Netdiver Mag

/ Surfacing the creative culture
since '98

Triangulating

Julien Pacaud — a terrific collage illustrator — has opted for a triangular shape to feature little ‘visus‘ of his work. Giving him a A+ for taking this direction.

Visually allowing for loads of negative space, as you can see in the two featured works below, triangular shapes aren’t restricted to the navigational system, but are integral to his style.

Simple + edgy = unique

Linzie Hunter *up

Nice pattern base illustrations for Galison/Mudpuppy by Linzie Hunter who is originally from Scotland and now lives in North London. A graduate of Glasgow University, she was a theatre stage manager before studying illustration at Chelsea College of Art and Design.

Her freelance illustration work is created digitally but when away from the computer she enjoys traditional print-making and book-binding.

Stunning covers

Digging these two cd covers concepts by Hvass&Hannibal a multi-disciplinary arts and design studio based in Copenhagen.

Turboweekend Ghost of a Chance

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Clogs – Veil Waltz

Le book d’Akrolab

Akrolab is a French design and web creation studio and they’ve opt for an unusual display of their portfolio – a book like presentation (which includes a contact form – that’s smart). Excellent and very professional work – especially in the fields of advertising and editorial design.

What do you think? Works or not?

I Do (and Don’ts)

I Do (and Don’ts). Wedding etiquette dictates many do’s and don’ts for the happy couple. But no prenuptial protocol is more important than the look of the wedding dress. The Summer/Fall issue of Washingtonian Bride & Groom takes a look at the latest wedding fashions and planning faux pas – a creative project that inspired designers to declare "I do."

Creative and Art Direction: Design Army
Photography: Cade Martin
Hair/Make Up: Dean Kraph Stylist: Pascale Lemaire

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Have a look at their Behind the Scenes video of the project! Jake and Pum et al, did it again!

Inspiring. Who wouldn’t want to work with such a great team (and project)?

Nick Dewar

Born in Scotland, Nick Dewar grew up in a small fishing town. He has lived in Prague, London, a farm in Cumbria and New York for nearly ten years. He has recently moved to Southern California. He no longer has to bathe in his kitchen.

He is an award-winning illustrator who has managed to keep a very spared and clean look for his work while injecting a good deal of funk to make it editorially appealing and memorable.

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Note: Nick passed away 6 months ago. May this post serve as a tribute to him.

Vivid and Kitschy

Christian Northeast is an ex-grungy (influenced) illustrator who has been perfecting his abilities since a long-long time. In fact, he is succinctly stated and punctuated as having a sharp-edged visual style. Would go even further, that he’s the best crossover between lamely kitschy and over the top pop-artsy.

The sheer depth of his portfolio is ample statement to clients engouement for his quirkiness and vivid imagination.

Wonder if the “untitled document” title header is a personal stunt or oversight?

Search for inspiration and/or talent in Netdiver Mag.

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/ Tools we use

 

Affinity suite

Affinity Suite

Our little studio owned Adobe Master Suites—invoking security issues our perpetual licenses were nulled. Undone? No!

I can open all .pdf, .psd or .ai files in the Affinity apps and the UI/UX is so gorgeous!

See for yourself: test the Affinity suite. Works on all platforms + iPad for—6 MONTHS FREE!

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Proton Mail

Proton Mail

Connected to the internet's origins, building the internet of the future. We’re building ways to help everyone fight for privacy online. I am a big fan of their services.

Try a month free!

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DuckDuckGo

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 app

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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Carole's Instagram

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

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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Smashing Mag

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

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

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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YWFT

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 by Carole Guevin

Editorials. Design topics or issues that have impacted me and/or our creative industry. .

Over 50 articles.

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Kuvva interview

Kuvva interview

A short interview on how to build a strong portfolio + self-promotion.

 

Netdiver Mag

#ISSN 1911-866X

Carole Guevin

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

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Netdiver review galleries

/ Design inspiration

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

Visual Brain Gravity is a producer and developer of concepts, products and brand experiences.

Driven by vision.

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Special Feature issues

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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Netdiver Mag is sweet

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Netdiver Best of the Year

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

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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