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Designer and illustrator Julia Wand on her love of nature and why sketching is crucial

Creative Boom

In 2014, I started sharing my illustrations online, and I think that's when I began developing more of an original style and taking it more seriously," she remembers. I went through many phases and tried out a bunch of different styles and media until I found the ones that I liked – although that's ever-changing."

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Henri Campeã ties humour, magic and surrealism into his narrative-riddled work

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In 2014, he started work on his Facebook page, and things started to kick off. Henri hopes to expand this piece one day and turn the concept into a game – we couldn't think of a media medium for it. Yet, as time passed, Henri studied graphic design, thinking it would open up more career opportunities.

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The FBI Guide to Internet Slang: Pentagram's new booklet on the most cryptic acronyms

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In 2014, the FBI commissioned a study of the jargon, creating an 83-page document to help it translate and monitor chat on social media. Just like any part of language, internet lingo never stops evolving. That document consisted of 83 pages containing over 2,800 entries such as PWP (plot?

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10 fun illustration challenges to spark your creativity and energise you in 2024

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Draw This in Your Style (DTIYS) Popular on social media, this challenge is exactly what it sounds like. 36 Days of Type 36 Days of Type was created in 2014 as a personal project by Nina Sans and Rafa Goicoechea, both graphic designers from Barcelona. And don't forget to share your creations on social media!

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Charles Young's miniature houses crafted from paper brought to life in pleasing stop motion shorts

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Charles Young studied Architecture at Edinburgh College of Art and graduated from the post-graduate course in 2014. Commissioned by New Media Scotland's Alt:W fund, the animation was made in a scale paper model of the area of the city surrounding The Music Hall, one of the oldest concert halls in Scotland.

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20 Best Brands with Social Media Marketing Strategies

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20 Best Brands with Social Media Marketing Strategies. Social Media Marketing is a vast and dynamic landscape, and its results differ from brand to brand. The best thing you can do is look at the other brands and their social media marketing methods , which make them successful and also learn from their previous mistakes.

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The Ever-Evolving World of Social Media Content

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The Ever-Evolving World of Social Media Content Scrolling. Social media content dominates modern life. Social media transforms how we communicate. Understanding social media's evolution helps us post consciously while benefitting from connectivity. What Defines Social Media Content? Commenting. Why So Visual?

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