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 Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Wild It Up
Design firm Colle + Mcvoy just launched a cool new Facebook application for Caribou Coffee called “Wild It Up!.” Facebook users can “wild up” any photo by adding special icons from a library of nearly 50 images (think tattoos, animals, facial hair, carefully placed fig leaves, etc). The application promotes the new line of Wild Cooler drinks that Caribou launched this summer. As part of the promotion, users can bring a print out of their “wild up” photo to any Caribou Coffee for a free Wild Cooler drink (for a limited time).
I think I accidentally made my dog a member of Village People : )
 Posted by Megan
Designers | Just for Fun
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 6:36:59 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Zombies On NPR
On NPR this morning, they did a story about zombies in pop culture and mentioned the HOW book Zombie Haiku by Ryan Mecum!
Borders bookstores feature a wall of zombie literature that runs the gamut from The Zombie Survival Guide to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies to Zombie Haiku . . .
Zombies meant different things in different eras," says Wright, who co-wrote and directed Shaun of the Dead.
"We always said our zombies are a metaphor for apathy. It's kind of
like the great plague is laziness, so it was like the zombies represent
sloth."Zombies are also the perfect faceless villain, says
undead fan Trent Reid. They're not alive, and they don't have too many
fans, so "[whatever] you do to them doesn't really matter — you can
kill them in the most ridiculous graphic ways."  Posted by Megan
HOW Books
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 5:46:14 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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New Leadership of AIGA
AIGA today announced a new slate of leaders, including the incoming president, Debbie Millman. (On a personal level, we're thrilled for Debbie.)
In addition, five people begin three-year terms on the board of directors beginning today: Julie Beeler of Second Story Interactive Studios in Portland, OR; Zia Khan of Lucid Partners in Atlanta; James Koval of VSA in Chicago and Angela Shen-Hsieh of Visual i|o in Boston.
Shelley Evenson, Louise Sandhaus and Lynda Weinman will finish incomplete terms of former directors, while Stanley Hainsworth, kenna Kay, Vernon Lockhart, Elva Rubio, Laura Shore, Brad Weed and Pam Williams continue their board membership.
Industry News
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 5:10:07 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Art Director
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah, Walnut Creek CA
We’re looking for additional communication artist to join our
14-person in-house creative group. This position significantly shapes
the expression of the AAA brand and the achievement of measurable
marketing results.
Candidates will present a portfolio of work
that demonstrates an ability to change consumer behavior through
innovative strategies, conceptual thinking and fresh design.
This
means we’d like hear about: the response rates you’re most proud of,
the creative awards you’ve won, and the insightful marketing tactics
that you’ve come up with.
Ideally, you will have developed brand standards/design systems for a major company.
Brand
stewardship is also important in this role. You should have experience
creating communications that align with brand standards. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:52:00 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Job of the Day
Senior Web Designer
Thornley Fallis, Ottawa
We design the creative, build the innovative, and manage the complicated.
Every
member of our firm believes in the power of digital engagement. Everything we do is designed to foster that. We engender mutual respect and trust between our clients and their respective stakeholders and audiences. Our clients are a mix of high-profile corporate brands, bleeding-edge startups, government and associations. For these clients,
we go beyond. We don’t leave it at working for and representing them;
we believe in them, we brag about them.
Our shop is dynamic, open-minded, eclectic and centrally located. Our style is fresh, friendly, professional and invigorating.
The
common thread in all of our efforts is a big idea of what the
conversation economy can do for our clients to solve real business
challenges and create new business opportunities. If you are part of
this fabric, and looking for a great ride as a Senior Web Designer, we
want to hear from you.
Industry News
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:38:30 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Top 10 Websites For Designers (July 2009)
Check out the latest Top 10 websites for designers:
http://www.adapt-studio.com
Adapt-Studio, Inc.
Adapt-Studio, Inc. is an umbrella for the art and design work of Chicago-based creative J. Byrnes.
http://www.campbellhay.com/
Campbell Hay
Campbell Hay is a London based creative design studio working across a range of disciplines.
http://www.danparkstudio.com
Daniel Park
Daniel Park is a New York City-based illustrator who draws children, zombie and dinosaurs (among other things).
http://www.faceoutbooks.com/
FaceOut Books
FaceOut Books features a new book design project each week. The designers share their creative process, as well as sketches, alternate designs and more.
http://www.fashionphotographyblog.com
Fashion Photography Blog
Melissa Rodwell is a Los Angeles-based fashion photographer who
provides inspiration and advice to other photographers on her blog.
http://www.fawnandforest.com/
fawn&forest
The goal of Fawn and Forest is to be the starting point for parents to share the joys of good design with their children.
http://www.gavinpotenza.com
Gavin Potenza
The portfolio of Portland-based designer Gavin Potenza.
http://www.letitreign.com
Reign
Reign is a small ad agency in Kansas City, MO, with a great sense of humor.
http://www.stealourideas.com
Steal Our Ideas
Former creative team posts ideas for people to steal.
http://blog.sub-studio.com
Sub-Studio Design Blog
The Sub-Studio Design Blog is a compilation of products, furniture,
jewelry, architecture and artists that float Sub-Studio's boat. Posted by Megan
Top 10 Websites For Designers
Monday, June 29, 2009 5:56:24 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Project Backpack
Here's a great way to keep an artistic kid busy this summer: Office Depot just launched a competition to design a backpack using Sharpie Markers. The winning entry will be produced and sold and there will be $10,000 in prizes.
Customers can enter the contest by creating a design on one of four Office Depot canvas backpacks that can be purchased ($14.99 each; available in blue, pink, olive and green khaki, that will include two free individual Sharpie markers of your choice) from a participating Office Depot store, or by downloading an official contest template from www.myprojectbackpack.com. After designing the backpack using Sharpie markers, participants can upload a photo or scanned image of their backpack to www.myprojectbackpack.com along with their official entry form.
The contest launches June 28th and all entries must be received by September 19, 2009.
 Posted by Megan
Call for Entries | Just for Fun
Monday, June 29, 2009 3:57:51 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Logo Motion
Atlanta-based brand identity firm Matchstic created a video that shows all the iterations of their logo project for the Tabernacle, a super cool music venue that used to be a church.
Matchstic partnered with the Tabernacle to create an identity
concept that embraced both the history of the building, a 1920’s
Baptist church, and the religion of rock and roll.
By
combining these elements, the new logo and web site featured the look
and feel of a stained glass church with the unique attributes infused
by live music combined.
The Tabernacle Tale from matchstic on Vimeo. Posted by Megan
Designers
Monday, June 29, 2009 2:40:53 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Motion Graphics Designer
LPK, Cincinnati
LPK is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer who is passionate about the
evolving worlds of 3D design and motion graphics. The ideal candidate
will enjoy creating visual design solutions that deliver on business,
brand and market needs while working in a collaborative team
environment. Our 3D Motion Graphics Designer will enjoy moderate
creative freedom while supporting and collaborating with art directors
to develop and actualize design concepts into kinetic design
expressions.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, June 29, 2009 1:31:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Almost Over
It's around 3:30 here in Austin and the last breakout session of the day is about to start. But there's plenty to do tonight including the portfolio review sponsored by The Creative Group and the big party sponsored by Neenah Paper.
Sorry about not live blogging the event, but I was too interested in listening to what the speakers were saying. Everything I've seen has been great!
Posted by Megan
Events
Friday, June 26, 2009 9:25:43 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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