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The Student Room: Under the microscope

The Student Room: Under the microscope

Posted by Steph Gardner on 9 March 2020

In July 2019 we reopened our account with The Student Room, to make our presence known on a platform largely used by students looking to make decisions about where to attend university.

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How Phil and Sean produce illustrations

How Phil and Sean produce illustrations

Posted by Steph Gardner on 21 October 2019

Have you ever wondered how a designer comes up with an illustration? Phil and Sean from our graphic design team discuss their process for creating an illustration, and how the new prospectus covers and departmental brochures came to be.

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