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Create a portfolio that really works, with these insights from industry experts

Creative Boom

That means high-quality mockups, real-world documentation, or even usage snapshots when possible," she says. "It A poorly laid out Word document using Calibri might mean I don't even make it as far as the portfolio, unfortunately." Passwords, massive PDFs, click-through links from a CV, and overly designed documents.

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Fresh impressions of the French landscape with Agathe Meunier

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The Strasbourg-based artist uses marker pens, risograph printing and her unique eye for colour to document the great outdoors in locations across France. Vast outdoor settings, bold forms, and unexpected colours combine to give French illustrator Agathe Meunier a style entirely her own.

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How Reallusion's 3D tools helped resurrect forgotten figures from history

Creative Boom

For well-documented historical figures like Admiral Luis de Córdova, a Navy officer best known for his service in the Anglo-Spanish War, Jose worked directly from period paintings and images to ensure maximum historical accuracy. The challenge became greater, meanwhile, for historical figures with limited visual documentation. "In

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New book celebrates the lost pioneers of British graphic design

Creative Boom

The authors faced challenges in documenting this vital period. Our choice of visual material was limited by what we were able to obtain," Ian admits. "We We were surprised that some prime examples were no longer available, even in the archives of some respected firms."

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A Guide to Preparing Your Work For Print Shops

Save time and increase efficiency with print-shop ready documents. In this eBook, you will learn how to deliver print shop-ready documents, save time, and ensure your work looks equally good in print as it does on screen. Learn step-by-step ways to set up PDF documents for pre-press and print.

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How to Conduct a Visual Design Audit (And Why You Should)

Design Shack

Better cross-team collaboration: A clean, well-documented visual system makes it easier for designers, developers, and marketers to stay on the same page. Check every instance where it appears: websites, apps, social media, and internal documents. Document Your Findings Create a detailed record of the issues you’ve uncovered.

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A Love Letter to Stockport: Alison Waters' ceramic tribute to an 'unloved' car park

Creative Boom

Barker's involvement began as part of a GCSE photography project, during which he documented Stockport's eclectic architecture. By documenting the town's transformation, I aim to capture and preserve a moment in history." For Waters, watching him work was transformative. "It