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 Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ink Artistry
So, you settle into the chair and brace yourself as the artist prepares to add some permanent ink to your forearm. Wouldn't you want him to be using THIS?  RKS Design teamed up with Neuma, an innovator in tattooing tools, to create the Neuma Hybrid, which has a lot of cool features (you know, if you're a tattoo artist). The compact, lightweight, pneumatic machine is light-years better than the old coil machines, and its softer "hit" on the skin reportedly makes getting that butterfly on your back less painful. Even better, the components can be autoclaved for sterility, and the whole machine can be easily taken on the road for artists who travel to ply their trade. On top of all that, it's just a nice-looking piece of industrial design. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:40:29 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Calling all Freelancers
If you're a creative solopreneur, you're probably seeking business guidance, inspiration and a kick in the pants to jump-start your marketing efforts. Good news: you can get all that -- from expert speakers who've been there -- at the second annual Creative Freelancer Conference presented by HOW and Marketing Mentor. We've just opened registration, so make your plans now to join us in San Diego, August 26 to 28. A few program highlights: • The exceptionally talented solopreneur Petrula Vrontikis will help you answer the question, "What does your freelance business want to be when it grows up?" • June Walker, a tax consultant who works with independent professionals, will share strategies for minimizing and simplifying your taxes • Communication guru and blogger extraordinaire Colleen Wainright will give you "astoundingly simple" strategies for making social media work as a free marketing tool • Plus, we've added in-depth post-conference workshops that will guide you in setting your pricing structure and developing a customized and targeted marketing plan you can start using right away. Check out the full program here. Really, there's no better time to invest a couple of intensive days in making your solo biz all it can be. 
Events | HOW Magazine
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:50:57 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Paper Packs
The delightful virtual vintage store Three Potato Four is offering Paper Packs for $16, which are filled with a combination of numbers, type, pattern, graphics and color
through an assortment of maps, tickets, stamps, cards, labels, signs,
stencils and and all things old school.  Posted by Megan
Gifts and Goodies
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:36:04 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Internship
The Knot, Inc., New York CityThe Knot Inc. (www.theknot.com), one of the world’s leading life stage
media and services companies is in search of motivated, dedicated
interns to assist our busy design team. We are located in hip and
trendy SoHo. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated
students seeking real world hands-on design experience in both online
and print mediums before they graduate. Intern duties will range from
production work to assisting with in-house design projects and national
ad campaigns. Successful applicants will have the following skills: - An eye for design and typography - Good working knowledge of Mac OSX - Attention to detail - Able to follow directions well - Eager to learn - Senior year student with prior internship experience and some graphic production knowledge preferred but not required. For
everyone at The Knot Inc., a collaborative spirit is a must. Our Teams
are very dedicated and excited about what they do – and we work hard to
maintain that atmosphere. The right candidate for this position will be
smart, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, a problem solver, a go-getter and
above all, a team player. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:24:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009
ArtWalk
In related news, Seattle-based Modern Dog just completed their 14th poster for the annual Greenwood Ave. ArtWalk. Not only are the posters well known in the neighborhood, but they have been collected by museums and libraries worldwide including Warsaw National Museum, The Louvre (Rohan Marsan Wing), Denver Art Museum, Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the Library of Congress, among others.
  Posted by Megan
Designers
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:53:27 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Cool Totes
Gifts and Goodies
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 6:48:05 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Not-So-Futuristic Transport
This looks both cool and promising: a joint venture between Segway and General Motors to develop a two-person vehicle that's almost fully electric. PC Magazine is reporting that a prototype of the Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility) can go up to 35 miles an hour and travel up to 35 miles on a charge. More info, photos and video on Segway's Project P.U.M.A. page.
Industry News
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:59:32 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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A More Optimistic Outlook
A poll reported today indicates that Americans are generally more confident in the economy now than they were in January. And the same may be true of design-firm owners. FunctionFox Systems recently surveyed 165 principals of North American creative firms with 25 or fewer employees to gauge how the economy is affecting them. According to CEO Mary-Lynn Bellamy-Willms, in spite of the downturn, nearly 40% of survey respondents said that business is holding steady or increasing over the past year. To be sure, firms are trimming costs and boosting efficiency in order to preserve their bottom lines. One survey participant noted that they've improved the estimating process to get a better handle on pricing; another reported raising prices for design services to make up for cutbacks in printing markups. Most important, according to the survey report, "They report revving up
their marketing and promotions—activities that can be neglected when
the work is flowing freely but which are vitally important to the
success of any business in any economy." Get more info from the survey on the FunctionFox website. Business experts agree that now's the perfect time to take advantage of a few unbilled hours to focus internally on your own staff, your marketing, even your much-neglected website. HOWdesign.com has tons of resources to help guide your marketing and business efforts.
Industry News
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:33:39 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday Type Treat
Stop the presses! Comicraft has just released a new font by the artist and letterer of Watchmen, Dave Gibbons. Gazette is a retro display face that comes in solid and open versions with alternate characters, all for $39.  Posted by Megan
Typography
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 2:22:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Junior Art Director/Graphic Designer
André Balazs Properties, New York CityAndré Balazs Properties is a world
renowned boutique hotel company consisting of The Standard Hotels in
New York, LA, and Miami, The Raleigh in Miami, The Mercer in New York,
Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, and Sunset Beach on Long Island. This
position works out of the corporate office in New York. Responsibilities: • Variations or expansions on existing brand identities including marketing, sales and event materials • Create presentation materials for marketing, development and sales teams • Support of web based applications and website development / play an active role in website planning and innovation • Update website through CMS system. Create supplemental flash pages. Update HTML code pages. • Update and redesign existing menu concepts at hotel restaurants • Assist with property signage, collateral design and production • Design email and printed marketing and sales promotions • Create Advertisement mechanicals for print publications • Design Invitations (digital and printed) for hotel events • Design Advertisements for Trade Publications • Work closely with art directors on concept, design, and finalize all components of a project • Maintain the company’s graphic design and photography archives • Image research Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 1:04:55 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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