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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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