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 Monday, July 13, 2009
Type Technology
We just got an exciting announcement from type foundry Underware about their latest creation, Liza pro, which automatically chooses from many, many alternate character to give the text a very hand drawn feel.
Flirting, fashionable, provocative, emotional, casual, moderate, extremely sensible & beautiful - Liza Pro covers it all. Liza Pro, Underware’s new retail typeface, is a live-script typeface. Thanks to its extremely intelligent Open-Type architecture, she approaches human hand lettering as close as technically possible. Liza Pro deeply analyzes the text. Out of a stock of 4000 hand crafted characters, Liza creates the most optimal combination. All of this works automatically. All you need to do is typing your lettres d’amour, and Liza makes the text always look different.  Posted by Megan
Typography
Monday, July 13, 2009 8:42:49 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Job Of The Day
Vice President of Creative Services
Access TCA, Atlanta
Access lives at the nexus of exhibit and design, graphic design,
digital media, and technology. You must be fluent in all four and
demonstrate an ability to think conceptually about every marketing
challenge.
You’ll continue to shape our creative teams,
recognizing excellence, cultivating talent, and fostering
collaboration. You’ll tirelessly push boundaries and cause change. In
return, you’ll see your vision executed flawlessly, driving our
clients’ business at conventions, trade shows, events, and private
venues around the world.
You’ll be highly visible and
charismatic, ensuring that our best work is presented strategically and
intelligently to decision-makers in health care, automotive, consumer
goods, technology, and other industries. Your broad experience and
advanced education will add considerably to our insight and credibility.
In
turn, we’ll provide a diverse client base, strong fiscal health,
up-to-date technology, and a steadfast commitment to continuous
improvement – the result of twenty-five years of entrepreneurial
thinking and disciplined management.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, July 13, 2009 1:35:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Casette Tape Art
Illustrative designer Von Glitschka explains how he created this amazing line art portrait of Frank Sinatra on his blog.
It was a slow process but it was fun. I almost did Elvis for the iconic
aspects of his image but I decided to go with Sinatra instead since I
actually listen to his music more often.
Another idea hit me as
I was working on this though. I'd love to get my hands on a real
Watergate tape and do a tape illustration of Nixon. Now that would be
cool! (If someone at the Smithsonian is reading this lets talk.) 
Posted by Megan
Illustration
Friday, July 10, 2009 6:27:28 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wearable Poster
How do you promote a textile museum? With a poster that doubles as a scarf, of course. This clever project was created by Barcelona-based LaGasulla.
We were commissioned by The Textile and Clothing Museum to
communicate the fact they were temporary closing the museum to restore the building and redesign the exhibition layout.
The
"museum changes" is the concept. The word muda in Catalan and
Spanish has a double meaning of changing and being nicely dressed. The
concept mudar communicates the changes ahead for the museum, all explained in a
great format, a scarf: A scarf you can wear. A scarf that is a poster. A scarf to dress great and stayed informed.
via The Donut ProjectPosted by Megan
Designers
Friday, July 10, 2009 3:55:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Office Smarts
At only $149, the Trig desk from CB2 is sleek and super affordable. It would be perfect for a home office or small firm looking for a modern look on a budget.
 Posted by Megan
Gifts and Goodies
Friday, July 10, 2009 1:57:23 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Wireless Generation, Brooklyn, NY
Wireless Generation supports PreK-12 educators in improving teaching
and learning. The company invented mCLASS® software, enabling teachers
to use handheld devices for giving formative assessments in the
elementary grades. By using handhelds instead of paper, teachers save
significant time and receive assessment results immediately.
We’re
looking for a Senior Designer with 5+ years experience, Art Director
skills and a portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and the
ability to deliver unique, creative solutions for complex, interactive
experiences. The applicant should have a strong understanding of the
user-centered design process and be equally comfortable working
independently and alongside other design team members and developers.
Creatively conceptualize ideas that may require extensive research in
the field of education. (Previous experience in Education not required).
As
a Senior Designer at WGen, you will lead design projects across all
channels. You will be responsible for understanding our client’s
business and project goals and translating them into unique and
thoughtful interactive experiences. The Senior Designer will work with
interaction designers and developers to implement visual design
concepts and translate them into pixel-perfect, bullet-proof user
interfaces. You need to demonstrate a solid understanding of where
visual design, interaction design, information architecture and
technology come together to create smart, compelling and usable
experiences across channels and devices.
In addition to
demonstrating leadership in concept development, you must be able to
sell those concepts to internal clients with excitement and enthusiasm,
while defending design decisions with a solid understanding of
available technologies, user expectations, industry expertise and
trends. The work you will present will show innovative and appropriate
navigation systems, solid typography, iconography, effective
storytelling and an understanding of color theory, as well as a
meticulous attention to detail.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, July 10, 2009 1:13:22 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
Logo Trends 2009
Logo master Bill Gardner recently revealed his top trends for 2009 including one called "Concealed" that appeals to my love of silhouettes.
Every generation has its own find-the-hidden-image puzzle, whether it's
Highlights Magazine or "Where's Waldo?". There is a certain fascination
and visceral excitement when the viewer suddenly finds an image he has
been staring at for hours. Once you've found it, you can't wipe your
mind clean of it. This aha! moment is what creates the sense of
ownership for the anyone who discovers the hidden level of meaning in
any logo.
 Posted by Megan
Design Resources
Thursday, July 09, 2009 4:06:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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