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March 10 (16) 11:29 am
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portfolios {c/y}
#TAG: art direction — graphic design — interactive design — interface layout
From Manchester (UK) to SF (USA) – Luke Finch aka Welovenoise has been steadily building a strong skillset, portfolio and career (now working at Method).

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His opening black & white website is as eclectic as his experience. Having followed his evolution for a while now – most def en route to become a brilliant art director, designer and image maker.



March 7 (16) 16:46 pm
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#TAG: business of design — creativity — interface layout
How to live like a creative. A step by step. A well-illustrated infographic that Format did after questioning over 2,000 members.

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Cheeky – funny facts – most hitting home. Recognize yourself?


March 7 (16) 16:28 pm
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industry news {c/y}
#TAG: business of design — creativity — ethics
Honesty. Your best asset. Keep it. Use it. by Horacio Lorente
Design needs to be honest. You design to make things better. And things cannot be better if you lie.

March 1 (16) 09:11 am
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imaginative {c/y}
#TAG: .gif — branding — web design
Design. Illustration. Honour. StudioMH, a complete personal rebrand and website have launched from Mike Harrison.
Gorgeous isn’t it?

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Digging his new identity. I love the emphasis on honour – a rare quality.




March 1 (16) 08:17 am
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upcoming events {c/y}
#TAG: animation — design competition — motion graphics
Online magazine SHIFT presents DOTMOV Festival 2016 aiming to discover talented creators. Works submitted from all over the world will be screened in major cities in Japan and the world, next September.
Deadline: June 19

February 29 (16) 08:34 am
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industrial {c/y}
#TAG: creativity — packaging
The Flow Market self-describing as being makers of the stuff that really matters – are boxing and shipping qualities – in 5 languages. You read correctly!

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Customs available – for that special occasion. Great gift idea.


February 25 (16) 08:55 am
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photography {c/y}
#TAG: fashion — photo essay — staging
Another stunning photographic series titled: Mommy Boy by Chang Chieh. The staging, clothing line featured and colorization are out of this world. Unique!



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