Computer Arts - Magazine

Whether you like it or not, art plays a part in everything we see everyday. Everything down to the label on a tin of beans has been designed with tender loving care, and now computers have become more powerful the art of design has moved over to a new platform. Computers make it possible to design anything in a relatively short amount of time, and with a greater level of professionalism. No matter what business you're in, the chances are you'll be using a computer. You may want a web site made for your company, or you might just want to design a birthday card for your little Nephew Freddie. Well, for those of you who want to be able to take control of ...  Read the complete review

Computer Arts is a colourful and beautifully laid-out magazine relating to the ever changing world of creative design. Costing £6 and released monthly, the publication begins with a section called 'Exposure' which showcases new illustrative talents. As a designer, I often gain inspiration from these pages, and flicking through this section can be a good antidote to a creative block. Like many magazines, the Letters pages give readers the chance to write in and express their views on a range of design related subjects. There is a prize for the best entry, which generally consists of a moderately expensive item linked to the field of new media - a ...  Read the complete review

As a graphic designer, I am always looking for inspiration to help keep my ideas fresh and up to date, as well as finding new ways to streamline my design and typographical skills further. So I sometimes turn to magazines to see what's hot and what's not at any time. I find Computer Arts to be the best magazine on the market for all creative people, from graphic designers to illustrators, to web designers and programmers. It offers excellent tutorials every month from a leading designer in their field, who lays out the process in easy to follow steps with any additional resources available on the free cover CD. On the CD, you'll also find free stock images, ...  Read the complete review

So you wanna be a design super star? This review is for the wannabe and newbie designer. Definitely, Computer Arts is the best computer design magazine for professionals in 2 worlds. I know from my own experience that many newbies do feel attracted to buy this magazine as a learning resource for maturing artistic and software skills. My advice is: save those precious £6 now and go for real beginner?s books on the software you feel most sexually attracted to (you got to have it with passion). Please don?t feel left out, I am just trying to help you aim right before you shoot (read my review on Computer Arts Special, perhaps that is more your stuff). Basically, ...  Read the complete review

You may have read Johndonut's opinion on Computer Arts magazine. Don't expect this op to be as good! All I can do is agree with him, that Computer arts IS the authority on all things to do with art. Combining reviews, tutorials, previews and editorials on a whole range of art related topics, Computer Arts provides you with a unique outlook into the digital world. Now onto what you actually get with the mag. You may know that this magazine costs £5, and that might be comsidered as a bit expensive for some. However, once you realise the contents of this thing you won't be moaning for long. Every montyh new tutorials are added to the monthly ...  Read the complete review