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Design Army shakes up the real estate market with arty advertising for Gallery 64

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Design Army's chief creative officer and co-founder, Pum Lefebure, explains how they created an attention-grabbing advertising campaign that targets art-loving apartment hunters. When it comes to finding somewhere to live, there's always a lot to consider. This feels anything but traditional," she concludes.

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

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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. Eye Magazine Eye Magazine delves deep into the world of graphic design and visual culture. It’s academic yet accessible. Idea magazine 4.

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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

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He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. So how did he transition from graphic design to collage artist? © Patrick Nelson.

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New book highlights how much graphic designers can learn from the small ads of yesteryear

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Printed at 1:1 scale and isolated on the page, the collection is a time capsule of a bygone era and a fascinating study of ephemeral graphic design from unknown illustrators, typesetters, printers and graphic artists who all faced the same challenge: how to fit a lot of information in a small rectangle and stand out on a page of other ads.

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Creative Careers You Can Get With a Graphic Design Degree

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Image source In a world fueled by visual storytelling, where creativity knows no bounds, a graphic design degree becomes your passport to a universe of limitless possibilities. As you embark on a thrilling journey to discover your career path, envision a future where your artistic flair becomes your superpower.

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How childlike play informs the work of artist and designer Jonas Mayer

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In the heart of Germany, nestled close to the French border, lies the small town of SaarbrĂ¼cken – a place where imagination knows no bounds for the enigmatic artist Jonas Mayer. It was clear to me that I didn't want to be part of the advertisement world, and I realised I wanted more creative freedom and to be my own boss," he shares.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

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Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?