Textures, textures, textures. The design community, both print and web, seems to be going absolutely texture mad, but there are several valid and very good reasons to why that may be:

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Envato (the company behind Tuts+) will be sponsoring the 2010 Annual Design Awards‘ ‘Designer of the Year’ category.

The awards present a wonderful opportunity for graphic designers to have their work seen by luminaries in the industry like David Carson, Chuck Anderson, James Verdesoto (designer of the Pulp Fiction movie poster), Nik Ainley and Laura Smith. These people and more will be judging entries.

The awards exist to discover and celebrate outstanding talents in the design world and to reward creativity with a meaningful honour. Entry fees – used to fund prizes – are low and a portion of the profits will be donated to Cancer Research UK. Every entrant will feature in the new Designers Directory, have the chance to feature in the yearly book that will be published to showcase the best designs, and have access to the website notice board where designers can promote their business, special offers, job vacancies and more.

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To welcome in the new year and finish up our 12 for 2010 celebrations we’re releasing a wonderful unique 2010 desktop wallpaper created by James White, free to all Tuts+ readers and available in a number of different resolutions.

We’re also giving away one unique wall poster of the design, part of a limited run of only 12 and surely a collectors item! Entering to win a poster only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy! And everybody is welcome to download a free wallpaper.

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As part of the eleventh day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a free 3-month membership to Plus. Entries are open to everybody – Plus members and non-Plus members alike. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.

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As part of the tenth day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card to spend on whatever you like! Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.

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As part of the ninth day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a free 3-month membership to Plus. Entries are open to everybody – Plus members and non-Plus members alike. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.

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As part of the eighth day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a free copy of Art and Design in Photoshop by Steve Caplin. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.

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As part of the seventh day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a free 3-month membership to Plus. Entries are open to everybody – Plus members and non-Plus members alike. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.

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As part of the sixth day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a free copy of How to Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul by Adrian Shaughnessy. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.

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As part of the fifth day of 12 for 2010, we’re giving away a free 3-month membership to Plus. Entries are open to everybody – Plus members and non-Plus members alike. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to do is leave a comment. Too easy.

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