The third instalment of the long-awaited so-called "Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy" of Edgar Wright films is soon to hit British cinemas, and the director has gladly shared his artwork to get the public excited about his latest project. The World's End, which features British comedy duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost - and completes a trio of films preceded by 2004's Shaun of the Dead and 2007's Hot Fuzz - chro ...

Business cards, as we all know, are remarkably important in many people's line of work. Whether it's a travelling salesperson actively working, a corporate representative visiting a conference or simply just an individual who wants to keep in touch with someone they meet by chance, a business card can often act as a lifeline - and it's important that you get yours right. This week, online magazine Entrepren ...

The automatic nature of online censoring hit a blip last week, after a woman in the UK attempted to send a greeting card to a friend only to be told that his name was considered too rude to be used on the website. Ruby Levy was attempting to send an e-card celebrating the 90th birthday of an old friend named Richard, and thought nothing of using his shortened name - "Dick" - alongside a message reading "Man ...

After numerous New Yorkers expressed concerns about posters spotted in subway stations across New York City last week, claiming to offer safety advice against attacks and nuclear reactor failures, NYPD have issued a statement reassuring the public that the posters are in fact a hoax. One poster is based on truth, highlighting the use of invisible test gases in the subway system as part of a city-wide anti-t ...

While 3D printing has been around for a while now, there are a number of designers and developers just starting to learn how much they can do with the new technology. The news is full of public discussion about the development of a printed gun, while we've even seen 3D printed dresses hit the red carpet in recent months. However, we're most interested in the less mainstream uses for the 3D printer, as demon ...

A number of trade magazines saw significant turnover growth last year despite advances in digital media technologies, BtoB revealed this week. John Obrecht, editor of the online magazine for marketing and business strategists, quoted the statistics from IMS' The Auditor to explain how print media is undergoing a dramatic overhaul in focus and target audience. According to the statistics, trade magazines inc ...

The Kraszna-Krausz Book Awards' Best Photography Award was given to new compilation War/Photography: Images of Armed Conflict and its Aftermath last week after judges unanimously voted based on its high-quality print and striking imagery. Based on a photography exhibition in Texas earlier in the year, the book documents all aspects of modern war throughout the ages, in crystal-clear detail. Chair of the vot ...

A new poster released by Spanish organisation the Anar Foundation has been created to help children suffering from neglect or abuse to access help and support information - without their accompanying adults finding out. The posters contain a secret message visible only to those under a certain height, containing a helpline and a message stating "If anybody hurts you, call us and we'll help" alongside a pict ...

Many of us will have forgotten the DIY collages and zines of the 90's, believing them to have died out with the advent of the internet. However, Brooklyn's annual Zine Fest proved us wrong last month with its celebration of the small-time printing scene, hosting 85 writers and artists showcasing and selling their hand-drawn creations. Largely associated with grassroots movements from communities across the ...

A new Canadian $5 note will begin printing later this year, depicting two famous space robots and an astronaut in what Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney said was a bid to highlight Canada's contribution to space exploration. The bill was unveiled, fittingly, on the International Space Station, by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has earned himself celebrity status thanks to his active twitter feed u ...