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 Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Biz Card Inspiration
design work life points to five awesome business cards. They certainly make me want a fresh, new card.
 Posted by Megan
Design Resources
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:34:31 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Brooklyn Fare
Mucca Design is known for its masterful use of type. Their latest creation, the identity for a full-service, gourmet market in Brooklyn, is no exception.
Brooklyn Fare required a comprehensive identity system to communicate the store's diverse offerings. The identity expresses the market's high standard of service and quality, and its commitment to serving the local community. The brand is simple: Four colors, one custom typeface, and lots of witty and original copy. Used as large fields, the four colors create visual resting places in an otherwise bustling store.
via Share Some Candy
Designers
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:54:39 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR
Kiawah Development Partners, Inc., Charleston, SC
Kiawah Development Partners’ award-winning marketing team is currently
recruiting a senior level Graphic Designer/Art Director to lead all
stages of the design process–from concept through production and
completion–for multiple KDP brands.
Responsibilities include
conceiving and creating original brochure, logo, and collateral
designs, providing art direction to photographers and illustrators, and
collaborating with external clients and staff artists to develop and
execute design concepts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen
understanding of typography, color, and production. A solid ability to
articulate ideas and work in a team environment is essential.
To
qualify for this position, you must have at least 5+ years Graphic
Design or Art Director experience and a degree in graphic design or
related field. Mac and Adobe CS proficiency is also required.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:42:29 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Design Bootcamps: Coming Soon to a City Near You!
Back in the spring, when it became evident that some of the folks who wanted to come to the HOW Design Conference couldn't (thanks, economy!), we pondered ways to bring HOW to the masses. Hence, a brand-new series of events this fall: HOW Designers' Bootcamps.
Take four top HOW speakers/authors, send them to major design hubs, have them lead intensive, day-and-a-half workshops on topics important to designers -- you've got the new bootcamp series. The sessions are interactive, hands-on and practical.
Get more information on all the sessions and download brochures here.
Here's the lineup:
Running a Successful Design Business
Save $100 if you register by 8/18
September 17 & 18, New York City
Daniel Schutzsmith
Ideal for creative studio owners, freelancers, project managers and
business developers, this workshop will explore every aspect of running
a creative business.
Moving from Print to Web
September 29 & 30, Atlanta
Patrick McNeil
Get past initial roadblocks as you
move from print to web design, with in-depth information on both the
creative and technical aspects of digital design. Bring your laptop!!!
Marketing and Self-Promotion
October 20 & 21, Minneapolis
Jeff Fisher
Learn how to fine-tune your promotion skills for design business survival in any economy.
Building a Profitable Creative Business
October 26 & 27, Seattle
Emily Cohen
Get the skills and tools you need to run, manage and maintain a profitable and successful creative business.
Events | HOW Magazine
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 4:55:30 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Design Crush 2
Currently rocking a major design crush on Brooklyn-based Steph Walker.
Steph is a designer, artist and old English minor whose main inspiration comes from science, math, nature, and simple machines. She enjoys working on a variety of conceptual design and illustration projects as well as creating her own zines and apparel. While figuring out puzzles of any kind is her pastime, she hopes someday to be part scientist and astronomer.
 Posted by Megan
Designers
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:00:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Creative/Art Director
California Dental Association, Sacramento, CA
Provides creative strategy for brand direction and sets graphic
standards for California Dental Association (CDA), CDA Foundation, CDA
Presents, TDIC and TDIC Insurance Solutions to meet the Organization’s
overall marketing vision. This is an in-house design position managing
a team of graphic designers. Primary responsibility is to manage
and direct the creative problem solving efforts for various projects
from comprehensive integrated campaigns to single elements. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:56:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Monday News
News releases piled up in our inbox while we were locked in meetings literally all of last week. So here's what you need to know:
• Old-school tools updated: Prismacolor
announced its new Premier Illustration Markers, with fine tip (five
point sizes), brush tip and chisel tip options. Hooray for cool markers!
• Abrams Image announced the October publication of "Art for Obama," a collection of portraits and designs featuring Barack Obama's image that were created during the campaign. Jennifer Gross and Shepard Fairey edited the book; they're donating their profits to Americans for the Arts.
• Neenah Paper launched Do You Love Linen, featuring Neenah Personal Proof, where designers can order up to three free printed samples of a single design on different Classic Linen textured papers. In related news, Neenah released a print companion to its new iPhone app, Think Ink. The color guide features color theorist Dewey Sadka's Dewey Color System.
• Veer Marketplace is a new community of photographers and image-buyers featuring quality, inexpensive microstock images. Buyers use credits to purchase; custom credit packages and subscriptions are available.
• AIGA announced last week that JetBlue and Patagonia will receive the 2009 AIGA Corporate Leadership Award at the Design Legends Gala on September 17, 2009.
Industry News
Monday, August 17, 2009 4:07:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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