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Debbie Millman is Sterling Brands design group president. Got acquainted while supporting early Design Matters radio shows where she interviewed design leaders weekly. She wrote the How to think like a great graphic designer book which I highly recommend.

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Hats off to a Powagirrrl who recently got elected President of the national AIGA. You make us proud!

This professional association for design mission is “to stimulate thinking about design, demonstrate the value of design and empower the success of designers at each stage of their careers.”

Same as Netdiver mission since onset: “Welcome to a design and digital culture magazine devoted to tutoring, empowering and stimulating creativity. We champion the LUV of design worldwide, online and beyond.”

Wonderland is a compilation of images featuring The Washington Ballet’s landmark productions recreated in mystical places in Washington, DC.

Wonderland is a tribute to the success of community effort, as it was created by people who came together to donate their time and money to make the book a reality. Wonderland was designed by Pum and Jake Lefebure from award-award-winning firm Design Army and photographed by Cade Martin with the help of TWB.

“Design Army is a firm believer in creative before cash” and this project proves they walk the talk.

“Eighteen months ago, we approached TWB to start planning for their 10-year anniversary. At that time, we wanted to let TWB know that Design Army was more than a creative vendor; we were also an enthusiastic supporter.”

Download the creative story .pdf, and be inspired.

Where does the money go? The proceeds from the book will go to funding main stage productions, community engagement initiatives and education programs, such as DanceDC, an innovative program for first- and second-graders that integrates ballet and creative movement into the curriculum of the DC’s public schools.

The money will also support Excel!, an initiative that will provide 50 full scholarships this year to talented young boys and girls who wish to continue ballet classes after second grade.

This is a great initiative and ND is proud to join in trying “to generate a large-scale media buzz”. If so inclined, the book is a keeper, buy it.

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Cover A

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Cover B

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Creative and Art Direction: Design Army
Photography: Cade Martin
Dancers: (Cover A) Corey Landolt, Mary Saludares, Kirsten Wicklund, Alexandra Pera, Christina Schifano. (Cover B) Andile Ndlovu

©2009 Design Army and Cade Martin Photography

Just beautiful! Series of experimental covers for Faber’s new POD film range. Inspired by the phenomena of a visual glitch, the design utilizes a logarithm that translates the title and section into a distinct graphic pattern by Michael Kosmicki.

What is the best way to assess the validity and scope of a trend trend? Blaze through a list of the top 100 books released. In this case, in ref with social media:

Top 100 Best Social Media Books by Jurgen Appelo

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via Mitch Joel

Do you intend to self-initiate and auto-produce merch? You cherishing a DIY project? Then you need to get this book: Made & Sold: Toys, T-Shirts, Prints, Zines and Other Stuff by FL@33

“Artists, designers and illustrators are doing it for themselves! Tough times often lead to greater creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.”

Just finished reading Custom Kicks by (Kim Smits and Matthijs Maat) MAKI

“Customizing is hot. Everything can be customized, from pimped cars to retro furniture. This major trend is especially popular in footwear. Customizing your own shoes is a way of stepping out of the crowd, of showing your personality.

How did it start? What materials do the artists use? There are also tips and tricks on how to create your own unique shoes.”

Highly recommend if you wanna see a good sample of styles.

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Cover + Tim Robot‘s chuck kicks.

From now until August 5 you can get a smashing 35% off Chronicle Books by using this special promo code: FRIENDS at checkout.

Choose from a large selection of art and design books, including architecture, graphic design, typography, sustainability and titles appealing to the crafters and DIY types.

Showing some of my favorites:

Indie Publishing How to Design and Produce Your Own Book — Princeton Architectural Press — edited by Ellen Lupton

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Logo — Laurence King Publishing — by Michael Evamy

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Gig Posters Volume I — Rock Show Art of the 21st Century Quirk Books — by Clay Hayes