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

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Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine. Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. When was the last time you read a printed magazine? Eye Magazine Eye Magazine delves deep into the world of graphic design and visual culture.

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Illustrator Elly Walton: crafting playful narratives through the art of osmosis

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In our exclusive interview, she reveals how she crafts these storytelling visuals. Her distinctive style, characterised by whimsy and charm, has graced the pages of publications like Time Out, Reader's Digest and The Guardian, as well as advertising campaigns for major brands such as Nestle, Bayer and Sky. Absolutely hilarious."

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Joelle McKenna brings the creative struggle to life in comic store installation

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But how many of us have actually used that struggle in our art? A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. Recently, she was invited to craft a display for Desert Island Comics in Brooklyn's hip area of Williamsburg.

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Fab new typefaces to freshen up your design projects this Spring

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Across the full family, characters stand tall in a range of styles, from heavy-footed and funky platforms to slim lifts that lend it an ethereal, art nouveau vibe. Its design was inspired by book covers from the first half of the 20th century, particularly those crafted in the 1930s for the renowned publisher Albatross.

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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. Don't be too rigid The first point to make is that there's no one 'correct' way to craft a portfolio. How do you create a successful illustration portfolio?

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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'They're like eye candy': Milagros Pico on creating emotional illustrations bursting with colour

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Describing her work as "eye candy", her art has an appropriate sharpness and sourness to it. This mix of feelings also extends to how Milagros got into art. Despite not having a strong desire to follow it as a child, she was nevertheless surrounded by crafts such as beaded animals, candles and soaps from an early age.