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Last week, we wrote about a new book which spotlights 500 notable graphic designs dating back to the 15th century and makes connections between projects that have influenced others. Now we ask designers which figures have had the greatest influence on their own work?

As part of our Design Week at 30 series we speak to letterpress legend Alan Kitching about his career in design, and how the industry has changed over the past three decades.

Last week, we visited the Design Museum’s latest exhibition, which explores Soviet Russia. Now, from the Elizabethan era to modernist early-20th century, designers tell us what time period they would love to see brought to life in a museum space.

Columnist and freelance illustrator Ben Tallon talks about how designers and other creative professionals are being priced out of London – and this is to the capital city’s own detriment.

The What Clients Think 2017 report surveys over 450 design clients, and shows that while the majority do not expect to pay for pitches, nearly 90% see design as important to their brand.

John Scarrott, trainer and coach to design businesses, looks at how improve your personal confidence in the final part of his series, which also looks at preparation, practise and performance.

We have already established how to prepare and practise for a meeting or presentation to clients and prospective clients-to-be. In the third part of this “Four P’s” series, John Scarrott, trainer and coach to design businesses, looks at how to perform.

We’re putting together some in-depth research on the state of play of the design industry, to see what it looks like, how much designers get paid (and how happy they are about it), as well as what perks designers are being offered.

Last week, Tristram Hunt resigned from his role as a Labour Party MP to become the London V&A’s new director. We ask current designers why they decided to switch to design.

The time spent meeting and presenting to clients or clients-to-be is more valuable to consultancies than ever before.

Data from job site CV-Library shows that the number of design jobs has increased in the last year more than any other sector – but is this because employees are leaving their jobs?

The time spent meeting and presenting to clients or clients-to-be is more precious and valuable to agencies than ever before.

Last week, we wrote about a website which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create logos without the need for a human designer. So we’ve asked – if you could automate one part of your job, what would it be?

The free 12-week course is designed to help young people without formal design training find a job in the creative industries.

Adam Fennelow, head of services at the Design Business Association (DBA), talks about how focusing on staff development could benefit your business’ revenue.

Becoming an Employee Owned Trust could help you retain talent, says Sean Davey, partner at Pollitt & Partners, which transitioned to an EOT this year.

Columnist John Scarrott discusses how moving from email communication to the phone could help designers build better client relationships and increase their confidence.

The annual design event in Newcastle is showcasing work by emerging and established designers, including Angus Hyland and Alan Kitching.

Last week, we wrote about a new college which hopes to offer students an “alternative route” into design. Now, we ask established creatives – how did you get into the field, and what advice would you offer young people starting out?