Inside Design

A career in book cover design

James Nunn's most recognisable design in recent years was for Lynne Truss’s massive bestseller, Eats, Shoots and Leaves.

James Nunn is a graphic artist and has designed countless book jackets for publishers. He spoke about how he built his career, with 3 tips for getting into book cover design.

Working in a design agency

Alastair Reid is Managing Director of Red Design. He discusses what work is done at his design agency, and what quality he looks for in new designers.

Being a freelance illustrator

Mark Boardman is a successful artist and illustrator, whose painterly style is distinctive and captivating. He creates book covers, posters and other illustration for editorial.

Commercial interior design

Mark Bithrey is director of B3 Designers, an architectural interior design firm. Founded in 2002, B3 work on commercial interior design for restaurants, bars, hotels, retail and exhibition spaces.

Residential interior design

Dan Hopwood runs his own interior design company whose clients include bankers, lawyers and celebrities. He recreates stunning interiors, combining modern and more traditional designs.

News & views

Francesca Granato is a senior designer at Applied Information Group.

Sexist by design?

Employees in the UK's design industry are currently 67 percent male. Senior Designer Francesca Granato reflects over her career and ponders how long this situation will last.

At 300 Million, Martin Lawless looks for intelligent people with interests outside work.

What employers are looking for

Competition for creative jobs is fierce, but what will give you the edge? A university degree, or an exciting portfolio? Does experience from an internship, or a sparkling personality, put you ahead?

Career article

Never compromise your artistic signature in a piece. Make sure that your skill and unique vision is articulated in the work

How to work to commission

Commissions allow you to get your creative juices flowing. If your client is interested in stretching the creative boundaries there is no limit to what can be achieved.

Ian Winterbottom, partner at Our Agency,explains how honesty and research are key fundamentals when pitching to clients.

Prepare for the perfect pitch

Is there such a thing as the 'perfect' pitch'? Ian Winterbottom, partner at Our Agency, gives 6 fundamentals for pitching to clients.