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Illustrators North launches in Northern Ireland to bring together local artists

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Social media has often been the place where illustrators connect and commune, and it is still a great tool for doing that. He adds, "Over the last five years, there has been a sense that social media platforms can't be relied on, as they have shifted increasingly towards rewarding passive consumer behaviour rather than active connection. "We

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Private commissions: Another string for your creative bow?

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By building up a network of private contacts, you'll have something to fall back on when commercial clients brands, agencies, even local companies reduce their budgets. Let's find out about the experiences of some illustrators and designers working in different media and at varying stages in their careers in this area.

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Designing the Beautiful Game: Design Museum to explore the world's most popular sport

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So to celebrate the funny old game and get you excited for the main event, the Design Museum is opening a special exhibition that looks back at the world's most popular sport: football. With 2022 also marking 150 years of The Football Association in the UK, the exhibition is especially well-timed. 2009) Peter Carney.

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Alex Foxley's '90s-inspired illustrations are here to fill your world with positivity

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I was inspired by the illustration style of many of the '90s Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows, such as The Powerpuff Girls and Hey Arnold! Through his social media channels, he also advocates for discussions about mental health to help people open up and talk through their feelings. An exhibition could be on the cards.

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Forward Play! Eve Warren's initiative celebrates trailblazers of women's football

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According to the latest Inspiring a Generation report from youth charity Football Beyond Borders , 63% of teenage girls still can't name any of the Lionesses, 25% of teenage girls have never watched a women's football game, and 67% of teenage girls don't follow any women's football players on social media.

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Indigo Design Award 2023 winners: 7 outstanding designs to inspire your own projects

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The first site, launched in April 2022, complements the physical exhibition "Barrier Breakers: From Jackie to Pumpsie", which premiered at the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium. Custom templates were developed for both websites and had distinct visual themes to better represent the content for each exhibition.

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How to beat isolation when you no longer live in a creative hub

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Here are our tips on shifting your focus and developing a brand-new creative network out in the sticks. That might mean putting yourself out there more on platforms, social media groups and forums you already use, whether that's Behance, Twitch or Artstation. Freelancing while living in the city can be an absolute dream.