Posts in the Category: Observations

Jul

31

How much should you charge for your work?

posted on July 31st 2012 in Design Biz & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

How do you know what your work is worth? Follow these tips to make sure you’re getting paid the right amount.

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Apr

29

Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 is Here!

posted on April 29th 2012 in Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

Yes, it’s here. Already. CS6. Too soon. Definitely? Sorry to see it? Definitely not. It’s awesome. Not in the “They’re bringing back Firefly!” realm, but still pretty awesome as an app set.

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Apr

29

The Entire Side of Advertising

posted on April 29th 2012 in Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

Young & Rubicam Sao Paulo cleverly communicates the LG Home Theater’s 3D sound idea by showing you the ‘other side’ of well-known movie posters.

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Apr

21

Tyranny Of The “Like” Button

posted on April 21st 2012 in Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

Here’s a great analogy from SmashingMag running comic, The FLEATY: The Geek Bug.

The cartoons are dedicated to design and Web …

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Apr

18

Illustrator CS6 adds Gradients to Strokes

posted on April 18th 2012 in Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

Strokes are core to drawing in Illustrator, and for Illustrator CS6, the ability to apply gradients on strokes will let designers transform simple paths into visually complex and compelling shapes.

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Apr

17

Siri? What does Marcellus Wallace look like?

posted on April 17th 2012 in CSS Planeteers & Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

Apple appears to be spearheading a new ad campaign featuring high profile celebrities and the iPhone 4S. The ads seem to be in rotation for all three U.S. iPhone carrier partners — AT&T, Verizon and Sprint.

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Apr

16

Classic Design: the Blade Runner Sketchbook

posted on April 16th 2012 in Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

This has done the rounds a few times, but the Blade Runner sketchbookcontains some stunning concept work by Syd Mead, Ridley Scott, and others who worked on the film.

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Apr

15

Cadson Demak’s Kurry Pro

posted on April 15th 2012 in Font Addiction & Observations with 0 Comments

A typographic service based in Bangkok Thailand presents an awesome new font.

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Apr

15

HOW 2012 Logo Design Competition

posted on April 15th 2012 in Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

A strong logo sets the tone for any venture, big or small. HOW wants to celebrate the phenomenal work you do establishing identity for clients, yourself, a social event—or even an imaginary company!

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Apr

12

Chip Kidd @ Ted

posted on April 12th 2012 in Observations & Tech Newz with 0 Comments

Chip Kidd doesn’t judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book — and he does it with a wicked sense of humor. In one of the funniest talks from TED2012, he shows the art and deep thought of his cover designs.

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