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Art Made of Code: monopo london on the design of Matt DesLauriers' debut book

Creative Boom

Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web. His interactive installations have been displayed in special events at the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

Creative Boom

Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. The crafting can take days and sometimes even weeks."

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Advertising Agencies: Maximising Marketing Potential

Inkbot Design

Advertising Agencies: Maximising Marketing Potential An advertising agency is a professional service firm that specialises in creating, planning, and managing advertising and promotional campaigns for clients. Agencies typically have expertise across various industries, so they can bring industry knowledge to bear on a client's behalf.

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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. It sounds obvious, but limit it to your best work, all killer, no filler," says Jon Cockley at illustration agency Handsome Frank. "If Connor Parker agrees.

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Hilarious mockup templates show what your designs really look like in the wild

Creative Boom

To give them a better idea of what to expect, Dutch designer and art director Wytze Hoogslag has created less idealistic templates which creatives are free to use. Current mockups display these situations as too idealistic," says Wytze, who works at a creative agency called Onze Kapel.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

So, reading one is a great way to see design from a different perspective and get renewed enthusiasm for your craft. Communication Arts Founded in 1959 by Richard Coyne and Robert Blanchard, Communication Arts remains one of the premier sources of inspiration for graphic designers around the globe today. Eye magazine 2.

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