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Big Type: Counterprint's new book explores graphic design where type plays the leading role

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As you'd expect from its title, Big Type explores graphic design and identity work where the emphasis is on, well, big type. (Or These are all brilliant examples of a fascinating direction in graphic design, one forged by a collision of technology, typography and trends, creating new and exciting results today. What inspired the book?

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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

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He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. So how did he transition from graphic design to collage artist? © Patrick Nelson. © Patrick Nelson.

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

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It features hundreds of classified ads from 1960s and 1970s small-town America, collected and archived by Studio Carnley , a creative agency based in Birmingham, Alabama. Just good old fashioned graphic design, using words and images, and black ink." We chatted to Standards Manual founder Hamish Smyth to find out more.

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

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Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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How Falmouth University's online MAs are helping creatives find their true voice

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Everything from the rise of AI to the shakeout of agencies means that whatever stage you are in your career, you're probably thinking about your future more carefully than ever. Work by Max Bloom Work by Max Bloom Graduate Max had already been working as a graphic designer for a few years when he applied.

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Regular Practice rebrands online estate agency Purplebricks over a decade after launch

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Online estate agency disruptor Purplebricks went from being worth an estimated £1.4 But now the brand is revitalised by its new owners thanks to work by London-based agency Regular Practice. Regular Practice opted for a novel graphic system introducing house-shaped blocks to reflect the diversity of houses and flats on sale.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

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Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. As a freelancer, I work with agencies that normally hire me during their peak times or when they can't solve a project internally," he explains.

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