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10/08/01 by holden
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10/03/31 by holden
Make more money
The digital creative industries might not be renowned for their earning potential, but at least you’re not short of ways to make your skills pay. If there is one good thing about a recession, it’s that it encourages creativity – and who better to capitalize on creativity than illustrators and designers? If you’re paid to [...]Archive
10/03/24 by holden
Make T-shirts
A classic side-project, printed T-shirts are simple to produce and eternally popular. Starting a couture clothing line might requires a serious investment, but T-shirts? Not so much. From simple silk -screening to mass production, T-shirts have always been easy to make and, if your ideas are good, easy to sell.Archive
10/03/14 by holden
Plan your life!
As with many things in your life, if you want your portfolio to be a hit, you’ve got to have a plan. Have a clear idea of how the finished product’s going to be stitched, it’s paper stocks and formats before you set any wheels in motion, so you can use this to inform your [...]Archive
10/03/10 by holden
Be a cover star
There’s nothing wrong with pressing a few buttons and, as far as print goes, a well-judged foil stamp, screen print or special varnish will rarely miss the mark when it comes to making people slobber over your folio. Drafting these elements in to give the cover of your folio a bit of prestige is a [...]Archive
10/03/08 by holden
Befriend your printer
Printers are the experts, so make friends with yours. They’ll be able to recommend the most suitable (and best value) stocks and print techniques, and will be able to send you samples of particular processes. Having access to cutting edge input and advice will give your folio a genuine edge. www.computerarts.co.ukArchive
10/03/04 by holden
Embrace photography
For many jobs you won’t have samples available, or it might be impractical to bring them along to every meeting. In these cases, photography is an essential part of a good print portfolio. Make sure you photograph work in a clean, ambient space with excellent light (a few reflections can work wonders), and ensure the [...]Archive
10/02/20 by holden
Art and The Man
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10/02/19 by holden