100 Websites You Should Know and Use Posted by: Jessica Gross In the spring of 2007, Julius Wiedemann, editor in charge at Taschen GmbH, gave a legendary TED University talk: an ultra-fast-moving ride through the “100 websites you should know and use.” Six years later, it remains one of the most viewed TED blog posts ever. Time [...]
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Oct
2012 Instagram Halloween costume
2012 Instagram Halloween costume. This is what happens when an idle designers hands get taken over by an urge to make a Halloween costume. Every year I wait until the last minute to come up with a costume idea. And this year was no different. The night before our first Halloween party, I had an idea to [...]
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Aug
Yo designers, can I ask you a question?
I’m doing some research about the design process and was hoping you could spare a few minutes. In as many words as you deem fit, tell me “what has, or frequently does, go wrong in the design process”. I’m going to leave it open with out much more direction than that in hopes you’ll come [...]
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May
David Kelley (founder of IDEO) on building creative confidence
Don’t divide the world into “creative” and “non-creative,” Let people realize they are naturally creative. “Let their ideas fly; let them achieve what Bandura calls self-efficacy.” ”When people regain that confidence, magic happens.” TED Blog | Building creative confidence: David Kelley at TED2012
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Mar
A Short Lesson in Perspective – A must read for anyone in the creative industry
I came across this article via twitter and was deeply moved by it. A must read for anyone in the creative industry. Here is an excerpt of an amazing piece artfully crafted by Linds Redding. …Pretty soon, The Overnight Test became the Over Lunch Test. Then before we knew it, we were eating Pot-Noodles at [...]
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Mar
What creativity means to me (the long version). Interviewed by Rashell Martin
Interviewed by Rashell Martin There is a feeling of being connected that fills me when I’m inspired, a feeling of becoming one with the subject matter in some way that is unexplainable to me but I just feel it and let it bring me to where ever it wants me to go. Do you remember [...]
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Feb
I HIGHLY recommend EVERYONE who has any interest in Art, Music, Film and Design to watch this. It’s truly unfortunate what is happening in today’s creative industry.
The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent in an unprecedented way, with unlimited opportunities. But does democratized culture mean better art or is true talent instead drowned out? This is the question addressed by PressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s most influential creators of the [...]
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Dec
A few ideas for the artist on your holiday shopping list from Grace Ring: HOW 2011 Gift Guide Color
HOW 2011 Gift Guide: Color 2011 December 5 by Grace Ring Nothing brightens up a dreary winter day quite like a little color. Here are some of my favorite colorful gifts for the holidays. Pantone ornaments What designer wouldn’t want their favorite Pantone color hanging from their Christmas tree? I may just buy a few extra [...]
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Nov
How do you define “Design Thinking”?
This is becoming a buzz word in the creative and business worlds and carries various meanings to different people. How do you define and use Design Thinking? Feel free to post your comments. Let’s get a conversation going!
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15AprDesigner turns negative client comments to funny poster If you’re in the Creative Industry, chances are you have heard these one to many times yourself. ...
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09Apr100 Websites You Should Know and Use via TED 100 Websites You Should Know and Use Posted by: Jessica Gross In the spring of 2007, ...
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04AprSigns, signs, everywhere a sign. Signs, signs, everywhere a sign. Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind… I have lived in ...
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