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 Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Nature Lab
This is one of the most visually inspiring things I've ever seen: Etsy recently made a video tour of the Rhode Island School of Design's Nature Lab, an amazing collection of specimens from the plant and animal kingdoms.
Walking into RISD's Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab
is an awe-inspiring experience. From the images that I had seen online,
I was somewhat prepared for what to expect when I went to shoot this
video, but like many that enter the Nature Lab for the first time, I
did not anticipate being able to open the cupboards myself, and pull
out anything I wanted to look at. The visceral experience of touching a
lobster claw that is larger than your own arm is truly a profound thing.  Posted by Megan
Design Resources | Design School | Thought Provoking
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:45:49 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Wood Type
Fine font purveyor T-26 is offering Wood Type Impressions Volume 1 & 2 for the discounted price of $449.
The two DVD Volumes contain over 500 high-resolution grayscale TIFF
images, suitable for use in any image editing program, such as Adobe
Photoshop.Each image set has been hand-printed on a relief proofing press in a
progressive dark-to-light series using textured printmaking paper. Many
sets also include experimental alternates (distressed, scratched, or
solvent spritzed prints). These are NOT keyable fonts, they are raster images. Each letterform
or shape will need to be hand set and composed... just as is intended
with real Wood Type!
Posted by Megan
Typography
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46:20 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Film Preview at CFC
If you're joining us for the Creative Freelancer Conference at the end of this month (and you should, if you're a creative freelancer), you'll get a sneak peek at an upcoming documentary called "Shine." This "big film about small business" is being produced by Biznik.com and is due out in 2010. The Biznik folks are bringing a preview screening to CFC in San Diego, with never-before-seen clips and outtakes. The film is co-directed by Dan McComb and Ben Medina -- it tells the unheralded stories of entrepreneurs struggling to build the businesses of their dreams (kinda like you, huh?).
Watch the trailers + read the press release here. And learn more about the rest of the Creative Freelancer Conference program.
Events | HOW Magazine
Monday, August 10, 2009 7:07:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Creatives Are Funny
Business Guys on Business Trips, a webcomic that skewers the world of advertising and big agency design, made me giggle. You're sure to find one that reminds you of a particularly annoying former creative director or coworker.
via The Donut ProjectPosted by Megan
Just for Fun
Monday, August 10, 2009 6:57:42 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Junior Designer
Bluefly Inc., New York City
Bluefly.com, a leading online outlet for designer fashion and home
furnishings, has a position available for a Junior Designer to join the
Design Team. This individual will work closely with the Creative
Director, and the Marketing and eCommerce teams, to produce highly
visible web and print designs for Bluefly’s ecommerce site, marketing
materials, packaging, and collateral materials.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support in process of design, conceptualization, and production of online and print projects.
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Must be able to complete "design in progress" projects ensuring
continuity in look and feel of that particular project and Bluefly
brand.
• Produce projects using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Design and production of ad banners following guidelines stipulated by Creative Director.
• Ability to help with coding emails and producing alternate versions of pre approved layouts.
• Organize images and files in server, photo studio web site as well as perform updates in the Design Library.
• Ability to collaborate and team with other designers and take directions from Creative Director.
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Provide support in planning and execution of model and still life photo
shoots by gathering necessary items for shoot and helping in house
stylist organize samples if necessary.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 10, 2009 4:17:44 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Designer, Promote Thyself!
Whether you're in business for yourself or for someone else, your success and career development as a designer depend on how well you package and promote Brand You. Learn from Jeff Fisher, the guy who's done that better than most, in this week's HOW webinar, "Packaging, Planning and Promoting Yourself." Join Jeff and ask questions during this live interactive event on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT. Register now!
Events | HOW Magazine
Monday, August 10, 2009 4:02:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, August 07, 2009
August 2009 Top 10 Sites for Designers
Submit your link for HOW's Top 10 Sites.
http://www.conceptfeedback.com
Concept Feedback
ConceptFeedback.com, designed specifically for marketers, designers and developers, provides a free and simple tool for getting third-party reviews on marketing concepts. Concepts may be posted publicly or privately and can include websites, logos, advertisements, videos and more.
http://www.eben.com
EBEN
Alex Eben Meyer is a Brooklyn-based illustrator who loves woodgrain, colored tape and pilot pens, and is a regular contributor to the New York Times and Slate.com.
http://moma.org/jamesensor
James Ensor
The new MoMA website for the James Ensor exhibition explores the work of the Belgian artist.
http://www.welivenow.org
Live Now
Live Now is a growing collection of artwork, quotes, thoughts, experiences and ideas, powerfully pursuing the notion of "living now." Plus, the illustrations and hand-rendered type are inspiring by themselves.
http://www.sharesomecandy.com
Share Some Candy
Share Some Candy is a curated collective of inspiring design and art finds.
http://www.society6.com
Society6
Society6 is a platform for emerging and established artists from every creative discipline to showcase their talent as it unfolds.
http://www.stardust.tv
Stardust.tv
In the words of Stardust's founder and creative director Jake Banks, "The new Stardust.tv is purely a visual site. Compared with our previous version, this site focuses more on movement and functionality, and aims to give visitors a unique visual experience that will heighten the creativity in each spot we present."
http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/
The Design Cubicle
Design blog with tips, articles and resources on all subjects of design, ranging from print design and web design to branding, advertising, marketing and more.
http://www.thesope.com/
the sope
The Sope is the online home of Sophia Zou and Peter Lim, two designers who are currently living and working in San Francisco.
http://www.aarome.org
American Academy in Rome
Each
year, the coveted Rome Prize is awarded to thirty emerging artists and
scholars in the early or middle stages of their careers who represent
the highest standard of excellence in the arts and humanities. The
disciplines include architecture, visual arts and design (graphic,
fashion, industrial, interior, lighting, set, and sound design,
engineering, urban planning, and other related design fields).
Posted by Jessie
Top 10 Websites For Designers
Friday, August 07, 2009 7:30:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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A Cool Zine by Jolby
Check out a preview of this zine by Josh Kenyon and Colby Nichols, the "designers, illustrators, cutters, staplers, sellers of the zine," Colby says.
Josh and Colby have a design/illustration studio called Jolby in Portland, OR. If you're in the area tonight, it's their opening reception of a zine
release and screen print show called "&1: Everyday Shenanigans."
You also can check out Jolby online (both the zine and the rest of the artwork will be online next week).
 Posted by Jessie
Designers | Events | Illustration
Friday, August 07, 2009 3:18:14 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Deadline Extended for "Good Design" Book
Christopher Simmons has extended the deadline for the call-for-entries for his book, tentatively titled "Good Design."
The deadline has been extended until Friday, Aug. 14, if you're interested. He's looking for examples of design work to include in the book that address nonprofits, political causes, social justices, the arts, education, or anything self-initiated that supports the greater good.
Click Here for more details.
Posted by Jessie
Call for Entries
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:04:32 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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