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New web and graphic design blog is launched

Wow, it seems ages ago that I first mentioned that I was thinking about launching a new site. It’s been almost three months since the idea popped in to my head, and about six weeks ago that I first started sketching ideas, but the day has finally come.

I’m delighted to announce my new blog, the [...]

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How a student’s iPod touch advert went mainstream

An 18 year old British student has seen the mock iPod touch advert he made in his bedroom get aired on US TV and even shown live at the World Series.

Apple fan Nick Haley made the advert in his spare time and uploaded the 30 second spot to YouTube. Naturally he couldn’t believe his ears [...]

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Web design: managing a client’s expectations

Guest article: This article is written by Justin Kistner.

Starting a site’s design before the content for that site is fully developed can be a costly mistake. It often leads to designs that are sub par or that don’t fit with the final content. Knowing that is only half of the battle. The other battle [...]

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Reflections on a design student’s end of year show

Last night was the private viewing of my end of year show. I donned some smart clothes and exhibited my portfolio of work, in the hope of networking, making connections, and possibly finding freelance work or even employment.

I’ve actually been up since 4am this morning, doing that thing that happens after job interviews where you [...]

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Share your client horror stories

Hows your day going? What’s that - you’ve got a client that’s being a complete pain in the arse? They’ve called through the 37th set of amends on that brochure you’re doing? They want to see how the front cover would look if it was green? They want you to make the logo bigger?

Well, fear [...]

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Starting a freelance design career

Working for myself is a life-long goal of mine. There are lots of things that drive this ambition: I’m an independent person and enjoy making my own decisions in life; I don’t particularly enjoy the politics of corporate life; I relish constant challenges; and most importantly, I love money and dream of making myself filthy [...]

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The bright lights, the big city and the creative industry

I’ve been working in London for a couple of days this week, and this city is an amazing place to be. I have been to many of the big European cities and without a doubt, London has an absolutely unique energy to it not seen in other cities.

Just walking through the streets of London and [...]

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