Computer Arts

Sagmeister and Walsh join forces

Luke O'Neill — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:42:22 +0000

Sagmeister Inc. relaunches as Sagmeister & Walsh

Inspiration Gallery - 31 May

Jim McCauley — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:31:47 +0000

You'll need scissors, glue and a grown-up to help for today's slightly papercrafty collection, stuck together by Jim McCauley

Inspiration Gallery - 30 May

Jim McCauley — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:22:52 +0000

It's time to make another ten fresh deposits in the inspiration bank - Jim McCauley's just filling out the paying-in slips

Wacom Intuos5: the CA verdict

Jo Gulliver — Wed, 30 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Is this new graphic tablet Wacom’s greatest effort yet? Computer Arts’ art editor, Jo Gulliver, puts it through its paces

Limited-edition Vault49 poster

Nick Carson — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:42:56 +0000

The Illustration issue of Computer Arts Collection is now on sale in both the UK and the USA. London-born, New York-based studio Vault49 has created a special double-sided poster exclusively for us, bound into every issue.

Creative Week is coming!

Jim McCauley — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:10:48 +0000

Adobe’s hosting a week-long celebration of creativity in the UK – find out what’s happening and get involved!

The 200 best design moments ever, part 1

Computer Arts — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:42:54 +0000

Back in 1995, we launched the first issue of Computer Arts. And 17 years and 199 issues later we’re still going strong. To celebrate, we’ve compiled what we think are 200 of the best design moments within our lifetime. Do you agree?

Video tutorial: Colour correction in After Effects

Kris Hofmann — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Kris Hofmann shows you some expert colour correction tricks to achieve superb results from the powerful tools in After Effects

Inspiration Gallery - 28 May

Jim McCauley — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:41:28 +0000

It's far too nice out for Jim McCauley to put together another inspirational design collection. And yet here we are

Create a 3D isometric effect

Daniel Savage — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Daniel Savage shows you how to take advantage of isometric projection in your After Effects projects

Video tutorial: Add more character with strokes in Illustrator

Steven Bonner — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Steven Bonner digs a little deeper to get past Illustrator’s basics and unearth some cool tricks using strokes

24 hours with Jonathan Barnbrook

Garrick Webster — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:01:54 +0000

Garrick Webster dives into the mind of the VirusFonts and Barnbrook studio founder, for a day considering politics, psychology and the odd bit of design inspiration too

Delve beyond the aesthetics

Nicole Jacek — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Graphic designers have the coolest job on the planet, says Nicole Jacek; don’t suffer from a lack of imagination

The Mission Arts Award

Garrick Webster — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:27:51 +0000

Creative collective Monorex has set up a fund to support new artists and their projects - we decided to find out more about The Mission Arts Award

Inspiration Gallery - 23 May

Jim McCauley — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:27:59 +0000

Jim McCauley's here to slake your creative thirst with another selection of inspirational design

Discover Photoshop CS6’s powerful new tools

Tom Dennis — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:20:01 +0000

Guide to Photoshop CS6 delivers two hours of video tutorials for iPad

2012 Olympics rebranded

Garrick Webster — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:01:33 +0000

Merseyside-based designer Roy McCarthy has come up with an alternative Olympics brand for anyone who wants to connect with the games but isn't a major sponsor...

Be a better networker

Matt Booth — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:14:08 +0000

You can’t beat a bit of networking if you’re a freelancer – that’s why Matt Booth set up his own event

OFFF 2012: CA talks to the master of mixed-media, Nico Casavecchia

Julia Sagar — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:18:24 +0000

Bird-headed humans and amphibious golf karts in huge swimming pools – it’s just another crazy dream from award-winning filmmaker Nico Casavecchia

Why 'cool utility' is the way forward for mobile design

Julia Sagar — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:52:12 +0000

One in seven online searches today are made from a mobile phone. That's why creative agency Somewhat puts mobile first: it's in the business of creating exciting experiences for brands and products - and it's pretty good at it

Inspiration Gallery - 21 May

Jim McCauley — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:24:33 +0000

Inspiration levels getting a bit low? Don't fret - here's Jim McCauley with ten more pieces of work to top up your tank

Bind your own books

Karen Lewis — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Karen Lewis reveals how to make your self-promo material stand out with some cost-effective binding and stitching techniques

In pictures: Saturday at OFFF 2012

Julia Sagar — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:29:10 +0000

As OFFF 2012 Barcelona draws to a close, we document today’s best moments in pictures

Catalina Estrada on why bright is best

Jo Gulliver — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:22:28 +0000

The Spanish illustrator discusses demanding visuals, invisible grids and the benefits of charity work at OFFF 2012...

CA kicks back with Hellicar & Lewis at OFFF 2012

Julia Sagar — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:31:34 +0000

We chew the fat with Pete Hellicar at OFFF 2012