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 Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Call for Entries: Fingerprint
Chen Design is still accepting entries for their 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
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:50:04 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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News of the Day
Big news week in the design world, it seems -- here are the latest headlines:
• Shutterstock this morning announced that it has acquired BigStockPhoto, another major royalty-free stock image source. Shutterstock, which offers buyers a subscription-based service, adds 3.4 million images from BigStockPhoto, which are available on a credit-type service.
(What's the difference? Honestly, we had to ask. Subscriptions allow designers to buy a set number of images over time, regardless of their size. The credit system lets designers buy "credits" that they can apply toward purchasing an image; bigger images = more credits. Get it?)
The two brands will remain separate under the Shutterstock umbrella.
• Mohawk Fine Papers yesterday announced the winners of its 10th annual Mohawk Show, judged by Ellen Lupton, Bill Drenttel, Alice Chung and Jessica Helfand. The five Best of Show winners, who receive $5,000 each:
Lipman—23 East 22nd Street: OMA/Rem Koolhaas Presentation Kit
WAX—CSPD 2008 Annual Report
The Glass House—AR 2007-Children’s Medical Research
ALT Design—Otis College of Art and Design Graduate Viewbook
Teddy Bear Holding, Inc.—Unwrapped: Not Usual Gift Ideas
• The boutique stock photo site StevenVoteStock.com launched yesterday with advertising and editorial images.
Industry News
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:29:16 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Designer
Explorica, Boston
Explorica is looking for a Graphic Designer to provide creative
concepting, maintain Explorica’s branding and develop creative
solutions in both print and online executions. Candidates must have
excellent visual design skills, good technical know-how and an
excellent command of print and the printing process with solid results
and attention to detail.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:45:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Freelancing Web Series
The Creative Freelancer Fall Webcast Series begins tomorrow with "Finding and Reaching the Right Prospects."
Talking to clients about money can be one of the hardest topics for
freelancers to tackle. But the process will go smoothly once you learn
to take control. The four upcoming Creative Freelancer webcasts address
every aspect of the money conversation, from targeting clients all the
way through closing the sale. Get the overall picture and a discounted
rate when you sign up for the four webcast package. Or target the
specific information you need most and sign up for each webcast
individually.
Posted by Megan
Events
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:26:18 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Industry News
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:12:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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News You Can Use
From the news wires:
• Workamajig announced last month an update to its project-management software, with improved access from Apple's Safari 4 web browser for Mac and PC. More important, users can now enter time, view calendars and approve items via their iPhones.
• Mohawk recently unveiled the winners of its Strathmore Show for the spring quarter. See a gallery of winners on Feltandwire.com.
Gold: Blackedge Strategic Capital Letterhead designed by Briony Crane of BRANDFX, printed by Nathan Printing on Strathmore Elements Lines Soft White.
Silver: The Dallas Society of Visual Communication (DSVC) Dallas Show Invitation designed by Rhonda Camp Warren of Color Box Design, printed by Color Box Letterpress on Strathmore Script Smooth Cream White.
Bronze: The Walt Disney Family Museum Letterhead designed by Frank Kofsuske of Em Dash Design, printed by One Heart Press on Strathmore Writing Wove Recycled Bright White.
  
• Domtar announced changes to its major brands: Husky Opaque Offset is now brighter (94 brightness, up from 92), more opaque and smoother. The renamed Lynx Opaque Ultra has a better surface for improved printing. Market-leading Cougar has improved uniformity and an expanded line of digital papers.
• Mondays through Thursdays now through October 29, Veer is running daily contests on Twitter. The Creative Challenges involve photo-taking, sketching and other creative tasks, and offer the opportunity to win one-month subscriptions to Veer Marketplace; a grand prize awarded on October 30 will include a MacBook 17" Pro loaded with Adobe Creative Suite 4. Follow Veer on Twitter for details and to enter.
• Adobe last week debuted the newest version of its video channel Adobe TV.
The site offers free video training for all Adobe products; the upgrade features new interactive tools, customized view options and a robust search.
• AIGA's upcoming national conference, Make/Think, will explore the connections between creating beautiful work and thinking strategically, and will feature speakers including Stefan G. Bucher, David Butler, Carin Goldberg, Nick Law, Marissa Mayer, Stefan Sagmeister and more. October 8-11 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. Learn more and register.
Industry News
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2:58:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Gensler, San Francsico
The Graphic Designer in Firmwide Communications will work in a
collaborative team environment on a range of multi-faceted projects
that support and enhance the Gensler brand.
• Design and
implement a broad range of print and digital marketing and
communications materials including brochures, books, presentations, and
multi-media projects combining print, PowerPoint, and flash animation.
• Work with studio and firm leaders to set strategies, gain approvals and monitor project schedules.
• Participate in creative critiques with peers and project leaders.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2:04:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Dirty Weekends
The Art Directors Club in NYC is hosting a series of three weekend workshops celebrating the joy and mess of creating.
Mark Making
Saturday, October 10, 2009
2:00-6:00 pm
@ADC Gallery
106 West 29th Street, NYC
Printmaking
Saturday, October 17, 2009
3D Construction
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Each Saturday afternoon workshop led by Steve Haslip, creator of the Dirty Weekends series, takes you back to the art of making. Mark Making will feature broom drawings, drawing, machines and calligraphy. Printmaking will feature potato printing and screen printing. 3D Construction will use paper, cardboard, found objects, images, and string. No materials are required for these workshops—just register in advance.
 Posted by Megan
Events
Monday, September 21, 2009 1:53:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director
HBG Health, Chicago
Strategic health marketing firm is looking for an exceptionally
talented, creative and driven individual who has what it takes to do
incredible work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. If you are
passionate about creating compelling print, multimedia and electronic
communications for companies in the health space -- including
advertising, collateral, websites, online ads, TV, direct mail, etc. --
and you have BIG ideas and outstanding concepting, art direction and
design abilities, contact us today.
The right candidate will
have a minimum of 5-10 years of proven experience in creating highly
effective advertising and print work, and be well-versed in applying
strategic design concepts to the web. Candidate must be capable of
strategic, creative and out-of-the-box thinking, be ready to
collaborate and not be afraid of doing their own production work.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, September 21, 2009 1:45:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Job of the Day
Deputy Art Director
Body and Soul Magazine
Martha Stewart Omnimedia, NYC
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is in search of a Deputy Art Director
for Body and Soul Magazine. Under the guidance of the Editor in Chief
and Design Director, the Deputy Art Director is responsible for
directing art, photography, and design work for editorial pages. The
Deputy Art Director will design and oversee layouts, attend photo
shoots, and provide visual content for other segments of the business.
This position will also be responsible for managing and actively
mentoring members of the art department, and monitoring project budgets
against guidelines provided by the CFO and Department Heads.
Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, September 18, 2009 9:32:36 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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