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December 15 (14) 11:07 am
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industrial {c/y}
#TAG: interior design
SOFTlab, embraces projects through a mix of research and ideas. On one hand the studio is invested in projects that require significant research and experimentation.
Superlative installations.




December 15 (14) 10:59 am
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industry news {c/y}
#TAG: ethics — social media
Enter any website address in PrivacyPal to get a quick, simple overview of its Terms of Service.
Why should you care?

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December 12 (14) 10:59 am
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portfolios {c/y}
#TAG: typography
Drew Melton simply put is obsessed with letters. His typography is exquisitely executed.




December 12 (14) 10:48 am
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industry news — powagirrrls {c/y}
#TAG: business of design — creativity
The 5 Most Common Design Mistakes by Julie Zhuo
1. Over-constraining the design exploration
2. Refining too early
3. Mistaking a good execution for a good product
4. Overvaluing simplicity and style at the cost of clarity
5. Undervaluing the experience outside of the container

December 10 (14) 16:41 pm
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photography {c/y}
#TAG: advertising — portraits
Cory Staudacher has worked with large companies and his serene minimalist style of photography is like a breath of fresh air. Literally since so many are taken place outdoors.




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He has put together a series of free videos classes on how to learn mobile photography.
December 10 (14) 16:05 pm
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motion — powagirrrls {c/y}
#TAG: advertising — social media
With the introduction of Vine and Instagram video, Meagan Cignoli helped pioneer a new industry within social media and advertising, setting the standard for six and 15 second branded videos.
Brilliant!!



December 9 (14) 12:04 pm
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motion {c/y}
#TAG: .gif — animation
Dave Whyte aka Bees & Bombs creates the most visually fascinating .gif animations. Check him out!





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