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Production Assistants Launch Ambitious Bid for Unionization With LiUNA

A veteran Hollywood union is backing an ambitious push to unionize film and television production assistants, a move that has the potential to reshape how many entry-level creatives break into the industry. The Hollywood branch of Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA), Local 724, is partnering with the grassroots group Production Assistants United to

10 Things the Nazis Actually Deserve Credit for Inventing

While the Nazis were one of the most awful and destructive forces in the long history of humanity, they were also notable inventors. Surprisingly, Adolf Hitler’s underlings invented quite a few important and major things during their run in Germany and their spread across Europe in the 1930s and 1940s. In this list, we’ll take

10 Superheroes Different Than Anything You’ve Seen Before

Normal superheroes are usually cut from a recognizable mold. But some creators throw the mold away and create superheroes different than anything we’ve seen before. Sometimes, they’re just ridiculous—like Super President, who somehow juggles running the country and fighting crime without breaking a sweat. Other times, they’re designed to teach us powerful virtues, like Bibleman

The best new typefaces for September from leading foundries and designers

As we enter autumn, it feels like time for a fresh start. And so, as a designer, it’s the perfect occasion to delve into the latest fonts on the market and consider updating your typographical toolkit. To help you out, we’ve carefully curated a diverse selection of typefaces from leading foundries and designers, each of

That back-to-school feeling: how to boost your creative skills this autumn

As the summer winds down, the leaves start to turn, mums shop for the kids’ school uniforms, and large groups of uncertain freshers are making their slow shuffle around the town and its pubs. There’s a palpable feeling of anticipation in the air. And it doesn’t matter how young or old you are: this back-to-school

Blackjack brewery’s bold rebrand taps into Manchester’s rich history

England is a nation of beer lovers, whether you prefer full-strength or zero-alcohol. But not all beer, let’s face it, is that good. It helps to find a brand you can come to know and trust, preferably one that’s local and passionate about its craft. And Blackjack falls right into that category. Since 2012, Blackjack

Sze Hang Lo: Where words fail, illustrations convey the feeling

After the dust settled following all the graduate shows for illustration and art courses across the UK, the Association of Illustrators sent out its Grads to Watch list. One of the talents that grabbed our attention straight away was Sze Hang Lo. Sze – pronounced ‘see’ – is a Hong Kong-born illustrator and animator who