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

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The inspiration As the title suggests, Classified is a celebration of small-town advertising and the overlooked genius, ingenuity and humour in work created purely to sell but which modern-day graphic designers can now study and learn from. Just good old fashioned graphic design, using words and images, and black ink."

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

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The publication is based in California and covers graphic design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive design and typography. Why It Inspires: Apart from its meticulously curated content, the magazine itself is a testament to the power of good design, with every page exuding creative brilliance. Idea magazine 4.

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Names to know: 20 visionaries shaping the future of creativity

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She has a rare talent for making sense of complex topics and giving them clear strategic focus and creative expression through words and visuals. Toan Nguyen Toan Nguyen is a pioneering entrepreneur in the advertising industry. There is no hierarchy; we just work together to make the best work we can."

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Kgabo Mametja aka Saint Rose illustrates delicious colour palettes and strong, powerful women

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She took on a role in advertising before realising her passion, spurring a leap into the realms of drawing. "I In other news – though still on the topic of inspiration – she recently watched Everything, Everywhere, All At Once just after therapy. "It I get my inspiration from everywhere," she tells us. It's so much fun!".

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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

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I recommend picking a handful of editorial articles, covers, and so on, on topics that interest you and do your own spec version." If you're looking to court advertising and branding projects, I suggest you create more lifestyle-focused illustrations. I think I'm a good example of having flexibility in style but not being pigeonholed.

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

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A good place to start is by answering all your questions about what graphic design is and how you get involved in it. In truth, though, most graphic design jobs aren't advertised on job sites, and of those that are, many don't have salaries attached but are negotiated with the successful candidate. But it doesn't need to be that way.

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Six recommended courses to help you refine your creative skills this September

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Whether you use these skills for pitch writing, copywriting, website copy or crafting case studies, someone who's good at writing will always be in demand. Topics covered include UI design, content design, UX design fundamentals, and software and coding for UX.