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Series of graphic illustrations and illustrator content posted on Instagram by professionals, featuring animal motifs, empowering text, and people

9 social media tips for illustrators, graphic designers and creatives

By Polly Allen published

Use Instagram and TikTok to make an impact and win more work.

Social Media
The MacBook M3 Max, in an office set up.

What Apple did to the MacBook Pro M3 specs is a slap in the face for 2D creators

By Beren Neale published

I thought the MacBook Pro was meant to be for all creatives.

Laptops
Shop window with designs

How to turn your art into products: 6 pro tips to consider

By Lauren John published

Illustrators and a print expert share their tips to help you bring your artwork to life on physical products.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Ikea

Why brands "obsessed with their customers" are winning

By Ben Osborne published

Delivering on brand promises is how to win customer loyalty.

Branding
Disney principles of animation

Understand Disney's 12 principles of animation

By Tammy Coron last updated

Disney's principles of animation underpin all motion work.

3D Animation
The Aeron versus the Embody chair.

Herman Miller Aeron vs Embody

By Beren Neale published

Two high-end office chairs go head-to-head.

Chairs & Desks
iPad Vs drawing tablet

iPad vs drawing tablets: which one should you get?

By Beth Nicholls last updated

Buying Advice Trouble deciding on an iPad or dedicated drawing tablet for your digital art? We can help.

Buying Advice
illustration of a character standing next to a book with characters coming out of it

How to get your illustrations published

By Rosie Hilder published

These 5 tips from publishers show what commissioners are looking for.

Creative Careers
Character design tips

33 expert character design tips

By Rosie Hilder last updated

Leading artists and illustrators share their character design tips.

Character Design
children's books on shelf

7 must-know tips for illustrators negotiating a book contract

By Rosie Hilder published

We get some advice from the AOI on everything from advances to dramatisation rights.

Creative Careers
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