For every designer there is a massive up hill struggle. How can I keep my design different from anyone elses? Well the truth hurts and to get a unique design is so difficult these days. You have to spend way more time getting something together and making something look really snazzy.

So, how do you make something that is unique? First port of call is to see what is out there at the moment. What style is going down well and what seems to be popular. The next stage is to try and establish how you can add onto that. What can you do to make it better? The design industry is so crowded these days it is easier to simply add onto what has been done before rather than go on a massive mission to come up with something that no one has ever seen before. Whether you are trying to come up with some crazy logo design or a never seen before concept image, chances are someone has thought of it and produced it.

I think you have to look into where you get your inspiration too this could also be a massive part of how you could create something that no one else can. If films or music is important to you then it is equally important to get great design out of it. Depending on the unique quality of your inspiration you are bound to create something new and cool. One technique that I think is way under-rated is drawing something then scanning it in and then use Photoshop. By doing this you are always sure that your drawing will be like no one elses thus making it is special. There are not a lot of designers working with illustration so you should make the most of it! A unique place to go and get ideas is The FWA tehy always showcase work from artists all over the planet.