Why do we create?
We create to inform. We create to share. We create to express. We create to fail. We create to make a difference. We create to learn. We create to inspire. We create because we can. Be it illustrators, artists, designers, architects or musicians. Why do we create? Why are we creative individuals? It is not because we blend typography and imagery. It is not because of the mastery... Read More
Think inside the box! FD.025 (AIGA/NY)
As a member of the AIGA/NY Chapter, I received an email a couple of weeks ago about another great event they were hosting. (wish I could go to all of them, hey make package deals). This was Fresh Dialogue 25, it revolves around design blogs and their influence on us as designers, the craft, as a business model and new ways to interact with the design community. On the panel was... Read More
Grin VS Gorilla!
It all started with some simple comments on D. Douglass’ image in Facebook. See full comments here> He drew a Monkey Samurai and made it his new profile picture. As anytime when an artist changes their profile pic, people take notice. This time it sparked more than just conversation. Read some below… Read More Read More
Are Logo Designers Dissing Print Too Soon?
A post on Graphic Design Blog showcases logos that show movement. While it displays a decent set of logos, a number of them break from the foundational principles of logo design — most notably, reproducibility in black and white and halftones. While design may be moving towards the digital arena at an accelerated pace especially with mobile interfaces, logo designers should not... Read More
Fashion Design Contest!!! ends 5/15
The People from Hypebeast and Scion have put together a design contest. It is called … Kut from a Different Cloth Prize are for the best designs in Tees, Hats, Flip-Flops, Hoodies, And Swim wear… these are for both mens and womens!!!. To all you designers out there … 1 – check out http://www.kfadc.com/ 2 – Sign Up. 3 – Download Some of there... Read More
