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Emily Gosling is a freelance art and design journalist currently writing for titles including Creative Review, Eye on Design, Creative Boom and People of Print. She’s previously worked at Elephant magazine, It’s Nice That and Design Week, and was editor of Type Notes magazine. Her book Creative Minds Don’t Think Alike was published by Ilex Press in 2018, and she also plays bass as one-quarter of the eight-titted beast, Superstation Twatville.

Articles by: Emily Gosling

Where to find logo design inspiration

By Martin Christie, Emily Gosling last updated 20 April 23

Handy tips for collecting logo design inspiration for your project.

Tips for sleep

7 tips for a good night's sleep

By Emily Gosling, Georgia Coggan published 2 September 20

Good sleep will boost your creativity levels.

Shuhua Xiong

Learn to harness the creative power of sleep

By Emily Gosling last updated 22 July 20

Use sleep to optimise your creativity.

what is beauty? image of a woman

What is beauty? And do we need it in art and design?

By Emily Gosling published 24 March 20

Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder?

5 tips for presenting your work on social media

By Emily Gosling last updated 30 January 20

Adjust your approach to tap into your online audience.

character design

Push your character designs further with this workout

By Emily Gosling published 14 August 19

Artists reveal the secrets to strong character design.

Rebirth of the zine: PC Erotic

The rebirth of the zine

By Emily Gosling published 8 July 19

The '70s and '90s are back with the zine's cut 'n' paste aesthetic.

Bauhaus design school

Bauhaus design: a guide to the design movement

By Aaron Kitney, Emily Gosling last updated 24 January 22

The Bauhaus school has had a huge influence design.

Illustration by Max Guther

The illustrator hotlist 2019

By Emily Gosling published 13 May 19

These are the amazing illustrators causing a stir in the illustration scene this year.

Mid-century modern graphic design: a designer's guide

By Emily Gosling published 3 April 19

Everything you need to know about the pioneering movement.

8 inspiring graphic design game-changers

By Emily Gosling published 19 March 19

These are the individuals shaping the design world of the future.

An assortment of Aaron Draplin logos

How to make your logo stand out in the digital age

By Emily Gosling published 31 January 19

Experts reveal how to make your logo shine on multiple platforms.

Ethical brands: real revolution or fluffy fad?

By Emily Gosling published 3 January 19

These branding pioneers are turning the tide on ethical purchasing.

10 ways to make your mark as an illustrator

By Emily Gosling published 20 November 18

Learn how the best illustrators avoid drawing a blank.

How to design a book: the creative's guide

By Emily Gosling published 6 September 18

Take your book design to new heights with this expert advice.

5 mesmerising uses of illustration in branding

By Emily Gosling published 8 August 18

These brands all use illustration to add something special.

5 tips for commissioning illustration

By Emily Gosling last updated 19 August 20

Follow this advice to get the most out of illustrators.

Bring a brand to life with illustration

By Emily Gosling last updated 1 April 22

We explore how illustration can transform a brand.

5 tips for using bespoke lettering in branding

By Emily Gosling last updated 22 June 20

How to incorporate a handmade feel into your branding.

4 awesome examples of handmade type in branding

By Emily Gosling last updated 22 June 20

These designers pulled out the stops to create standout branding.

How to transform a design internship into a job

By Emily Gosling published 15 June 18

Make the most of your time as a creative intern to launch your career.

Define a brand with handmade type

By Emily Gosling published 12 June 18

Craft a truly authentic brand using bespoke lettering.

Los Logos 8 review

By Emily Gosling published 1 February 18

The latest in the Los Logos series reveals logo trends, quirks, and amazing undiscovered work.

Review: Adobe Creative Cloud All-in-One For Dummies

By Emily Gosling published 1 January 18

A comprehensive guide to the basics, written by designers.

Review: Dieter Rams – Ten Principles for Good Design

By Emily Gosling published 15 December 17

Critical learnings from the godfather of the 'less is more' ethos.

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