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25.01.2022 "If you get a grip on the biggest problems for a user, that can trigger ideas for awesome solutions that can improve an experience." Our latest #ShillIndustry interview discussing designing for data with Anna Fransson, Creative Lead at Aginic, is crammed full of exciting insights for you.

25.01.2022 In our latest blog post, we dive in to the work and legacy of trailblazing British designer Margaret Calvert. In the 1960s, she redesigned the signs for the UKs road networkcreating two typefaces, Motorway and Transport, and countless icons. It remains one of the countrys biggest and most successful graphic design jobsand has influenced designers ever since. Originally published in Shillington Post 08The Creative Women Issue.

25.01.2022 Theres a wealth of amazing resources that support BIPOC out thereso, weve put together a comprehensive list of BIPOC resources. Theres creative directories to explore, organisations to follow, creative services, design events and places for mutual aid. Artwork by #ShilloNY Teacher Cathy Sison.

24.01.2022 Deepa Shanbhag, graphic designer, business owner and #ShilloNY teacher, has shared her experiences of being a Black female graphic designer in the creative industry. She discusses how she has navigated herself through predominantly White spaces where she usually found herself as the "other". and the importance of advocating for hiring more women of colour, fair compensation and support in the workplace.

24.01.2022 Some inspiration to kick off your weekendheres our top 14 creatives from Pennsylvania, USA. Featuring some illustrative book cover design from Noa Denmon, a gorgeous Risograph sample pack from Risolve Studio, bold lettering from Mary Kate McDevitt and loads more. Head to the blog to read the full article now!

24.01.2022 Want to save a bit of cash but not compromise your work? Google Fonts has got your back. Weve put together a list of ten free Google Fonts alternatives to some of the most popular fonts aroundso you can have the perfect typeface for your project without breaking the bank. Artwork by Head of Shillington UK, Andy Judd.

23.01.2022 #ShilloLON graduate Ayesha Mansour studied part-time at Shillington and graduated last July. In the last year, she left her marketing job, started freelancing as Aah Yes Studio, worked with some amazing clients, collaborated with fellow Shillumni, had her work displayed on a major London road and launched her own design directory, The Aahchive. We cant wait to see what her second year in freelance brings!

22.01.2022 #Shillumni are in-demand! Opportunities shared recently include Freelance Designer at Barrel (NY), Graphic Designer and Marketing Associate at American Rhino (Boston, US), Design Intern at Supergreat (NY), Design Internship at Barrel (NY), Digital Designer at All Campus (Chicago, US), Graphic Designer at BuilderWoo (BRI) and more. Keep an eye on --> shillingtoneducation.com/blog/category/jobs/ More suggestions here --> https://www.shillingtoneducation.com//20-best-online-jobs/

22.01.2022 The work of 19 #ShilloLON graduates was installed on Londons Oxford Street last Friday! Earlier in the year, #ShilloLON were approached with an opportunity we couldnt turn down: H&M, the global fashion powerhouse, wanted recent Shillington London graduates to design posters for the exterior of their new shop on one of the busiest shopping streets in the world.

21.01.2022 "Dip your toes in, try it out and embrace the adventure! Nothings worse than staying stuck and living with regret." In our latest Graduate Interview, #ShilloMEL graduate Anna Dai shares her career journey from Dentist to Designer, starting as a Shillington Scholarship winner in 2018, to her #MadeAtShillington student work receiving multiple accolades in the 2020 Indigo Awards and culminating in launching a brand new creative studio with friends in Melbourne. Head to the blog and read the full article now!

21.01.2022 "Your printer is your friendask them for their advice and knowledge because production is such a critical part of a book." Invaluable advice and expert knowledge overflows from our latest design case study with #ShilloMEL teacher Annette Dennis, who walks us through the process of designing and producing the beautiful printed volume of poetry, Oversharing My Selves, for Texas-based poet Sarah May.

21.01.2022 #Shillumni are in-demand! Opportunities shared recently include Graphic Design Intern at Blink Creative (Melbourne, AU), Web Design UX/UI at Brand Bureau (NYC), Communications Refresh at Trowbridge Town Hall Trust (Trowbridge Wiltshire, UK), UI/ UX Designer at Social Vend (LON) and more. Keep an eye on --> shillingtoneducation.com/blog/category/jobs/ More suggestions here --> shillingtoneducation.com//20-best-online-jobs-boards-grap/

20.01.2022 For Shillington Post 08The Creative Women Issue, we interviewed #ShilloMAN grads Alex Francis, Nina Hamer and Katie ORourke, the creators of the amazing Make Room Zinea celebration of female-identifying creatives. They talked about their first issue, their menstruation board game Period Play, getting to grips with Riso printing, the joys of collaborating and more.

17.01.2022 Design is everywhere, so we thought our course should be too. Were super excited to announce that Shillingtons graphic design course is now available ONLINEso you can study with us wherever you are in the world. The new online course will run part-time: 3 nights a week for 9 months. It will be available across three different time zones, so you can choose a time that suits you. It will mimic the On Campus as closely as possiblemaintaining the Shillington ethos. A major...ity of lectures, demos and briefs will be delivered live during class time with additional study material available to you whenever you need it. The Online Course is designed to keep you engaged and connected with your fellow classmates and teachers over the duration of the course. The teachers will be there to guide and support you in real-time as they would in the classroom. Youll also be working on real world briefs individually, in pairs or groups with your fellow students to apply what youve learnt. Enrolments open now. > https://bit.ly/ShilloOnline

14.01.2022 "Unlike other courses, all of your lectures, demonstrations, briefs and critiques will be delivered live during class timestraight from your teachers to you." With classes starting on 21 September, Shillingtons new Online Course is just 10 days away and theres still time to enrol! You might be wondering, what makes Shillington Online Course so different? What will it be like to study with Shillington Online? In our latest blog article, Shillington Online vs other Online Courses, we share all the unique benefits and amazing takeaways that make our new online course stand out from others on the market.

13.01.2022 On the first Friday of every month, weve been sharing what has been inspiring our Shillington Team. For September, #ShilloMAN Teacher Ed Baptist told us his #FridayFivefeaturing some neo soul, Dixon Baxis new book Be Brave, "flowie" illustrations, furniture and a heartwarming daddy daughter kick flip.

12.01.2022 "It also represents the sonic quality of the bandit takes some attention to realize the meticulous layering of the instrumentation for each of our tracks." Discover the process and inspiration behind #ShilloNY Teacher Shrenik Ganatras branding and campaign, including his own typeface and logo, for alternative/shoegaze band Minaxiwhich he also plays guitar, sings, writes and produces for.

12.01.2022 Have you started your scholarship application to study design at Shillington this September yet? Deadline is two weeks from todayMonday, 13 July 2020. If you havent heard, were offering half scholarships for our graphic design courses at all our campuses. Pluswere partnering with The Champion Agency to offer one full scholarship in London or Manchester to help a young creative talent (under 25) from a disadvantaged background to become a graphic designer.

11.01.2022 Our latest #ThrowbackThursday is all about the life and work of Aaron Douglas, a cultural powerhouse and leading artist of the Harlem Renaissance. Known for his illustrations, paintings and murals, Douglas work helped set in motion a new visual language detached from traditional European art training and absorbing a distinctive African heritage.

11.01.2022 Art Director? Freelance Designer? Creative Director? We all know these job titles but have you ever wondered what makes up their day-to-day lives and the pros and cons of these different roles. #ShilloNY Teacher Cathy Sison has the answers! She caught up with Art Director Chrissie Abbott, Freelancer Amelia Leuzzi and Creative Director Mirella Arapian to break it down for us.

10.01.2022 #ShilloNY graduate Mary Lin owned a cupcake shop back in her native Melbourne, but one day realised she wanted to fulfil her love of design. She packed her bags, enrolled in our full-time course in New York and became a graphic designer! Now back home she is working at Colette Werden, a personal branding agency, and creating some amazing type experiments in her spare time.

10.01.2022 Every month, weve been sharing what has been inspiring our Shillington Team. For August, Marketing and Communications Assistant Amy Gardner told us her #FridayFivefeaturing artist Lee Lai, some reads by Gem Barton and Erin Morgenstern, podcast Creative Pep Talk and Jeffrey Cheungs amazing work for There Skateboards.

09.01.2022 Need a dose of inspiration to get you through Friday? Weve headed to Chicago and picked out our ten favourite creatives to show you what the Windy City has to offer. Featuring some delicious lettering from Ad Hogue, some cutting edge editorial from NONPOROUS, beautiful illustrations from Carolina Lpez Corominas and loads more!

07.01.2022 "In design, it is a process and there is a formula that you can learn, but having your own perspective and input is what makes a project amazing and unique. Put as much of yourself into your scholarship application as you can." #ShilloNY graduate Anderson Ashbaugh chatted with Course Report about winning a Shillington half-scholarship last year and offered some great advice for this years applicants.

07.01.2022 The life of a freelance designer is a great one in many, but it can sometimes be tough to find a steady and reliable flow of work, like at the beginning of your career. Or in the middle of a pandemic! To help, weve collected together a series of tips from freelancers to help you find new work in the least likely of places. Artwork by #ShilloNY Teacher Nikita Prokhorov.

07.01.2022 This year has quite likely seen you having to tighten the purse strings. To help out, weve revisited our 2018 blog article of the 16 best free type foundries so you can find the perfect sans serif or a handwritten found to add that extra flourish without breaking the bank. Artwork by #ShilloNY teacher Alan Barba.

05.01.2022 Activism, protest and design have always gone hand in hand. And, sometimes logos, posters or a hand painted sign can become symbolic of movement itself. Weve put together a list of some of the most impactful, memorable and beautiful examples of design for activismfrom the history books and more recent events.

05.01.2022 "Stay pink. Empathy and love is the only way forward." Some excellent advice from our latest #Shillindustry interview with Fredrik st, Founder and Creative Director of Stockholm-based studio Snask. Fredrik recently spoke to #ShilloNY, #ShilloLON and #ShilloMAN about how Snask tackle a project, their pink studio and morekeeping us all entertained and laughing during lockdown.

05.01.2022 "Just start and dont expect it to turn out perfect but just do it. Dont overthink it, I say under think it." In our recent #Shillindustry interview, Mulga The Artist shares insights and inspiration from his creative process and what went into moving into a full time creative career following a decade working in finance.

05.01.2022 Every month, weve been sharing what has been inspiring our #ShilloTeachers. For July, Shillingtons Global Director Anthony Wood told us his #FridayFiveZipeng Zhu, aka Mr Dazzle, Carmela Caldart, Darnell Moores No Ashes in the Fire, FXs Pose, a virtual festival from DJ Clark Price and award-winning LGBTQIA+ magazine Fruitcake.

04.01.2022 Weve put together a dependable 13-step graphic design process checklist, with the help of our graphic design teachers and their experience freelancing and working in studios! If youre ever stuck on how to keep up a projects momentum or even how to start it off, then this guide will always be your friend. Artwork by Shillingtons Head of UK, Andy Judd.

04.01.2022 Our latest guest article is from #ShilloLON graduate Kseniia Kalenyk! Shes shared her Shillington journey with usfrom moving from Ukraine to study media until a brush with InDesign had her wanting more, enrolling on the part-time course and finally launching her own stationery business with the skills she learnt at Shillington!

03.01.2022 Wondering what its like to study online with Shillington? Our new part-time course may be the first official online Shillington course but weve already had 10 courses graduate online this year! We spoke to some of these graduates from across all six of our campuses to see what it was like studying online with Shillingtontheir responses are packed full of amazing advice, highlights and tips! Artwork by #ShilloBRI graduate Sophie Bo Schmidt. ... https://www.shillingtoneducation.com//shillington-graduat/

02.01.2022 Our latest #ThrowbackThursday post features Emory Douglas, an American graphic designer most notably known for his time as Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967-1980 and oversaw its artistic direction of its newspaper, The Black Panther. Head over to the blog now to learn more!

02.01.2022 #Shillumni are in-demand! Opportunities shared recently include Product Designer at Kikoff (San Francisco, US), Graphic Designer at London Christmas Parties (LON), Motion Designer at Sub Rosa (NYC), Junior Designer/ Junior Account Manager at Bolter Design (LON), Branding Specialist at Fullstop. (Orange CA, US) and more. Keep an eye on --> shillingtoneducation.com/blog/category/jobs/ More suggestions here --> https://www.shillingtoneducation.com//20-best-online-jobs/