As we reach the end of this tumultuous 12 months, it seems (fingers crossed) like there's some light at the end of the tunnel. So it's time to look to the future. But what exactly does it hold for graphic designers?
Okay, so 2020 has been quite a year. But on the plus side, lockdown has at least given us a bit of space to step back and think about our lives more deeply. Part of which is asking: 'Am I really happy and fulfilled in my work?'
Now, more than ever, independent businesses need our support. With that in mind, if you're thinking about sending Christmas cards this year, why not purchase something special from an artist, designer or maker?
Many Americans love to go "big" when it comes to Christmas decorations. The classic American phenomenon is something fine art photographer Danelle Manthey loves to explore in her ongoing series, American Christmas.
Apparently, founder and chief creative officer of San Francisco branding firm Noise 13 Dava Guthmiller discovered her love for design washing car parts. Growing up, she'd help out in her dad's auto repair shop.
There's more than one way to make money from your art. Brand partnerships, online stores, selling through stock sites; all of these can go on top of your client work.
We've all found different ways to cope and stay creative this year. For Ben O'Brien, famously Ben the Illustrator, he's started Cover Versions, an ongoing project that merges his love of music, art and minimalism.
I don't think we've ever been so pleased to see the end of a year. So when we started to sift through all your wonderful calendars for 2021, it was pleasing to see you haven't lost your optimism or creativity.
