Design + culture news
January 21 (15) 09:43 am
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industrial — mobile {c/y}
#TAG: ecogreen — mobile design — technology
Following a discussion around this news and appalling infographic: Here’s where Apple really makes money by Jay Yarow and Skye Gould and related manufacturing scandals..
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I was pointed to – and am blown away – by not a small measure: Phonebloks <- please watch the video -> whereas Dave Hakkens built a ‘prototype’ of a modular mobile phone – aiming to prevent part waste.
An eco-friendly device.
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His idea was not to start a new phone company – but to inspire existing ones to consider this innovative route.
A large group of supporters the world around – are vested in making it happen. So if you’re a developer – a hacker – a mover – and want to shake the mobile scene – perhaps a project to consider supporting – collaborating with.
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Lapka x Project Ara – now being developed by Google – who are always ready to invest in ‘good’ ideas – exemplifies via photography and words – step by step of each components. Amazing.
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via: Kilian Sala + Tadeusz Szewczyk
January 20 (15) 12:23 pm
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upcoming events {c/y}
#TAG: conference — interactive design — web design
The Smashing Conferences explore real-life projects, workflows and hands-on insights that we all can learn from and use right away.
SmashingConf – Los Angeles – 450 seats available.
Upcoming: April 27-30
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SmashingConf – New York – 400 seats available.
Upcoming: June 15-18
January 20 (15) 10:10 am
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industry news {c/y}
#TAG: business of design — creativity — insider
I am honored that Kuvva’s founder – Laszlito Kovacs – invited me to do an interview and thank you – for the very very glowing introduction. I was not expecting that.
I share tips about self-promotion, curation and building a great portfolio.
Read it here.
January 19 (15) 10:07 am
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industrial {c/y}
#TAG: digital media — music
Listening to synthpop kid genius – Porter Robinson – who is 22! He is soooo good – there is refinement – depth – amazing vocals and arrangement.
Photo: Dan Drufovka
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His Worlds album (we bought – and playing full blast <- ok not full blast -> but loud) – is sooo good. Soundcloud <- loads of tracks + 2h BBC show.
January 19 (15) 10:04 am
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art — illustration {c/y}
#TAG: art — editorial design
Kuvva is a marketplace to find, discover and buy the best from the illustration community.
Don’t miss their blog for quality content.
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We Left the Kitchen Cold by Celdee
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American Trucker by Benoit Tardif
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Spring by Saadart
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Friends by Catherine Cordasco
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Special Forces by Pyhai
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Survival Guide by Martina Paukova
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Kuvva Gallery formerly known as Gallery 33 – plays host to a plethora of different exhibitions, gigs, sessions, dinners and workshops.
One of my long standing dream space!
January 16 (15) 13:03 pm
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portfolios {c/y}
#TAG: branding — interactive design — web design
Stitch Design Co. is a boutique branding agency. Their studio is in a freshly painted and outfitted 1940s storefront in historic Charleston, in what was once a shoe repair store. Cool huh? So is their portfolio website.
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I found their website because I stumbled on the Haus Candles moodboard series in their blog.
January 15 (15) 13:27 pm
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portfolios {c/y}
#TAG: Best of the Year — BOTY — graphic design — illustration — interactive design — mobile design — music — photography — product design
The Netdiver Best of the Year reboots its tradition – and the great news? It’s a stellar listing. Every year I revisit past year of design news and choose projects that strikes for their originality, quality and inspirational value.
I hold a long-standing passion for discovering amazing talents.
After 5 years hiatus. It’s back!
Best of the Year (BOTY) 2014 edition.
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If you wonder who is behind? Check this interview Kuvva recently published.
Search for inspiration and/or talent in Netdiver Mag.
pinterest / medium / linkedin / X / rss
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Our little studio owned Adobe Master Suites—invoking security issues our perpetual licenses were nulled. Undone? No!
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DuckDuckGo?
What a strange name for an independent Internet privacy company. Contrary to G/ who records every instance of their services useage with DDG, no recording of your data, EVER!!!
We use it everyday.
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Obsidian
This private (free) app I use daily for taking notes or writing. Back up to the cloud for multi-devices access. Runs locally.
Deep and complex.
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I paint abstract with pretty colours ~ I play with mobile apps to create unique generative art.
Look 'Ma no AI.
feed your eyes
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Communication Arts 24-25—calls for entries.
Interactive — October 25/24
Illustration — Jan 10/25
Photography — March 7/25
Design — May 2/25
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The Smashing Conferences explore real-life projects, workflows and hands-on insights.
SmashingConf - Antwerp
Upcoming: Oct 28-31/24
SmashingConf - Workshops
Online: check dates.
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AIGA call for submissions
AIGA’s competitions celebrate exemplary design and demonstrate the power of effective design.
50 Books | 50 Covers: February 26 / 24
365: AIGA Year in Design February 26 / 24
Alt Summit 2024.
It is a conference and a community of thousands of women influencers and entrepreneurs in creative fields.
Upcoming: March 17-20 / 24
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YouWorkForThem — Good design needs good fonts! YWFT is privately owned and run by designers.
Rocking it since 2001.
/ Highlighted talents
They LUV design! #13
Mind-blowing visual feats and original designs I recently discovered.
Previously: #12 - #11 - #10 - #9 - #8 - #7 - #6 - #5 - #4 - #3 - #2 - #1
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They LUV drawing! #3
Illustration is probably the largest creative area to express (mostly without words) a message.
Previously: #1 - #2
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A type of Show #5 – I love typography - these projects caught my eye.
Previously: #4 - #3 - #2 - #1
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Moodboards #1 – Branding collaterals staged and served with conceptual brilliance.
/ About us?
A little (www) Story. In 1995, JF and I started a little project — Netdiver mag.
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Editorials. Design topics or issues that have impacted me and/or our creative industry. .
Over 50 articles.
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Kuvva interview
A short interview on how to build a strong portfolio + self-promotion.
Netdiver Mag
#ISSN 1911-866X
Carole Guevin is a founder + editor + design curator ∞ culture creator + online pioneer ∞ featuring the creative culture since '98.
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No hype — just beautiful
Reach my inbox °
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Netdiver long-standing mini visuals (200 x 115 px) galleries. Each lead to its review. Happy talent discovery!
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/ Illustration
Vast array of drawing styles
404 reviews
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/ Imaginative
Conceptual designs standing out
358 reviews
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/ Industrial
Products / packaging design / spaces +
333 reviews
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/ Motion
Brilliant storyboards / motion / vfx
286 reviews
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/ Photography
Some of the sharpest eyes shooting today
210 reviews
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/ Portfolios
New wave of design / interactive / mobile stars
552 reviews
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/ Powagirrrls
Women who rock the design scene with _more_ than pink design
391 reviews
/ Insider info
Visual Brain Gravity is a producer and developer of concepts, products and brand experiences.
Driven by vision.
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Special Feature issues
Self-curation experiment coupled with minimalist interviews with people in the design industry I admire.
By invitation only
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Terrific product or service or event and wanna reach a fabulous international audience?
Advertise with us
Coming soon
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Best Of The Year (BOTY)
Netdiver Best of the Year is a yearly compilation of projects / talents who made a lasting impression the previous year.
/ 2016 edition
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Netdiver Vintage edition
What was new in design worldwide—sort of a very unofficial record of web history as captured from {1998 - 2007}.
Over 2.3k+ projects.
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Netdiver static
Walk down memory lane: hand-coded news in design from 1998-2008.
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Terrific product or service or event and wanna reach a fabulous international audience?
Advertise with us
Dates soon.
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