Julia Sagar
Julia is editor-in-chief, retail at Future Ltd, where she works in e-commerce across a number of consumer lifestyle brands. A former editor of design website Creative Bloq, she’s also worked on a variety of print titles, and was part of the team that launched consumer tech website TechRadar. She's been writing about art, design and technology for over 15 years.
Latest articles by Julia Sagar
Craft the perfect portfolio this weekend
By Julia Sagar published
Find out what clients and prospective employers want from your online portfolio with the Computer Arts 251
Now you can prototype in Sketch with this new plugin
By Julia Sagar published
InVision aquires Sketch prototyping plugin Silver Flows as the battle with Adobe XD intensifies.
Why one designer is breaking all the logo design rules
By Julia Sagar published
This leading creative launches portfolio website with a new logo each week.
7 of the most iconic designers of all time
By Julia Sagar published
We asked a panel of leading designers to name the most inspiring and influential designers ever.
Craft the perfect portfolio in a day with the new Computer Arts
By Julia Sagar published
Computer Arts issue 251 is on sale now It's easy to neglect your portfolio. Whether it's work deadlines, freelance, friends or family, there's always something more pressing.
Review: A Smile in the Mind
By Julia Sagar published
A Smile in the Mind is an extensive manual for using wit in design
9 trends that will change the design landscape
By Julia Sagar published
With new brand touchpoints, technologies and user behaviour, it's never been more important to engage your audience. Here's how...
Review: Don't Get a Job… Make a Job
By Julia Sagar published
Don't get a job... Make a job offers top advice on how to take a creative approach to employment
Why designers should face a fear every day
By Julia Sagar published
Book of Ideas is the latest publication from talented deisgner Radim Malinic
Top films hijacked by animated GIFs
By Julia Sagar published
If only they drove Teslas in Jurassic World, everything would have been fine
7 rules for creating the perfect pitch
By Julia Sagar published
Want to win more work? NB Studio dissect the anatomy of a pitch at Design Indaba 2016.
8 tips for starting a design studio
By Julia Sagar published
You've risen through the ranks from designer to art director to creative director – or maybe you're just tired of creating logo designs and flyer templates at someone else's studio.
Review: Book of Ideas
By Julia Sagar published
Book of Ideas is Radim Malinic's fourth book
Computer Arts 20th anniversary issue on sale
By Julia Sagar published
Computer Arts marks its 250th issue with 20 stunning die-cut covers, plus the 20 most influential designers are revealed - on sale now.
David Bowie's Blackstar artwork released for free
By Julia Sagar published
Barnbrook releases design elements of Bowie's final album to be used by fans.
Adobe Portfolio is officially launched
By Julia Sagar published
Adobe's new Creative Cloud tool lets you create a personalised portfolio website in minutes.
Review: Creating a Brand Identity - A Guide for Designers
By Julia Sagar published
Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers walks through the creative process involved in designing a successful brand identity
Download thousands of free images from the New York Public Library
By Julia Sagar published
As a designer, you can never have too many assets. From the best free fonts to free WordPress themes and website templates, you never know when they'll come in handy.
How to power up your skills as a freelancer
By Julia Sagar published
Freelancing doesn't necessarily get easier as you gain experience: you just have a different set of challenges to face.
Animated posters bring iconic Swiss design to life
By Julia Sagar published
See the Pen Konstruktive Grafik by Jon Yablonski (@jonyablonski) on CodePen.
What makes a truly great logo design
By Julia Sagar published
All clients should watch Pentagram partner Michael Bierut's short film on what really makes a logo tick.
Incredible calligraphy animals take pen craft to new levels
By Julia Sagar published
Be inspired by illustrator Andrew Fox's striking minimalist drawings.
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