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A helpful guide - 5 ways to save money during the Coronavirus pandemic
30/03/2020 by Resham Akhtar
The Coronavirus pandemic is set to profoundly change the way we live our lives. It's a distressing time with a huge amount of apprehension and, while the primary concern is health, there is no doubt that our financial welfare is a pressing concern for virtually all of us. To help, Union Jackson have come up with 5 different areas of focu...
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2019 - A Retrospective
16/12/2019 by Resham Akhtar
It’s that time again to wrap up the year, do some reflecting, and get ready for 2020... When you really think about it, every new year tends to start more or less the same way: Fresh starts. While that’s true, 2019 was something special for us for a few reasons. The most notable event of our year has to be moving into our gorgeous new offi...
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Need help in how write to a SH*T HOT CV?
8/11/2018 by Resham Akhtar
We look at CVs all day, every day. We know how you can write a SH*T HOT CV to bag your dream job! Allow us to help you :-) When a potential employer asks to see your CV they’re really looking for ONE thing - proof you are the ideal candidate to invest time and money in!Your CV should be pinpointing your unique selling points (USPs), whether you’...
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Top 15 Trends In Graphic Design
31/05/2018 by Julia Jackson
Top 15 Trends In Graphic Design That Will Make A Splash Change is the only constant and this is entirely true when it comes to trends in graphic design. Retro designs concepts are on comeback mode, adding to the emerging trends. Here is an interesting pick of the top fifteen design trends for 2018:- Variety is the spice of color – mu...
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How to stand out from the crowd… on LinkedIn
17/04/2018 by
How to stand out from the crowd… on LinkedIn LinkedIn is rapidly becoming the go to site for recruiters and job seekers, so it is absolutely crucial that your profile is active and stands out from the crowd! Whether you are a freelancer seeking your next gig, or in a permanent role and looking for a new challenge, it’s important that you a...
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How to keep the creative ideas forever flowing?
14/03/2018 by
It happens to the best of us, the dreaded mind block. At some point in a graphic designer’s career, the flow of ideas can become repetitive or stale. Freelance or permanent, it’s worth remembering these 7 tips to keep your creative juices in sync…CAPTURE ITWhether it’s outside, inside, on the roof, in the sky, on the wall. If it inspires you, ta...
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How to make your graphic design portfolio STAND OUT
5/02/2018 by Julia Jackson
THE EXPERTS ADVICE! HOW TO MAKE YOUR PORTFOLIO STAND OUTBefore you go off for job interviews, you want to make sure your portfolio is looking it's best, so it's really worth spending time on. So, we thought we’d help with some important pointers for presenting your graphic design portfolio to make sure you are creating the right impression.Only ...
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Print or Digital Portfolio? Which is the most effective when looking for a job?
26/10/2017 by
Technology influences everything around us, but how much should it influence your portfolio? This is the question many designers are asking themselves when they are applying for jobs. Are the old ways best? Or, should we all move in the direction of new creative technologies when presenting our portfolios? Whether you’re a graphic designer, d...
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Client Presentation Graphic Design
20/09/2017 by
Are you a Print or Digital Designer currently working in a Graphic Design job? Do you feel on edge about presenting your final creative concept to a client? Have you heard the saying “If a thing is worth doing then it’s worth doing well”? Here are a few tips on how to ace your presentation: Present your work using present...
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Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing Tips
15/09/2017 by
Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing TipsFreelance graphic design jobs are swift and unpredictable. The requirements are always urgent and are filled within minutes. As a freelancer, it’s important to make yourself available, i.e. reachable by phone (voice message), text message or email - or you’ll miss out on work.Always keep CV’S and design po...
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"I wish I’d known that" Golden advice for new Graphic Design graduates
26/06/2017 by Julia Jackson
This may be a few years old now, but nothing has changed. When you're fresh out of Graphic Design Uni and job hunting, it's tough. What advice would you give a design graduate? Chris Arnold, founder of Creative Orchestra and former creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi, offers his pearls of wisdom. This is golden advice for all the new G...
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Graphic Design Portfolios - The New Online Resume
16/05/2017 by Julia Jackson
Building your online portfolio is possibly the most important step you can take in your graphic design career. We've decided to share some very important and helpful advice from http://www.howdesign.com/, who decided it was time for a three-part guide on graphic design portfolios and the process of building them. Included is advice from well-kno...
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The countdown begins....
21/03/2017 by Julia Jackson
Annual 2017 Launch PartyIts the celebration of the BestThis year's Creativepool Annual shortlist reflects the amazing talent of the creative community on Creativepool – with an overwhelming amount of unique and exciting work submitted to the judges. In conjunction with the Annual, this year the mightiest agencies, the leading influencers and the...
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The best in infographics
16/03/2017 by
Infographics have become increasingly popular, and are one of the most influential tools in how we visualise data all over the world. Companies use infographics regularly to promote their services, and as a designer it is vital to stay up to date with their ever-changing trends, so you are always one step ahead of the competition. Infograp...
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Creative Pool 2017 Annual Shortlist...
27/02/2017 by Julia Jackson
The years best in graphic design, advertising, digital, illustration or branding? Here's the shortlist for the Creative Pool 2017 Annual has been announced & the voting has begun! We're especially excited about this, as we are proud that Union Jackson are the official sponsors of the night! Stay tuned, the winners will be announced at the Annual...
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How to make your Graphic Design portfolio stand out...
1/02/2017 by Julia Jackson
Your graphic design portfolio is a crucial selling tool for your career advancement. It reveals the breadth of your abilities and exposes your design thinking to a potential employer or client. Obviously, you want to blow them away with your work. But how do you make your portfolio stand out from the other applicants? The How Design site has ...
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What is the Pantone colour for 2017?
9/12/2016 by
Pantone has announced its colour of the year for 2017 will be Greenery, Pantone 15-0343. The colour is described by Pantone as a “fresh, yellowish hue” that “symbolises the reawakening of nature in spring and is a symbol for a new beginning”. Greenery, says the company, reminds us of “young, fresh leaves and shoots, and stops to inhale deeply...
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“Brexit 2”: What does Trump’s win mean for US designers?
16/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
Design Week speaks to US-based graphic designers and Creative Agencies about how one of the most controversial presidential wins in history will affect the design & creative industry. Its speculated that the number of freelancers may increase as design is devalued: Trump wants to cut corporate tax from 35% to 15%, and wants to remove regul...
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Who are the future graphic design stars...?
7/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
Germany's Vitra Design Museum exhibits the ECAL graphic design stars of tomorrow.On until the 8th January 2017, the Design Museum will showcase an exhibit of work from the iconic design school, in ECAL Graphic Design. Type, Print Design, Digital Design, Stories. It's said these students are the graphic design stars of the future, whether it’s “t...
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A topical post - political campaign posters commissioned by W
31/10/2016 by Julia Jackson
W magazine has commissioned 15 artists to conceptualise the political campaign poster, giving a blank canvas to graphic artists including Jeremy Deller, Zoë Buckman, George Condo, Nina Chanel Abney and Toilet Paper’s Maurizio Cattelan.The posters have been designed as part of W’s tenth anniversary art issue, inviting each creative to come up wit...
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