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 Monday, August 31, 2009
Big Agency = Bad Spec Work
Ad agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky has recently come under fire for "crowdsourcing" a logo for a new client.
To create a logo for the electric motorcycle start-up Brammo, they're crowdsourcing the design,
for a reward of $1000. The winner will be announced in six days, and
over 700 people have submitted work. But no matter: To many
professional designers, so-called "spec" assignments--that is,
exploratory work, done for free--is taboo. Many designers think it
undercuts them, and denigrates the profession. Designis.ms was among
the aggrieved, and they've started a Twitter campaign (#nospec) against Crispin.
via Fast CompanyPosted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 31, 2009 3:22:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Job Of The Day
Visual Information Specialist
Library of Congress, Washington, DC
The Visual Information Specialist provides graphic and
desktop-publishing services, multimedia development and website design
and maintenance services for the Office of Communications. The
individual works under the direction of the Director of Communications
and individual publication editors. Work is performed using the most
recent Apple Macintosh computer, Mac operating system, and the most
recent versions of Adobe CS Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat,
Dreamweaver), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), and leading
audio-video editing (Final Cut, Premiere, Avid, etc.) software.
The
specialist works closely with staff of the Office of Communications in
the production of several publications including the Library of
Congress Gazette, the Library of Congress Information Bulletin and
individual printed pieces on an ad-hoc basis. The specialist prepares
publications for pre-press and conveys them to publication either
in-house or to designated printing facilities contracting with the
Library of Congress. The specialist also works closely with staff of
the Office of Communications in the production of electronic content
for presentation via the Web and other electronic media.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 31, 2009 1:08:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Web Design Bootcamp
If you've ever wanted to learn how to transfer your print design skills to the web, check out HOW's upcoming bootcamp: Moving From Print to Web. You can save $100 off registration through Monday, August 31. The instructor, Patrick McNeil, is also the author of the bestselling HOW book Web Designer's Idea Book.
Moving from Print to Web
Atlanta, Georgia /
Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
September 29, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and
September 30, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Patrick McNeil
Fee: $495
Save $100 when you register by August 31!
Patrick McNeil will explain how to 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. You’ll learn how to
factor user experience into your design, how best to set up your files
and more – there’s even a group critique so you can get feedback on
your current interactive project.
Download the brochure (PDF).
Posted by Megan
Events
Friday, August 28, 2009 4:38:11 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wow! Packaging
Special edition 50-year-old Glenfiddich scotch comes in some impressive packaging. (I would love to taste it!)
This is what packaging for a $15,000 bottle whiskey looks like.
Only 500 individually numbered, hand-blown glass bottles will be
available, each adorned with Scottish silver and packaged in
leather-bound cases. 50 bottles will be released each year, for a
period of 10 years.
via The DielinePosted by Megan
Creativity
Friday, August 28, 2009 3:04:26 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Associate Stylist
Martha Stewart Weddings, New York City
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently seeking an Associate
Stylist for Martha Stewart Weddings. Under the guidance of the Style
Director, this creative position is responsible for developing,
producing, and styling stories for Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.
The Associate Stylist establishes and maintains relationships with
vendors and acts as editorial ambassador to other parts of the company
including Advertising, Digital, TV, and Radio. The position is also
responsible for managing the arrival and departure of products for
photo shoots, researching and supplying accurate credit information for
stories, and developing and maintaining the contact database for the
style department. This position is less fashion and beauty oriented,
and more focused on clever ideas and crafts.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, August 28, 2009 1:42:37 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
8 Ways To Drive A Graphic Designer Mad
# 5
When describing what you want in a design, make sure to use terms that
don’t really mean anything. Terms like 'jazz it up a bit' or 'can you make it more webbish'.
'I would like the design to be beautiful' or 'I prefer nice graphics,
graphics that, you know, when you look at them you go: Those are nice
graphics.' are other options. Don’t feel bad about it, you’ve got the
right. In fact, it’s your duty because we all know that on fullmoons,
graphic designers shapeshift into werewolves.
More.Posted by Megan
Just for Fun
Thursday, August 27, 2009 6:47:14 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Handbook Of Lettering
This gorgeous vintage book cover was posted on Inspiration Resource and I just had to have it. Luckily, Amazon has several copies available (through different sellers) for under $10!
 Posted by Megan
Typography
Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:08:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Fingerprint 2
Chen Design is also busy working on a follow up to Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic Design. Entries are free and the deadline is October 15, 2009. Download complete rules and entry form.
 Posted by Megan
Call for Entries | HOW Books
Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:17:20 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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