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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

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In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's perhaps not surprising Alex has seen a lack of involvement in his content because other creatives feel less involved in social media overall. Make connections outside social media.

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Janny Ji on working at Media Arts Lab, how Pentagram shaped her creativity, and designing for communities

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New York-based graphic designer and illustrator Janny Ji talks us through working with some of the biggest studios in the industry and how she earned a place at Apple's coveted Media Arts Lab. Media Arts Lab is a great place to work. Working at Pentagram was definitely a precious experience for me.

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Crying in The Club: Eva Malley on why her viral zine was a social media sensation

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We caught up with her to learn why it was a hit with readers and the role social media still has to play in getting noticed. This familiar feeling is expertly captured in Crying in The Club , an A5 zine and university project made by Eva Malley which recently went viral on social media. It's definitely useful for me!"

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How illustrator Alyah Holmes brings vibrant worlds to life

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I've always definitely been attracted to bright, vibrant colours," she explains. I do a lot of character work, and that definitely comes from being obsessed with Archie comics when I was younger. It was definitely always my passion." So it's definitely not a reflection on your work.

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Designer and illustrator Julia Wand on her love of nature and why sketching is crucial

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I went through many phases and tried out a bunch of different styles and media until I found the ones that I liked – although that's ever-changing." Style-wise, I'm inspired by the amazing fellow illustrators and graphic designers I follow on social media," she continues. "I They give me ideas for my work".

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

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Describing his art, Patrick says: "I construct graphic, timeless images from hand-stained newspaper clippings, juxtaposing modern designs with old media. My artwork lands somewhere in the middle of collage and mixed media," he continues. For Patrick, social media has been the most useful tool in that regard. © Patrick Nelson.

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How one animation company is fighting AI by returning to the roots of motion pictures

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Animation studio Tentacle Media has decided to remind us of the wonderful human touch of creativity with the launch of its first physical product. Tentacle Media , a UK-based animation studio, has launched a handheld animation device called the Mini-Mutoscope.

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