Magazine Review Computer Arts Design Matters

Computer Arts Design Matters Issue 236
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Computer Arts Design Matters is a magazine which focuses on both illustration & Graphics design arts, using digital techniques or finishes. Each edition shows off the latest works from a number of successful contemporary designers working within design agencies or in freelance.

The magazine is a perfect place for inspiration for ideas as well of processes, it shows you many different ways of pushing the boundaries of design which leads to more original ideas which could set you out from the crowd. The work showcased within also gives you an understanding of what styles are popular because of monthly changes in fresh new content and the designers who create them. They say variety is the spice of life and this is most certainly the case with this magazine because the art spread across the pages are as individual as the designers themselves which not only gives you more processes to try out, but also shows how important it is to create your own visual identity through your style.

As well artwork,each new edition has a main strap line such as the portfolio edition or in this case, the freelance edition. These articles are fantastic for new comers to the design trade which offer great pieces of advice which help you to get noticed more or how to present your portfolio. There are also pages such as small pieces of advice which are tailored towards the strap line (Portfolio, Freelance). There’s articles in culture and upcoming events which also come bundled up with a whole workshop section at the back which shows you more detailed approaches to certain design methods.

What you have got here is an exciting and inspirational magazine which gets to the point and whats more, its affordable at just £6.00 per month which is about the price of drink in a night club which grows braincells, instead of killing them.