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The pro guide to creating 3D textures

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

Five outstanding artists demonstrate the tricks of their trade, explaining how to create urban, sci-fi, natural, stylised and fantasy textures. Urban texture Generally, when I want to create a substance, I start with a list of the materials involved and make a quick base for each of them. I find that the materials themselves aren’t

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Designing the Golden Pin Awards 2016 branding and logo

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

What makes for a successful piece of branding? An original idea? An innovative use of materials? How about a sense of fun? In the case of the logo design and branding for the Golden Pin Awards 2016, all of these factors came together to create a truly inspiring piece of graphic design worthy of the

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5 big graphic design trends of 2016

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

In the graphic design world, the idea that something has become a trend is often perceived as a negative. But while blindly following trends for their own sake is of course to be avoided, it’s just as silly to try to shut yourself off from the world and ignore everything that’s going on. In other

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Christmas gift guide for 3D and VFX artists over £100/$100

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

If you’re still on the hunt for that knockout gift for the 3D or VFX artist in your life, we’re here to help. Below you’ll find a selection of incredible presents that are sure to smile on the face of any a digital artist.  01. Wacom Studio Pro Work on the go with the Wacom

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Create a striking wildlife image with pastel

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

Working with pastels on velour is a bit of a “Marmite” subject. I often hear comments about the difficulty of how to draw detail on velour, but it’s one of my favourite surfaces to work on, so I hope to give another perspective on it and encourage you to have a go. Velour can take

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Doodle art: 52 great examples

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

Doodling is a great, fun way of expressing yourself. But it’s often underrated as an art form. Yet doodle art can help you learn how to draw and make a great addition to your design portfolio – as highlighted by these brilliant examples. Combining child-like doodles with expressive illustrations, they show how doodling can be

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Surprise the camera-lover in your life with these great stocking stuffers

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

The holiday season is upon us. Don’t wait until the last minute to try to find the perfect gift for the creative folks in your life—snag some great deals for photography lovers so you can make them smile and save yourself time and money! Acesori 5 Piece Smartphone Camera Lens Kit These interchangeable lenses will

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Follow the footsteps of Fantastic Beasts with these charming illustrated posters

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

As any fan of the Harry Potter series knows, there’s more to the world around you than meets the eye. From secret train stations to hidden alleyways filled with magical goods, the wizarding world is packed with treasures waiting to be discovered. And thanks to the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,

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Create simple illustrations for the web

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

I sat down, played some music, dimmed the lights and opened my laptop. I had lots to do. In an effort to summon inspiration, I started drawing doodle art lines from one corner of the screen to the other, when I saw a comet form. “Hmm,” my brain slowly started up, “what if I connect them

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What colours say about your brand identity and industry

December 7, 2016
DESIGN

One of the most fundamentally important things to keep in mind when creating a piece of branding or logo design is the choice of colour. This is because behind each colour there are a set of associations which will communicate a subtle message about your business identity, as this infographic reveals. Created by Builtvisible for

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