Computer Arts - UK (2020-05)

BEREN NEALE

With over 13 years’ editorial

experience in art, design

and photography titles,

Beren is fascinated by all

forms of creativity. If you

want to share your passion

project or piece of mind, get

in touch now.

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Whenever I go to design events, I’m constantly asking myself, “Who

is this aimed at, what will they be getting out of it, and should they be

expecting more?” Then comes the hardest question to answer: “Is the

promise of inspiration really worth the (sometimes eye-watering) price

of admission?”

Our readers include freelancers, students and creatives forging

their path in design studios. In all cases, taking time out of busy

schedules and spending hard-earned money on tickets and travel

for the intangible benefit of recharging your passion is a big ask. And yet,

when design events hit the spot, you can leave them not only with a head

full of ideas, but also an iPhone full of contacts – not to mention new

work. In this issue, we look at some of the design events that are run for

the right reasons, by creatives who care about their industry

and the people within it. I hope reading our report over on

page 62 will help you pin-point the events, starting from this April, that’ll

help you scratch that creative itch.

And for those looking for an inspiration chaser, how about CA’s

Illustration Hotlist – our annual pick of the most exciting,

creative, and quite frankly mind-blowing illustrators working

today. Have a look, and then get in touch if you’d like to see them reveal

their creative processes for a future Artist Insight (page 80).

In our next issue, we’ll be focusing on our very own Brand Impact

Awards with a special report that looks at exceptional

examples of typography, illustration and copywriting within

branding – three areas that will be represented as new categories in this

year’s BIAs. We’ll also delve into animation trends, and why it’s a great

time to get into that creative field. For now, I hope you enjoy this issue!

Get inspired!

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