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Tangent revitalises Turner Prize identity in a fusion of art and accessibility

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Innovative design meets coastal inspiration – we take a closer look at the Glasgow branding studio's vision for one of the world's most celebrated visual arts awards. David Whyte, co-founder of Tangent, shares insights into their approach: "In the art world, identities can be exclusive.

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22 amazing works of art to inspire you from the World Illustration Awards 2023

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Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? Now running for 45 years, the World Illustration Awards is a year-long celebration and showcase of illustration, bringing together creatives, industry, commissioners, and art directors to celebrate the art of great illustration.

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Bauhaus Graphic Design: Past, Present, and Future

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Bauhaus Graphic Design : Past, Present, and Future The Bauhaus school revolutionised graphic design by pioneering bold, minimalist styles emphasising function over ornamentation. From 1919 to 1933, the Bauhaus united fine arts and crafts to create practical yet beautiful designs for the machine age.

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Emma Eriksson's top five books reveal what inspires her to succeed in advertising

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After heading creative at her own firm for more than a decade, teaching classes in advertising and art directing at Miami Ad School, working for ad giants like TBWA, and producing award-winning creative for F&B in Sweden, Emma Eriksson is a master of the creative process and has a proven track record of work that commands our attention.

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Advertising Text: Captivating Copy That Converts

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Advertising Text: Captivating Copy That Converts Ad phrases and slogans placed on ads, websites, and products are expressions of great intellect. Primarily, advertising copy has two primary objectives: to catch attention and induce action. Here are some essential tips for mastering the art of captivating advertising text.

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

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We present a selection of the best titles on sale today. For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine. When was the last time you read a printed magazine?

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Sam Rodriguez's graffiti-inspired portraits depict people in their unseen entirety

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This was the case for Sam Rodriguez who, despite drawing since he was a toddler, first became aware that art was a habitual tic around the age of 12 when he started doing graffiti. "It I did this until my early twenties, eventually replacing it with art school and work. "I Some people have always known that they wanted to be artists.