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How Loughborough's graphic design BA is shaping the industry's leaders

Creative Boom

Matt Rock (class of 2001) As global executive talent specialist for the Technicolor Group, Matt Rock has played a crucial role in shaping the contemporary visual effects industry. His illustration work spans publications such as The Guardian, The Financial Times, and The New Yorker, alongside major brands such as Nike and Adidas.

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Positive stories from freelance creatives to boost your mood in a recession

Creative Boom

And here's one that almost every freelancer can anticipate in their future: that serendipitous moment of seeing your designs on products, posters, or publications in a public space. Seeing your work in the wild When everything seems a little hopeless, there are always things to look forward to.

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Buy a Firmship Land Rover Defender, Receive a Matching Aera P-1 Titanium Watch

Design Milk

Firmship was founded by Casper Vissers, the former co-founder of Dutch furniture and lighting brand Moooi, a venture he began with designer Marcel Wanders back in 2001 before stepping down in 2014. Every one of the twenty-five FS Defenders also comes with an additional surprise: a complementary special edition titanium watch.

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20 best illustration agents in the UK, and the awesome illustrators they represent

Creative Boom

Arena has been steered by London-based directors Tamlyn Francis and Caroline Thomson since 2001, with the help from their man in New York, Alan Lynch. Its illustrators have experience working on international advertising campaigns, publications and editorials, as well as commissions for smaller companies and individuals.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 81 Reviews Design Is a Job Audible Audiobook Mike Monteiro (Author) - Mike Monteiro (Narrator) English (Publication Language) 03/31/2014 (Publication Date) - A Book Apart (Publisher) $12.99 But to improve as an artist, one must receive criticism and comments from peers and the general public.

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Exploring Japan with Daft Punk: A Look at Rare Photographs of the Iconic Duo from 2000’s

Design You Trust

The public got a sneak peek of the film through the music videos for the singles from the album Discovery, which ran on TV between 2000 and 2001. The film was only shown in select cinemas outside of Japan, mainly in France and the US. h/t: sabukaru Source

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“Don’t Trust the Truth”: The Superb Graphic Design Works of Sebastian Onufszak

Design You Trust

After successfully finishing his studies in communication design, the member of the Art Directors Club worked as Creative Director and Art Director for several design and animation studios from 2001 up until 2009. Onufszak’s commercial and personal works were featured in numerous design publications and exhibitions worldwide.