Design news | Oct 06
Esther Hong is an all around fantastic designer who has to her credit quite a few outstanding client works. Be it print or web or packaging to advertising... she's good! Really-really good!
Hats off to a new powagirrrl!!!
I've seen so many different ways of presenting a web site navigation... some good, some surprising, others excellent and some downright... bad... or worst, boring!
New media is STILL in emerging stages and exploration and pushing the limits are certainly not a staled cliché. So dare and do, and let me know.
Paul Donda chose a most unusual way... and although line art was used only, it works: exciting, simple, intriguing. See for yourself!
Designers, respect yourself!!!
Now you tell me why I feel utterly uncomfortable when reading such a sentence from a reputed head hunter???
“Designers with 3 to 5 years of experience, depending on where they worked previously, will be able to speak to working with ethnographers and other research specialists and to participating in observing consumers and getting their input in the design process or sharing design concepts with them.
You want to hear about the dozens of magazines they subscribe to personally, that are available to them at work, or that they look at online; the conferences they attend; the sites and blogs they look at; the trade shows they attend; the people in their network who are experts in another field. You also want to know about interests from outside the design world.”
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ndlr: read full editorial article
He's been listed on Netdiver for a number of years and it's great to see that Carlos Polo is still improving his skills.
Check his new flash site. Innovative idea for navigation!
All around and efficient portfolio for Masaya Nakade. He's done this and this and that... really, he's got a large plate of different experiences to offer.
Discover Dudson, land of the cutest characters and a funny show about getting through the day. Its about frustrations and small victories.
Sounds just like real life to me ;-D
Jane South does amazing art pieces with folded paper, ink, acrylic and balsa. You've gotta see this!
Psychedelic goes pop or the renaissance of all things gone by served with a now twist. As you can see, Matei Apostolescu has got a fascination for the '70s lineart and explosive compositions style.
Era gone by - era comeback.
Cityscapes and mix media? Unusual choices of sources for this illustration portfolio: grids, color spots equals Cityabyss.
Netdiver has always been an ardent support and defender of independent voices and projects and on the look-out for new paradigm shifts in any and all expressive media projects with a specific focus on what the Internet could afford as new business models.
“A Swarm of Angels reinvents the Hollywood model of filmmaking to create cult cinema for the Internet era. It's all about making an artistic statement, making something you haven't seen before. Why are we doing this? Because we are tired of films that are made simply to please film executives, sell popcorn, or tie-in with fastfood licensing deals.”
Hats off Mr. Matt Hanson!!!
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via: .NET article, Issue 154, September 06
Creative Assets has becomed FILTER/TALENT update your bookmarks if need be.
You've gotta read this little pearl of wisdom from one of the smartest marketer I know.
Seth Godin said: “Even free isn't cheap enough to win in the long run. Not if other people can figure out how to match what you've got.
So, if you can't be cheaper, be better.”
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via: Andy Rutledge who's witty and smart articles I recommend.
Wow! What a nice and simple website for Martin Konrad Interactive development company. Absolutely dig their sig (seen below) and color palette.
That's what I call progressive minimalism. From Australia with luv.
SHIFT 2007 CALENDAR 12 winning works were selected finally! The calendar will be released later next month.
You've gotta see this navigational system and top banner design from Orange on web that works like a flip book!
“If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint', then by all means paint, and the voice will be silenced."
— Vincent Van Gogh
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via: theleftovers*
Wanna learn more about Netdiver 1st DAC* winner? Read this interview with Nico Stumpo in YouWorkforThem recently launched Profile Mag!
To laugh or cry??? Web2.0 via Wikipedia... now if you think you knew what was the latest cool... check the visual elements section... and brace yourself!
Can't wait to use the 'supermarket sticker' fx... if I ever figure out what that is??? Web design... grrrrrr....
Mark your days for the next three months by downloading the LOUNGE72 PDF Calendar.
Who is tall as a house, has bad hair and a big heart? Find out in this interview of Jakob Printzlau aka Plastic Kid by Lounge72.
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“What is creativity according to you?
I am not sure I have an answer for that. I have just always liked expressing myself visually...”
True to their mission, Pol Oxygen coverage of the recent design fair in Valencia. It's now called Habitat Valencia Forward.
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From slick new lines and forms to weird and wacky, something to be found for any fan of industrial / product design. One thing that seems to be prevalent, is the ever growing presence of flat 2D illustrations to complement 3D items and a definite early '70s pop flavor.
See shapes, textures, light, color and more.
Even if and only for his wall paintings, MWM site is worth visiting. Heir to tagging on the streets, his style is still in emergence but his interest and passion for design are rooted already deeply.
Matt Moore is a promising talent to watch for.
Sliding door effects used to display the fine art photography portfolio of Grzegorz Badzio. What I like is how each picture are assembled side by side, each comprising a common geometrical element that combined, result in a new composition.
Freewaves claims to be an online magnet for media arts. They regularly run call for submissions.
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ndlr: Looking for more inspirational divingboards? Toolbox portal page is loaded with more.
Believe it or not this guy has build his design credentials and reputation around the principles of using black, white and red solely, well almost... having to do with the principles that these colors only could best playoff legibility, contrast and attention grabbing!
I mean it - even his name is - well - somewhat refers to it... meet Roger Black! As you can see, he walks his talk on his website.
BTW try the simplify button and see what happens, that's a cool functionality and predict it will spring up all over the internet!
flashtica is a free open-source actionscript and flash code files and resources directory. Check it out.
Paul Antonson illustrations are comic / realistic in style. He's an excellent sketcher based in NYC! Luv his work for the Village Voice.
Discover the talented Jon Keegan illustrations! I luv his style which is a cross between satyrical and comic strip. The compositions are smart and well developed around each concept.
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via: Invisibleman a new design hub I just discovered.
Between Aug 22 / Sept 1 an international invitation was extended by Netdiver to students and aspiring 2D-3D designers to submit their work and get a chance to be published and be seen by some of the top Hollywood studios who will be attending //ADAPT 2006 in Montreal, September 23-24.
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Enthusiastic submissions were received within hours and to all who participated a BIG thank you!!!
Meet the winner, semi-finalists and runners up!
In the grand tradition of current graphic designers remixing visual elements and inserting collage photography, Electric Heat knows how to do it best!
Luv the tagline: “The skills to pay the bills”
Fantastic portfolio!
iStock goes multi-lingual and becomes truly international.
Their whole site is now available in English, French, Spanish, and German. Transactions are multi-currency available too and tagging has been rehauled so searches can be done in multi-languages too.
Branson pledges $3B to global warming fight
“British billionaire Richard Branson said Thursday he would donate $3 billion US over 10 years to anti-global warming initiatives.”
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ndlr: Seems like the billionaires are finally investing in the future... of the world...
Since opening shop 30 years ago, Worrell has experienced a rich history of growth and design innovation. Though there have been difficult periods for the entire design industry, the company has always emerged with strategies to rebound and continue moving forward.
Nice corporate site with good case studies.
Enigmatic and mysterious interface design to exlore the mix-media artworks of Lala aka Lalaladcani.
From Argentina with luv.
It's art? It's graphic design? It's typographic? It's exploding with colors and imagination? It's... all these and more. Eye candy overbrimming portfolio of Maciej Hajnrich aka nietylko.
Web 2.0 Winners and Losers by Michael Calore
“After digging through the most awesome examples of next-generation web services on the net -- and the most useless -- we've compiled this list of the best and worst. What's Web 2.0's killer app? And which app simply kills our will to live?
Plus: See how readers voted on the Monkey Bites blog.”
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ndlr: Surprising results!!!
It's official!!! It's live! KRUGLE makes it easy for developers to find source code and technical information - fast!
Open-sourced, community based, blogging and a must bookmark!
72% des français ont déjà été infectés par un virus (72% of the netsurfers have already been infected by virus).
See more on %Pourcentage%
What's the second best thing to be there? A lot of events - we can't possibly attend all - produce post-event artefacts that document the look and feel, capture highlights in extra footage and interviews.
Fast becoming collectibles, The Singapore Fling: A reminiscing look into DesignEDGE Conference & Expo 2005, which was produced by IdN, happens to be one of those gems.
CKOICEHOLDUP is certainly not your mother's choice or average corporation website! Built For SFR (Vodaphone Branch) it's punky and even if the site is in French, the navigation is easy to figure out.
Site includes cool designers toys illustrated by Skwak/Koa and detailed flash animations.
Typetester - compare fonts for the screen is a must bookmark resource for web designers.
Just released for public viewing from one of the most original illustrator I know! The awesome and profoundly moving Joe Sorren limited edition scupltures.
There are two pieces now available: Corrina and March of the Ballantine.
Another brilliant artist launches a new site: Watchme is home to cutie characters.
During the course of the competition, the Maxtango community has scored on the Ecards, clearly determining the winners and Ecard Design World Champions!
Presented are the top 10 winners!
FLASH celebrates its 10th anniversary!!! Has it been that long already? Eeeeya... when I'm thinking of the very early versions it's so exciting to see that this technology has become so powerful to distribute interactive rich content and inspired designers to just be in creative explosion mode.
Have a look at this podcast! Kudos to the giants, Josh Ulm, Keving Lynch, Joshua Davis, James Patterson and Grant Skinner among others, who have pushed the limits for as many years!
To many more!!!
San Francisco Flash Anniversary Party Video
The Adobe® Design Achievement Awards celebrate student achievement that reflects the powerful convergence of technology and creative arts.
Wow check out this year winning entries!!
New flash hub on the curb launches! FlashDen!
Actions to change the world! Have a look at a list of simple, everyday actions you can do to help change the world (and have fun while you're doing it).
It could be doing something for the community like shopping locally, something for the environment like avoiding plastic bags...
Because We are what we do
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ndlr: Netdiver luvs everything green and I'm not talking about a color!
If you're into Retro Modern Antiques then KARMA is a good reference point. Some unusual pieces of furniture and accessories from eras gone by.
Netdiver is a member of the design media network and was a major media sponsor at the recent Icograda Seattle Design Week for which we produced a 20 seconds ad spot to promote the magazine.
Crank up the volume and have a look at this miniature version of Inspire yourself!
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Heartfelt thanks go to Junior and Etienne without which, this project would not have had such success! You guys rock!
Original sound track by Juniormarket
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Animation and technical logistics by Etienne Gombert
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ndlr: I did the art direction, design and storyboard.
