As a Graphic Designer, Advertiser, Photographer, Curator and Artist, Erik Kessels is the modern day renaissance man.

His Amsterdam/London-based company, KesselsKramer, has produced some of the most refreshingly original work of the last decade. It’s also famous for not liking award shows (tough luck D&AD) and for its creative and non-commercial side projects.

Find out Erik's stories behind each of his pieces, his passion for cow photography and the branding of the World's Worst Hotel.

Date: Thursday 5 April
Time: Doors open 6.00pm. Lecture starts 7.00pm
Venue: Manchester Conference…

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We are looking for an Illustrator to work on a new project. Black and white line drawings is what we are looking for, obviously with your added personal touch. We will be looking for 4 illustrations to go through website headers, provided in outlines. More details can be provided in full.

Please only contact us if you are available to work on the project immediately.

If you are interested in this project contact Andy directly, with portfolio examples that include relevant styling and estimated quote : andy@madebyshape.co.uk

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"I did a placement at Shape back in August where I was working mainly on designs for a Web template. Jason and Jamie gave me feedback on the work I produced and they both helped me to improve my designs. The studio culture was relaxed, it felt comfortable to work in and it was a good laugh. I was privileged to be one of the first people to work in their new studio too.

Since Shape I gained full-time employment as a Web Designer and the skills I learnt from Shape have helped me massively and…

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"My time at shape was lovely I have always admired the work they do, and I was very chuffed to find out that I had been offered a month placement with the boys! The commute to get to the studio was pretty simple as it was around the corner! I learnt so much with Shape about web design and the studio lifestyle, and I have come away with a great experience, some lovely memories and a mind full of web! Andy especially helped me in showing me how to create extremely slick and cool sites, something which I have…

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So last night was the Salford Uni Carnival at Islington Mill. A great turn out which saw industry professionals and students mingling in a warm environment. Throughout the day portfolio surgeries took place where students could get feedback and crit on their portfolio's from the pro's. After a busy day, we rolled up around 6ish when the party was in full swing. It was good seeing confident students talking to Creative Directors and pushing their work. If you don't ask, you don't get. And some people may also say.... it's who you know, not what you know..... but I…

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New shots of the Design Studio for 2012.

Get a red couch
Divide the room with a massive bookcase
Create a meeting area
Create a wireframe drawer
Have some nice green bushes
Have a whiteboard for notes
Get some A2 posters printed
Have a food drawer
Get an extra radiator
Get some students on work placement
Get a coat stand
Print more posters

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It's been a long time since we had a student in for some studio work experience. So we're opening up the opportunity again to look for some more talented creatives to come into our studio and sit opposite Jamie and his lovely face.

The placements will be for a minimum of 2 weeks over February / March.

We are currently looking for:

Developer / Designer
Ideally we would like someone with HTML / CSS & jQuery knowledge. That also has an understanding of digital design. You will work closely with the lead developer on…

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The Production Office is the most established facilitating company in the NorthWest, with unrivalled experience in production facilitating. With an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally, built on over 35 years experience in the commercial industry. A selection of there clientele include the likes of; HLA, Rogue, Short Films for tbrands such as Vauxhall, Natwest, Coca Cola, Nike, EA Games and many more.

We created them a slick new site showcasing a selection of their recent work.

http://www.manchesterfilmoffice.com/

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