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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 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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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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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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"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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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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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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What is the Pantone colour for 2017?
9/12/2016 by
Pantone has announced its colour of the year for 2017 will be Greenery, Pantone 15-0343. The colour is described by Pantone as a “fresh, yellowish hue” that “symbolises the reawakening of nature in spring and is a symbol for a new beginning”. Greenery, says the company, reminds us of “young, fresh leaves and shoots, and stops to inhale deeply...
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Need Design Inspiration...?
29/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
We very much like the Design Week inspiration board:Get creatively inspired at work today for illustration ideas, branding, packaging, retail, editorial and typography or just general stuff to make you smile - https://www.designweek.co.uk/inspiration/
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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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A topical post - political campaign posters commissioned by W
31/10/2016 by Julia Jackson
W magazine has commissioned 15 artists to conceptualise the political campaign poster, giving a blank canvas to graphic artists including Jeremy Deller, Zoë Buckman, George Condo, Nina Chanel Abney and Toilet Paper’s Maurizio Cattelan.The posters have been designed as part of W’s tenth anniversary art issue, inviting each creative to come up wit...
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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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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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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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New Union Jackson website soft launch...
1/02/2016 by Anthony Jackson
This is the new UJ* website soft launch! As you can see we are currently populating the site with content and you can already search jobs, look at our consultants and team, read testimonials, find out where we are and get in contact with us.
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