Archive | 2007
On the web - November
Check out the latest issue of artzmania for some serious design and illustration inspiration. Behance is a social network for creatives of all talents. It's a membership by approval site which means the quality of the artists is ensured. While the Coudal Partners Layer Tennis project has been running for some time now, it's still definately worth a look if you haven't done so yet. Every match squares 2 designers off against each other in a battle of wits and skill. Angel D'amice has taken a break from her Online magazine Carpal Tunnel to do some serious blogging. Take a look and give her some love in the comments. Bloggers love comments(hint hint!). In need of some hi-res Photoshop brushes? Click here to get some easy to download additions to your library.
Continue reading...A project with Angel D’Amico
30. October 2007
This is the first article in a series where we have a guest designer walk us through the creative process of one of their real world commissions. We blast the first article in the series off with Chicago based designer and illustrator Angel D’Amico who was commissioned to design a series of clothing tags. Angel talks about her interaction with the client, sketches, revisions and shows off the final product.
Continue reading...Spotlight : Brand Nu
22. September 2007
Brand Nu aka Radim Malinic is an award winning and internationally renowned illustrator and graphic designer. We asked Radim about his studio, Madonna, his new book and more. A must read!
Continue reading...Twenty-eight ways to be a better designer
19. September 2007
A signature style helps a lot in attracting new clientele - Brand Nu Success in the design industry relies on many different factors. There’s much more to it than just being able to make a pretty visual. Communication, self-promotion, technique and execution of the actual creative process are just a few of the many factors that come into play. With success depending on so many elements it’s easy to lose track of the big picture. To keep you on top of your game we asked four established designers and illustrators to share their most valuable advice.
Continue reading...The art of collaboration
12. September 2007
If you browse around the design scene a little, be it online or through your favourite magazines you notice that the more serious designers and illustrators are crazy about collaborating with other creative minds. Any combination is fair game, Designer - illustrator, designer – photographer, digital illustrator – traditional ink illustrator. It’s like Hip-hop artists doing the ‘featuring’ trick to get all their homies into the video clip.
Continue reading...On the web - September
9. September 2007
Ghisroy.com has a cool article up explaining in detail how you can drive a graphic designer totally mad. Very enjoyable read. A list apart recently posted this interesting article on involving clients in the creative process. A brief message is a very innovating site where weekly design opinions are posted. The interesting thing is that they are all 200 words or less. Web designer wall has posted an article with some really useful non-documented Photoshop shortcuts. Designer and Illustrator Scott Pollard has recently caught the blogging virus. Go over and give him some love. Great article up on Freelance switch on how to use social networks to find gigs. Brand Nu's Radim Malinic has given in to the pressure and has announced his first showcase book. It's limited to 500 copies so if you're interrested I wouldn't wait too long.
Continue reading...Get real - by Scott Pollard
8. September 2007
This is a guest article by designer and illustrator Scott Pollard. In this article, directed at students, Scott encourages the soon to be designers to take a good look at themselves and sheds some light on the reality of the design industry.
Continue reading...Spotlight : Couscous Kid
4. September 2007
Located in Bath in the UK, the Couscous Kid has an easily recognizable yet intricate style. We asked this up coming image maker a few questions and show off some pieces.
Continue reading...- Inspiring packaging design
- Five illustrators who deserve more love
- Stunning illustrated typography on dark backgrounds
- Awesome photo manipulation inspiration
- Dark illustration inspiration
- A different inspiration : Masters of digital painting
- Artwork creation process by Matthias Bäuerle
- Sexy character illustration showcase
- Awesome photo manipulation part 2
- Full screen flash portfolio study
- Awesome photo manipulation inspiration (35)
- Dark illustration inspiration (26)
- Inspiring packaging design (20)
- 1000 free business cards courtesy of UPrinting (19)
- 8 ways to get good traffic (18)
- A different inspiration : Masters of digital painting (16)
- Stunning illustrated typography on dark backgrounds (11)
- Creative movie posters inspiration (10)
- Five illustrators who deserve more love (9)
- Twenty-eight ways to be a better designer (7)
- 1000 free business cards courtesy of UPrinting
- Stunning illustrated typography on dark backgrounds
- 8 ways to get good traffic
- Creative movie posters inspiration
- A different inspiration : Masters of digital painting
- Artwork creation process by Matthias Bäuerle
Asides 
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15. November 2007
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