Khoi Vinh – On The Grid [Video]
Graphic and interactive designer Khoi Vinh shares some thoughts on the grid, and his design process. A wonderfully edited video by Brooklyn-based, The Color Machine.… Read more
Clever Minimal Business Card Design
This is Google employee, Boris Smus’ attempt to create the most minimal business card design possible. The concept uses his email address to uncover his first name, last name, website and twitter account. I’m not convinced this method would be effective for everybody, but I admire his approach in fitting as much information as possible within a constrained space. What do you think? (Via Kottke) #### Stay in the loop To stay updated on our projects & cool finds on… Read more
The Science Channel Rebrands [Video]
The Science Channel has been rebranded by creative studio and production company, Imaginary Forces. The rebrand is centred around a fictional character, Morph – whom you will meet in the slick introductory video below. In an interview with Fast Co. Design, Art Director Ronnie Koff boldly states: Now that technology has reached the point where everything is some moving form of media, logos are going to be designed for that kind of media first. There’s no reason to make a… Read more
F*ck You, Pay Me – Design Business Advice [Video]
An important part of becoming a successful designer is also developing the skills to run a successful business. Mike Monterio from Mule Design telling it like it is. Another excellent installment from Creative Mornings. Source: Roger Byrne via Twitter… Read more
Advice On Starting Your Own Design Business [Video]
A lovely stop frame animation sharing advice from international designers on starting your own design business. Featuring pearls of wisdom such as: “Talk about the client’s problems. Not your own work”. Created by Studio Botes.… Read more
Michael Bierut on Design Clients [Video]
This should be required viewing for all designers. Source: Creative Mornings… Read more
Why some designers are great
Have you ever wondered why some designers produce amazing work, while others just mediocre? Great designers eat, breath and live design. Great designers are passionate about their work. Most importantly however, great designers never stop learning. Successful men, in all callings, never stop acquiring specialized knowledge related to their major purpose, business, or profession. Those who are not successful usually make the mistake of believing that the knowledge acquiring period ends when one finishes school. The truth is that schooling… Read more
10 Inspirational Japanese Digital Illustrators and Artists
The depth of artistic talent in Japan is simply amazing. From early 2005, I was fortunate enough to spend three years living and working in Tokyo. During that time I encountered many great designers and artists by whom I was both inspired and humbled. In this post, I have hand-selected ten Japanese digital illustrators and artists whose work is awe-inspiring. Some of them are well-renowned, while some are lesser-known. They are all extremely gifted. Most of the sites are in… Read more