February 13 (15) 10:24 am
Curator (app) = Collect. Organise. Present. No.1 tool for the creative process. From the first fragment of an idea to presentation. Simple, fast, powerful.
Nice website too.
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via: James Widegreen
January 21 (15) 09:43 am
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 15 (15) 13:27 pm
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.
December 2 (14) 12:19 pm
Flickr is about to sell off your Creative Commons photos.. And no, you won’t see a single penny from it by Zing Tsjeng
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Just heard that Google will start to check if websites are ‘mobile friendly’ – here’s the test page.
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Facebook alert. It is of the utmost importance you read what I have just published concerning Facebook upcoming change of TOS – to be effective January 1.
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Twitter will soon track the apps on your smartphone to deliver more targeted ads by Kia Kokalitcheva
November 25 (14) 18:00 pm
Monument Valley: an iOS and Android game by ustwo. Explore fantastical architecture and impossible geometry by guiding the silent Princess Ida. Reached a million download in July past.
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Ida’s (RED) Dream: 100% of your purchase goes to (RED) to fight for an AIDS free generation.
From now – until December 7.
October 22 (14) 13:11 pm
SD/ aka Socio Design is a multi-disciplinary graphic design studio based in Farringdon, London. They apply meticulous detail, skill and craftsmanship to every stage of their design process, ensuring their work is both unique as well as aesthetically strong.
Have fun – you need to dig from top to bottom full appreciation.
Stunning portfolio.
October 3 (14) 12:51 pm
Sam Dallyn is one of those exceptional designers with a consistently evolving career. Exercising his discerning eye and analytical mind to extract the essential – complement his minimalist approach in all projects.
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Not a cold minimalism at all. End-results feel (and look) inviting and warm.
Check his new portfolio.
Search for inspiration and/or talent in Netdiver Mag.
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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
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?
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?
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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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