Netdiver Mag

/ Surfacing the creative culture
since '98

Create in color

Colorspike is an unique pattern-driven animation photo/video ligh system that completely redefines what is possible on set, in studio or on the run.

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1. Able to dial in a ton of interesting effects
2. Great for both video and stills, in-studio and on-location
3. App-controlled
4. Able to be linked together into an easily controlled multi-point lighting system
5. Bright enough to be useful

Netdiver Best of the Year 2016

BOTY 16 – Netdiver Best of the Year showcases the best of the best creatives. And this year – was a very good year.

Refresh yourself!

Netdiver Best of the Year 2015

BOTY 15 – Netdiver Best of the Year stands as yet another outstanding listing. Every year I revisit past year of design news and choose projects that strikes for their originality, quality and inspirational value.

Enjoy these awesome talents.

Best of the Year (BOTY) 2015 edition.

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Wonder who is behind?

Clever + ideas

Tim Lampe has a clever approach to ideas, classic design know-how, and sincere approach to creative output.

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He is a multifaceted creative, tad weird (per his say), who loves ice-cream sandwiches (obviously) + most definitely talented.

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Follow his Instagram to view more of photographic works.

It’s out! Ello iOS app!

It’s out! Ello iOS mobile app by Ello.

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I have been beta testing – and I can assure you – it’s a beautiful app. The minimalist interface makes visuals pop and since large format, .gifs are welcomed, video + music embedding – you can see (and hear) a stream of non-end eye candy.

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Check the Discovery panel to extend your network, either by inviting others to join or scrolling the suggested users.

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Choose how you want to read who you follow between single post feed (Friends) or grid feed (Noise).

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Notifications panel is where you can see who has interacted with your content. Hit a link or visual to comment.

Hit an avatar will take you to user profile.

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Some of the desktops functionalities will be ported soon – and it’s going to be even more awesome. If you are a creative or a geek – and would like to be part of an ad-free – no data collection platform (ever!!!)..

Ello is right for you!

There is no equivalent social platform for the conversations + interactions I have every day. People are nice. Really, really nice.

And brilliant as to depth of articles posted and comments passed.

And funny too.

Follow me @cgwarex. I also curate the @ellodesign community.

See ya there!

Check out Fabrik

Their goal is simple: to have created the best, cheapest portfolio platform for creatives of all disciplines to get their work out to the world & to get noticed. Fully responsive themes.

Check out Fabrik.

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The CMS completely separates project content from website styling, allowing creatives to easily add their work, blog, and build responsive websites without touching any code.

Intelligent themes, partnered with layouts and customisation, make each portfolio one of a kind.

Tutorials available.

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via: Tim Jarvis

Netdiver Best of the Year 2014

Netdiver Best of the Year

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.

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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

Reach my inbox °

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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 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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Dates soon.

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