On trying to work in a building full of art

The art gallery can offer the freelance designer a quiet, contemplative space in which to work without distraction. Unless you start looking at the art. And the art is by John Stezaker, whose collages you really, really like….

A portrait of Britain by Niall McDiarmid

Niall McDiarmid has travelled to over 200 towns across Britain in the past seven years, taking more than 2,000 portraits. A selection of McDiarmid’s photographs are shared in a new book and a forthcoming exhibition at the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol: here, we talk to him about how he creates his work, and why it occasionally proves controversial.

What’s happening at British Vogue?

The latest issue shares a cover image with a rival magazine and comes off a clunkier second in terms of execution. Does this odd newsstand collaboration point to a wavering of artistic and editorial direction at the fashion staple?

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Ten tips for how to encourage diversity in your business

Diversity is an urgent ideal for many creative companies. But how can it be achieved? Here, as part of our New Year New You series of articles with advice on how to kickstart your work life and creativity in 2018, Diana Tickell, CEO of the advertising and media industry body NABS, offers ten tips for creating a truly diverse workforce.

St Bride Library relaunches Friends membership scheme

For over 120 years St Bride Library in London has been an invaluable resource of printing and typographic history. It is the largest print and publishing library in the world and contains 10,000 type specimens and over 80,000 books. Yet in recent times it has increasingly relied on support from the wider creative community in […]

Design in the GDR

Taschen’s East German Handbook provides a fascinating overview of life in the former East Germany via the design of everyday objects, brands, artworks and artefacts

How to be more productive in the year ahead

Effective planning, scheduling and time management are vital parts of a successful creative business. But with so many demands on our time these days, how do companies keep on top of the things that make projects happen?

How to get your work noticed

Whether you’re a photographer, illustrator, director or aspiring artist, we’ve gathered some advice on organising your website, updating your Instagram feed and making sure your work gets noticed

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