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Want It Now: Biodegradable Pen

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:31:12 GMT

DBA is a New York City-based company that develops products that combine "aesthetic strength, technical innovation and ecologically effective principles."
Their elegant DBA 98 Pen is 98% biodegradable.

It’s also the only pen to use ink composed of simple, pronounceable ingredients. Produced at a wind-powered facility in the United States, it was designed as a responsible alternative to the wasteful and often toxic pens we use almost every day. And with its straightforward design and rollerball tip, the DBA Pen looks good and writes well, too.

At $8 for a 3-pack, it's an affordable luxury that comes in a 100% recycled package made from FSC certified paper printed with vegetable-based inks, which is 100% recyclable.

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:07:03 GMT

Design Manager/Art Director
Icon Eyewear, Secaucus, NJ

We are a fast growing eyewear company, seeking an experienced individual to manage our in-house design dept. Common projects are packaging, branding, catalogs, POP materials, logos to name a few.

Duties will include coordinating multiple concurrent projects, managing junior designers, art directing and being a dedicated team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the jobs done.

The right person is self-motivated and detail oriented, with the ability to multitask. This person should have an open mind to take directions as well as give them. Prior experience in packaging is required, as well as proven leadership skills. Strong communication skills is a must, copy writing skills and product photography skills... a big plus!

Posted by Megan

Mixing Fonts

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:36:04 GMT

I love getting the H&FJ email newsletter. It always include helpful type tips. This month, the guys put together a handy guide to mixing fonts.

Is there a way to know what fonts will work together? Building a palette is an intuitive process, but expanding a typographic duet to three, four, or even five voices can be daunting. Here are four tips for navigating the typographic ocean, all built around H&FJ's Highly Scientific First Principle of Combining Fonts: keep one thing consistent, and let one thing vary.

Posted by Megan

5 Steps To Find The Perfect Stock Image

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:07:04 GMT

This useful blog post lays out a 5 step system for finding stock images for any project. Here's step 1:

Before you can begin looking for the right image it's critical to gather and list all of the constraints you'll face when using this image. Almost every project has certain limitations on the imagery that will work best in the final use, and it's important to know these limitations before you begin to spend time searching.
Here are a few common constraints to watch out for:

Exact Dimension (e.g. must be 3"x5", can't be wider than 600px)

Aspect Ratio (e.g. must be 8:10 aspect, must be portrait orientation)

Quality and Type (e.g. must be > 300dpi, must be in vector format)

Color (e.g. image needs to be predominantly blue, image should be light)

Misc Other Limits (e.g. image must be cut-out of background, etc…)

Once you have the exact details and requirements for your project, put them into a list or some other format that's good for quick reference. This will help to easily cut out images that won’t work, as well as help you save time and guarantee that the final choice is perfect for the project.

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:51:05 GMT

Art Director
Almighty, Boston, MA

Almighty is a Boston-based agency focused on building meaningful customer relationships through content strategy, creation and deployment. We believe ingenuity and artistry--more than devotion to any one technology, platform or medium--will help brands adapt and survive in an ever-changing world.

We are looking for a mid-level Art Director with a passion for coming up with and refining ideas before bringing them to life visually. Ideal candidates will have a strong book that shows an ability to speak to different audiences and an appreciation for media both old and new.

You'll also work well in a team structure, be interesting enough to keep us guessing, and interested enough to stay on top of what's possible as technology evolves.

Posted by Megan

People Will Come

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:05:43 GMT

Planning and hosting the HOW Conference (or, in this year's case, that plus the In-HOWse Designer Conference and Creative Freelancer Conference, ALL AT THE SAME TIME) is kind of like planning and hosting a party for friends. Just on a larger scale. There's all the logistics involved: setting the date, planning the menu, ordering the booze, cleaning up the house, choosing decorations. You send out invitations ... and then ... and then ... you wait to see if people will come. You ask people to RSVP by a certain date, and you just cross your fingers that all your fun friends will say, "Count us in!"

As of last Friday's early registration date, lots (I mean lots) of designers have responded, "Count us in!" A full three months yet to go before our events in Denver, and we're thrilled already with the turnout.

To quote James Earl Jones in one of my favorite movies: "People will come, Ray. People will most definitely come."

Posted by Bryn

For Design Grad Students

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:22:07 GMT

An e-mail with this headline caught our attention today: Study Design in Italy This Summer.

Um ... yes, please!

The sender was the School of Visual Arts, which has recruited Lita Talarico, Louise Fili and Steven Heller for the onerous task of teaching a graduate-level SVA Masters Level Workshop in Design History, Theory and Practice. The program runs May 30 through June 12 (applications are due April 1), with extended stays in Rome and Venice. The $6,700 tuition includes "three-star hotel accommodations in Venice and Rome, continental breakfasts, workshops, lectures, transportation to off-site visits, guided tours of architectural and archaeological sites, first-class train from Venice to Rome, and all program receptions."

Makes us wish we were grad students at SVA.

Posted by Bryn

Design Magnetism

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:22:05 GMT

Last week, I posted a bit about the HOWie Zine, a just-for-fun project that's the brainchild of the HOW Forum. Shortly afterward, a package on landed on my desk containing yet another HOW Forum project. This set of a dozen square magnets features illustrations by various HOW Forum participants. The artworks were originally posted in the Fridge thread of the Forum, where creatives go to share their latest work. The magnet project was spearheaded by Forum-ites ksavage and ladycupcake. You can buy a set for your own home or office fridge ... proceeds go to OperationNICE, the side project of yet another Forum veteran, who goes by mel.

Like what you see? We're giving away one set of magnets to the third person who comments on this post by 4 p.m. today (3/15).

Magnet artists:
Vonster
kbowman
Jeope
Geoff
abstractLatte
Jroz
Mary
jlittle
M
delineate
XYZ
jeff_bob

Posted by Bryn

Gridness

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:05:35 GMT

Designer Shawn Hazen is so enamored of grid-based design that he's devoted a blog to collecting examples of powerful grid use in poster, editorial and web design.

The grid is one of the most important tools a designer has at his/her disposal. They’ve always been a difficult thing to explain to clients, though luckily, the results speak for themselves. Also luckily, the clean, organized look they impart is en vogue right now, which means better design is becoming hip, for lack of a less unsavory term.

via The Post Family

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:49:09 GMT

Visualization Artist
AEI, Madison, WI

AEI is a multi-discipline technical consulting, design, and engineering firm confronting challenges facing society, with insight and innovation. We provide solutions for complex and large scale projects worldwide, supporting the excellence of a diverse clientele (www.aeieng.com).

We are seeking an entry-level or early-career talent to support project teams and firm marketing communications efforts with: (a) visual illustration of applied physics concepts, building design strategies, and advanced engineered systems technologies; and, (b) clear and engaging graphic design using completed illustrations and other sourced graphics. This is a full-time position based in our home office in Madison, Wisconsin.

This position requires maturity, professionalism, diligence, and independence, working directly with technical staff and marketing leaders to determine project scope and provide the most pertinent informational or strategic visual solution. As AEI's fundamental engineered "product" is a range of reliably and efficiently sustained environments, the ability to conceptualize design from verbal description of abstract concepts is vital. Some knowledge of architecture or engineering is a plus; active interest is essential.

The position requires strong graphic management and implementation ability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Must have solid experience with illustration and color management, and have strong ability working in Adobe creative suite and related graphics software. Experience with 3D design is highly desirable. This position also supports staff members by providing help on proper use of graphics software, color process, and equipment. Successful candidate must remain current on technology/software and on design, illustration and communications trends.

Posted by Megan

Really Big

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:49:31 GMT

Apparently the Bigstock folks are quite excited about their brand-spankin-new website, with a new interface and navigation system that allows designers to search the whopping 4.5 million+ image collection. Shutterstock, which acquired the royalty-free image provider last year, consulted on the site overhaul.

To test-drive the new site, we typed "black dog red collar" into the search box, and boom! The resulting 78 images popped up quickly and showed a range of photos and illustrations (some with tan or multicolored pups, but still a good collection). Bigstock lets designers buy credits, which can then be applied toward photos, illustrations and vector graphics.

Posted by Bryn

Beautiful Bookbinding

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:27:43 GMT

The Royal National Library of The Netherlands has a collection of over a thousand hand-bound books dating back as far as 800 years. A portion of those books have been converted to digital images, and BibliOdyssey has posted thirteen of the nicest.

via Neatorama

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:01:52 GMT

Senior Interactive Designer
Hot Studio, New York City

Hot Studio is looking for a Senior Visual Designer for our New York office

Hot Studio is a leading people-centered design firm with offices in New York and San Francisco. The ideal visual design candidate is an independent and innovative thinker, has excellent visual design skills, and has a deep understanding of interaction design and knowledge of technical possibility.

Responsibilities

Solve design problems by producing high-quality work across a variety of media
Communicate and work collaboratively with peers and clients; participate in working sessions and critiques
Develop a strong understanding of the clients' and users' needs, dynamics, and behaviors
Create multiple design comps and ideas within a set period of time
Identify opportunities to secure additional projects with existing clients
Maintain the integrity of Hot's process; ensure that deliverables adhere to Hot's standards
Maintain a professional demeanor; inspire innovation where possible
Work with the Creative Lead and visual design team to create visual designs that are astute and elegant which serve human understanding and meet human needs

Posted by Megan

Like a Coupon in the Sunday Paper

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:41:51 GMT

Well, not exactly a coupon in the clip-it-out-and-save-a-buck-on-deodorant sort of way, but you can still score savings off the full registration for all three design events coming to Denver in June--the HOW Design Conference, In-HOWse Designer Conference and Creative Freelancer Conference--if you sign up by March 12. That's tomorrow, so get crackin'!

Won't you be all smart, saving your company, your design firm or yourself a nice bit of cash? (We won't tell if you use that money to cover your bar tab.)

Posted by Bryn

HOWie Zine: A Creative Playground

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:43:07 GMT

For several years now, the design community on the HOW Forum has been collaborating periodically on a project they call the HOWie Zine. It's a client-free, back-to-the-drawing-board creative exercise. The premise is simple: the group votes on a theme, designers raise their hands to participate, and then they create pages (each edition is 7 in. square) for a hand-bound volume. Designer Patti Bachelder initially got the ball rolling, and since then, other Forum die-hards have stepped up to help shepherd the process and keep the project going. They're on Volume 10—and now they've created a website that features a gallery of past zines. Check it out here, and play along if you're interested.

Posted by Bryn

Box Bottle Bag!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:09:32 GMT

Design blog idsgn has an interview with Andrew Gibbs, author of the recent HOW book "Box, Bottle, Bag," which was inspired by his packaging blog The Dieline.

IDSGN: You started The Dieline in 2007 as a weekend project to collect inspiring work. Today it has become an important voice in the industry, have you been surprised by its quick growth?
ANDREW GIBBS: Yes and no. We have grown so large and so fast, it has been incredible. The response from the industry in a short 3 years has been overwhelming and inspiring. I started The Dieline because there was nothing like it, there was no site for packaging inspiration, nothing to see what was going on in the industry. We have grown from a few readers, to hundreds of thousands of dedicated and passionate people around the world. We filled a huge void in the industry, so I can see why our growth has been as big as it is. We have been very fortunate to have such a dedicated reader base!

Posted by Megan

AIGA Fellows

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:21:29 GMT

Design and advertising industry veterans Sue Crolick, Joe Duffy, and Eric Madsen will be honored with the AIGA Fellow Award for their many years of leadership in the state's design and business community. The award will be presented by the Minnesota Chapter of AIGA on Friday, March 26 at 5-6 pm in the Cargill Lounge of Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, in conjunction with the chapter's annual Design Show.

The AIGA Fellow program is a means of recognizing mature designers who have made a significant contribution to raising the standards of excellence in practice and conduct within their local or regional design community as well as in their local AIGA chapter. The areas of education, writing, leadership and reputation, as well as the practice of design are given equal consideration in measuring significant contribution.

Learn more about the winners here.

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:46:59 GMT

Senior Designer
Clementine Paper | Greenroom, Santa Monica, CA

We are seeking a senior designer with extensive experience creating art for consumer products. Someone who would love to work on a wide range of stationery and home office products including cards, journals, notebooks and desktop accessories for our Greenroom brand of recycled paper products.

This position involves working with patterns and colors to build compelling design collections for national retailers. You must have a great eye for color, be an expert in Adobe CS, and have a thorough knowledge of production. Illustration abilities, surface, product and traditional graphic design are all key skills used in this position.

Our ideal candidate is the best of the best in design, organized, able to respond to deadlines, and know how to work independently as well as collaboratively. A strong work ethic is essential, as well as a good attitude.

Our studio is small and fast-paced, and the work is varied and interesting for the right individual. Great opportunity for growth.

Posted by Megan

Dreaming Of Denver

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:43:29 GMT

It's raining here and quite dark so I started thinking about going to Denver in June for the HOW Conference and found this hopeful nugget of information: "Denver has over 300 days of sunshine." Wow, that sounds awesome right now. So do all the cool shops and restaurants that are detailed in the Denver City Guide on Design*Sponge. For example:

Broadway, one of Denver’s main drags, houses everything from museums to the famous antique row. Start off near 13th where you can visit City O’ City Denver Museum of Art, with its new 146,000 sq. ft. addition by famed architect Daniel Libeskind. If you’re on a budget, you can check out the outdoor sculptures and walk through the postmodern central branch of the Denver Public Library, which was designed by Michael Graves and is located right next door.
Further down Broadway, you’ll find local shops such as Fancy Tiger, True Love shoes, Decade, Boss vintage clothing and Indy Ink. If antique hunting is your thing, you can head further south where you’ll find 18 blocks of antiques galore. Stop by the hipster hangout Sputnik for a snack (they have the best sweet potato fries in town) and finish off your day by catching a flick at the historic Mayan Theatre or some music at the Hi-Dive.

Posted by Megan

Printing On The Cheap

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:32:05 GMT

Designer Jessica Jones of How About Orange just posted a great list of all the online printers she's used for various projects.

People sometimes ask me for recommendations on where to get things printed inexpensively. Here are online places I've used with (mostly) acceptable results.

VistaPrint.com — I've printed magnets, postcards and business cards here. Quality varies, but is usually acceptable, given how amazingly cheap they are. Only once did I toss a print job in the garbage. Their business card stock is uncoated.

OvernightPrints.com — I've printed postcards, bookmarks, business cards, and letterhead here. Their postcard and business card stock is very smooth and coated on both sides. They offer a rounded corner option. Only once did I send a job back for reprinting, and it came back corrected.

UPrinting.com — I've printed brochures here.

GreenerPrinter.com — I've printed notecards here. Eco-friendly printing on recycled paper; you pay a little more if you care about the environment.

MaverickLabel.com — I've printed stickers here.

iPrintFromHome.com — I've used their Somerset Velvet Giclee fine art print service with gorgeous results. Richly colored fine art prints on heavy watercolor-like paper.

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:38:10 GMT

Senior Graphic Designer
SRAM, Chicago, IL

SRAM Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 2,800 people in 13 offices across 7 countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

SRAM is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Industrial Design team in Chicago, IL. Industrial Design’s new Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating product graphics coupled with proposing colors and surface finishes for SRAM’s entire line of road cycling products ranging from shifting systems to handlebars and wheels.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Generating graphic elements, icons, logos, and logotypes for all road cycling products
• Ability to problem solve applying graphics on 3D products
• Capacity to predict and translate trends in color, finish, and graphics into a powerful product branding message
• Ability to synthesize SRAM’s over all brand message specific to road cycling products
• Evaluating graphic and finish concepts based on a variety of material substrates, production constraints, and project budgets.
• Partnering with key team members in Product Development and Marketing for strategic brand discussions and application on product.

Posted by Megan

Font Sale

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:57:05 GMT

French design firm Mostardesign is offering 25% off it's five font families on MyFonts now through April 10.

Posted by Megan

Not Knowing Whether To Laugh Or Cry

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:43:14 GMT

Randy Ludacer of the packaging blog box vox just posted a skit about logo design from SCTV. It's funny, but hits a little bit too close to home.

There aren’t too many pop culture references to graphic design (or the companies that sell it). This TV commercial skit with Rick Moranis from SCTV is one of the few that I can recall. I like that it has two punch-lines. First the shoe—then the terrible logo. Originally aired in 1981, it seems even more pertinent today with online sites offering low budget “stock” logos and “logo templates,” etc.

Posted by Megan

Behind the Scenes

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:45:51 GMT

Orbit Books creative director Lauren Panepinto recently posted a condensed video of her computer screen as she designed a book cover. It's interesting to see how someone works through a design project (even at super speed).

Over 6 hours of my onscreen compositing, retouching, color correction, type obsessing, all condensed down to a slim sexy one minute 55 seconds of cover design. Trust me, no one wants to watch it in real-time…and even then I left out the not-as-riveting-onscreen stages of my cover design process, such as reading the manuscript, sifting through Alexia photoshoot outtakes, background photo research, etc. And since this is a series look that has already been established for Soulless and Changeless, there weren’t the usual batches and rounds of versions of different designs that happen with standalone or first-in-a-new-series covers. That would be a weeklong video!

via GalleyCat

Posted by Megan

Alphabattle!!!

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:45 GMT

Awesome creative challenge alert: LetterCult is hosting Alphabattle 2.0.

Alphabattle is a bit of a misnomer. There are no actual battles, no talkin’ trash, no smokin’ fools, no winners, no losers—just an opportunity to express yourself with Custom Letters among some like-minded peers. Make letters. Have fun.
Drout 750, aka Paul O’Sullivan, started AlphaBattle last year as a Flickr group, based on a concept that goes back nearly 10 years to various grafitti forums. This is the reboot, version 2.0. We’ll start with A, do a new letter every two weeks, and finish with Z, about this time in 2011. Fifty-two weeks, twenty-six letters.

via Design Work Life

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:10:15 GMT

Visual Communicator
Alien Skin Software, Raleigh, NC

The Company
Alien Skin Software has been a successful maker of Photoshop plug-ins since 1993. Our customers and reviewers love our products. Our team is composed of highly motivated, intelligent professionals who are more interested in producing great software than making a quick buck.

We have a great work environment. Every employee has a private office and the best tools available. We provide family medical, dental, and vision coverage. We have a generous profit sharing program and match IRA contributions.

The Job
You and the marketing director will be the core of our marketing department. Your main job is to show the world how great our products are.

The most important part of your job will be making tutorial videos, images, and articles that show off our Photoshop plug-ins. As a result, you must already be an expert in Photoshop, have good verbal and written communication skills, and at least moderate design skills. If you are not already an expert in our products, you must quickly become one.

You will be the front line for questions from the press. You will also handle questions from customers through social media such as Facebook, Flickr, and our forums. As a result, you must be a clear writer and tactful under pressure.

You will handle a variety of organizational tasks, such as gathering potential articles for our newsletter, monitoring the press, and coordinating advertising. As a result, you must be proficient with organizational tools and use them religiously.

Posted by Megan

HOW & AIGA: A Partnership

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:42:56 GMT

We’re pleased to announce today that HOW and Print, our sister magazine in the F+W Media Design Community, have joined with AIGA as Partners in Leadership. We’ve long admired the work that AIGA does in advocating for the role of design in business, government and social matters and in developing leadership and strategic thinking among practicing designers.

What does this mean for you? Well, we hope that this partnership will elevate and expand design’s importance and influence both within and outside our profession, and that it enables us to support the work that you do every day. HOW, Print and AIGA will join forces to bring you information about design thinking, help you develop your leadership abilities and give you resources so that you can better serve your clients.

Read the full press release, and watch for news coming soon about AIGA’s high profile at the upcoming HOW Conference in Denver.

Posted by Bryn

Job Of The Day

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:31:09 GMT

Creative Director
BG+H, Chicago

Cutting-edge trade-magazine publisher in Chicago seeks a Creative Director with strong creative vision and the management skills to spearhead the design for our sales-driven B2B magazines. Candidate must be a team leader with the ability to inspire, coach, and guide.

About Us:
BG+H creates more than 10 advertising-driven business-to-business magazines geared towards top-level executives across North America. Our publications differentiate themselves through stunning design, high-end printing, immaculate copy, and fresh editorial focused on leaders and success stories across several different industries. This position is located in our Production Office in the Loop.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

The Creative Director will act as a key support to the Publisher in developing effective editorial products and managing the design and production teams. The Creative Director will work alongside our editorial, sales, and marketing teams, and be responsible for managing no less than six full-time designers, interns, and several freelance designers.

Posted by Megan

Handmade Life

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:28:39 GMT

I went looking for an unconventional gym bag this weekend and found the most amazing tote at my favorite Cincinnati design store High Street. This bag, illustrated with lettering from artist Sabrina Ward Harrison, is gorgeous inside and out, and perfect for carrying a pair of sneakers, a jump rope and other workout accessories.

Made of highly durable oil cloth material, sturdy hardware details, hidden magnetic snap closure, structured bottom panel and colorful interior linings that are wipeable & water resistant.
Totes are 15"L x 14"H x 6.5"W with 13" straps.
Luxe Totes also have a cell phone compartment, big enough to fit an iPhone, a zipper pouch and two additional slip pockets. This is no shopping bag!

Posted by Megan

Making an Impact

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:27:35 GMT

We had word recently from Mark Randall of Worldstudio (who delivered an inspiring keynote to close last year's HOW Design Conference) about a new program that he's undertaking with Steven Heller at the School of Visual Arts this summer. Kinda makes us wish we were still students ...

Randall and Heller have conspired to create a one-of-a-kind program that teaches design students about social entrepreneurship and the power that design can bring to social causes. Impact runs from July 12 through August 20 at SVA in New York.

The program will combine a series of lectures from speakers including Milton Glaser, MTV's Jason Rzepka and Edwin Schlossberg, with an initiative that lets students conceive and execute their own projects for social change. Students will work with desigNYC, a group of local designers and advocates that connects design professionals and nonprofits in the city. The faculty includes:

Chad Boettcher, Senior Vice President, Social Innovation, Weber Shandwick
Martin Kace, founder, Empax
Bob McKinnon founder, Yellow Brick Road
Mark Randall and Andréa Pellergrino, partners, Worldstudio

Learn more about the Impact program here.

Posted by Bryn

Creative Cookbook

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:29:35 GMT

So, say you're a designer who's interested in picking up more logo-design work, but you don't have any previous experience to show potential clients in your portfolio. Or you're looking for self-directed (read: client-less) projects that let you explore different creative disciplines.

Forgive our immodesty for thinking this is kinda cool, but ... a new HOW book has landed in MyDesignShop, and it's pretty much exactly what you need: the Graphic Design Exercise Book.

Authors Jessica Glaser and Carolyn Knight present a series of challenging design briefs—shown recipe-style—that let you play around in creative ways and also learn new skills. Want to try your hand at packaging design, and have a nifty portfolio piece to show your clients? Yep, there's a brief for that. Ditto logos, publications, music graphics, etc. Cool, huh?

Check it out at MyDesignShop or your favorite bookseller.

Posted by Bryn

31 Days Of Oscar

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:26:45 GMT

To celebrate the Oscars, yU+co created a promo for Turner Classic Movie's 31 Days of Oscar event.

In a nutshell: yU+co designed and 3D animated an elaborate old fashioned flatbed editing system, which drives the spot's concept and houses a montage of classic movie clips (selected and edited by yU+co). yU+co also created these clever moments when 3D elements, such as birds and snow, literally jump from one scene to another.

See the spot here.

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:31:09 GMT

Art Director/Graphic Designer
Madison Square Garden, New York City

The Art Director will assist the NY Rangers & NY Knicks Marketing team with the development and design of all advertising and design needs for overall marketing support including Tickets, Partners, Merchandise, Promotions, Community Relations, Field Marketing, etc. As a member of the design team, the Art Director will be involved with the development and design of all needs as they relate to their accounts; including collateral design, logo development, print advertising, outdoor, display, packaging, web development and more. Will work with Account Creative team in order to develop collateral while working within the context of and under brand guidelines. Partners with the client and Marketing Coordinator on specific design assignments. Partners with the Director and/or Assistant of Print Production on the specifications of design scope and execution. Will provide support on special projects and events as assigned.

Posted by Megan

This Week's Design News

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:41:51 GMT

Lordy, lordy. We're way behind on pretty much everything, including posting a bunch of news items that have come across our desks in the past 2 weeks. Here goes ...

Last month, Monotype Imaging released the 24-font ITC Stone Sans II, a collaboration among noted type designer Sumner Stone, Jim Wasco of Monotype and type designer Delve Withrington. This retooling of the original Stone Sans has additional widths and weights, by popular demand. Available from Fonts.com.

Wausau Paper released "In Vogue," a new print promo featuring a collection of objects with timeless appeal to demonstrate its Royal Linen line.

Neenah Paper's Ample Sample library now includes a collection of printed pocket folders. The series demonstrates Neenah brands including Oxford, Esse, Classic Crest and Sundance, using techniques like embossing and die-cutting. The company has also added 24lb. Writing and 130lb. Cover weights to its Classic Crest Digital Papers line.

Domtar's "Everyday" promo showcases its workhorse Lynx Opaque Ultra brand of paper. The mill also added a 100lb. Text weight to its Lynx Digital lineup.

And in more paper news ... CTI Paper has a new digital promo showcasing its range of digital specialty papers, including Aspire Petallics, Currency and Glama natural.

Posted by Bryn

Scent As Design

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:06:01 GMT

As designers become responsible for all aspects of a brand it only make sense that they would eventually have to tackle scent. Parsons is addressing this issue with a one-day symposium in March.

Parsons The New School for Design and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in partnership with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), Coty Inc. and Seed, present HEADSPACE: A Symposium on Scent as Design, which will take place on Friday, March 26 at Tishman Auditorium at The New School. This daylong event will bring together for the first time leading designers, scholars, scientists, artists, and perfumers to explore this new territory for design. The event marks the establishment of a new MFA in Transdisciplinary Design at Parsons.

"We understand the world around us through our senses," said Joel Towers, Dean of Parsons. "Through scent we more fully perceive space, fashion our identities, and navigate the built and natural environments. This is an ideal topic to address as Parsons prepares to launch a new MFA program in Transdisciplinary Design, which will break the boundaries of traditional design to create a new method of collaborative, cross-disciplinary practice."

Posted by Megan

Job Of The Day

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:23:06 GMT

Packaging Designer
Alex Toys, Northvale, NJ

Children's Toy Company in Northvale is looking for a self motivated Packaging Designer:
- 5 years + experience.
- Must have experience with consumer goods products, preferably toys and gifts.
- A full understanding of Branding for line extensions.
- Must be skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Posted by Megan