concepts are on comeback mode, adding to the emerging trends. Here is an interesting pick of the top fifteen design trends for 2018:- Variety is the spice of color – mu...
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How to stand out from the crowd… on LinkedIn
17/04/2018 by
How to stand out from the crowd… on LinkedIn LinkedIn is rapidly becoming the go to site for recruiters and job seekers, so it is absolutely crucial that your profile is active and stands out from the crowd! Whether you are a freelancer seeking your next gig, or in a permanent role and looking for a new challenge, it’s important that you a...
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How to make your graphic design portfolio STAND OUT
5/02/2018 by Julia Jackson
THE EXPERTS ADVICE! HOW TO MAKE YOUR PORTFOLIO STAND OUTBefore you go off for job interviews, you want to make sure your portfolio is looking it's best, so it's really worth spending time on. So, we thought we’d help with some important pointers for presenting your graphic design portfolio to make sure you are creating the right impression.Only ...
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Print or Digital Portfolio? Which is the most effective when looking for a job?
26/10/2017 by
Technology influences everything around us, but how much should it influence your portfolio? This is the question many designers are asking themselves when they are applying for jobs. Are the old ways best? Or, should we all move in the direction of new creative technologies when presenting our portfolios? Whether you’re a graphic designer, d...
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Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing Tips
15/09/2017 by
Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing TipsFreelance graphic design jobs are swift and unpredictable. The requirements are always urgent and are filled within minutes. As a freelancer, it’s important to make yourself available, i.e. reachable by phone (voice message), text message or email - or you’ll miss out on work.Always keep CV’S and design po...
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"I wish I’d known that" Golden advice for new Graphic Design graduates
26/06/2017 by Julia Jackson
This may be a few years old now, but nothing has changed. When you're fresh out of Graphic Design Uni and job hunting, it's tough. What advice would you give a design graduate? Chris Arnold, founder of Creative Orchestra and former creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi, offers his pearls of wisdom. This is golden advice for all the new G...
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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 countdown begins....
21/03/2017 by Julia Jackson
Annual 2017 Launch PartyIts the celebration of the BestThis year's Creativepool Annual shortlist reflects the amazing talent of the creative community on Creativepool – with an overwhelming amount of unique and exciting work submitted to the judges. In conjunction with the Annual, this year the mightiest agencies, the leading influencers and the...
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Creative Pool 2017 Annual Shortlist...
27/02/2017 by Julia Jackson
The years best in graphic design, advertising, digital, illustration or branding? Here's the shortlist for the Creative Pool 2017 Annual has been announced & the voting has begun! We're especially excited about this, as we are proud that Union Jackson are the official sponsors of the night! Stay tuned, the winners will be announced at the Annual...
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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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Recruiters welcome the naming and shaming of companies abusing ‘pay when paid’ clauses...
25/10/2016 by Anthony Jackson
From April 2017, a large number of companies may be required to report quarterly on their supplier payment practices. The aim of the draft regulations is to identify those companies who may be clogging up the supply chain and causing cash flow problems for the suppliers they contract with. As it stands, the regulations currently exclude certain ...
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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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UJ*s Anthony & Julia immortalised in print...
1/02/2016 by Anthony Jackson
With some rather lovely photography and nice 'Perfect Bound' uncoated stock, Union Jackson's Anthony and Julia feature in the latest copy of 'The Fold' magazine from their friends at The Office Group...
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