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This issue is also available as a downloadable PDF. Cover photograph: “There’s a World Under It” by UCDA member Shook …

Katy Cowan  Katy Cowan is a founding editor of Creative Boom. Paul Dean  Paul Dean teaches graphic design at Louisiana State …

Sketch of Brooklyn Bridge, viewed from Manhattan by Ninikas.

Quadrangle lawn at the University of Washington photographed by Greg O. Bagel For consideration or to contribute an image, contact designer@ucda.com.

Photo: CaptureLight  A greeting card is a piece of card stock, usually with an illustration or photo, made of high-quality paper …

Part 3: The ‘Black Art’ By Paul DeanImages Courtesy of ilovetypography.com  An invisible grid of parallel horizontal lines is used …

By Victoria Rushton  Here’s the deal with describing type or lettering as feminine or masculine: This is my simple request. …

Excerpts from Michael Johnson’s book, Now Try Something Weirder: How to Keep Having Great Ideas and Survive in the Creative …

The secret to having confidence as a creative professional with tips from artists and designers By Katy CowanPhotos by A. J. …