Huck magazine, a publication that celebrates radical culture, has released its first book entitled, Paddle Against The Flow. According to Huck, “The book is a bible of creative advice from 60 inspirational ‘doers’ – from Kim Gordon to Kelly Slater to Ralph Steadman. Paddle Against The Flow is for a generation who—faced with harsh economic realities—make things … Continue reading
Presented by YouTube channel 99u: The former “Rhode Island School of Design president John Maeda defines the key qualities of standout innovators—a willingness to struggle, to make mistakes, to live with ambiguity—and he tackles the creative’s biggest challenge: How to lead other creatives.” More and more companies are actively looking for people with creative minds. For those … Continue reading
Helvetica is certainly near and dear to many a designer’s heart. For Albert Son, a New York design student at Parsons the New School for Design, it was the inspiration for an entire brand experience. Following in the footsteps of Gary Hustwit, the creator of the documentary film Helvetica, Son was motivated by the distinct … Continue reading
Once again, it’s time for the Seattle Design Festival, the Northwest’s largest public design happening. The annual event brings together experts, city leaders, and citizens to celebrate and explore the ways design improves the quality of our lives. The theme for 2013 is “Design in Health” and explores the connection between environmental design, health, and well-being. This … Continue reading
Since its inception, Burning Man has grown steadily every year. For those of you who don’t know what Burning Man is (you must be living under a rock), it’s an annual outdoor event that allows participants the ultimate artistic freedom of self-expression—whether that is through music, visual art, performance art, or whatever. This year’s festival … Continue reading
If there is one Instagram feed you should be following, it’s the US Department of the Interior. We know—what?? But trust us, it’s not a bunch of photos of park signs and public amenities. According to the department’s website (http://www.doi.gov/index.cfm), the mission of this division is to, “protect America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures … Continue reading
Google has made it possible for you to visit an art museum, all from the comfort of your arm chair—or rather your office chair. So now, instead of traveling the globe to see some of the world’s most beautiful art, it’s all just a click away with Google Art Project. http://www.googleartproject.com. The project was launched … Continue reading
Check out the second half of our top ten animated infographics list! 6. Herman Miller – This is You: Nice infographic explaining why Herman Miller is a great place to work. 7. What is HubStop? Hubstop offers an All-In-One Marketing software system to help companies get the word out in today’s world. 8. One Trillion … Continue reading
With the untimely death of actor James Gandolfini, a.k.a. Tony Soprano, we wanted to share an oldie but goodie written by Michael Bierut and posted on the Design Observer in 2007: Everything I Know About Design I Learned from The Sopranos. Similar to the idea that all words of wisdom stem from The Godfather, such … Continue reading
Coming this fall is Apple’s new iOS 7. The company’s marketing message hits home how Apple products have become a part of our everyday lives. The products themselves take a backseat… but how we use them to make our lives better takes center stage. But how does the new OS look? Rumor had it that … Continue reading
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design UX Designers are in big demand these days. Luckily for Allovus, we have Steve Godfrey on our team. What makes Steve so special? He is the ultimate problem solver. “The ability to problem-solve is really at the core of good UI and UX design,” Steve says. “I like the … Continue reading
In his new book Things Come Apart, Toronto-based artist and photographer Todd McLellan has created a series of beautiful maker-moment photographs from the deconstruction and disassembly of both old and new technology. McLellan, and crew, carefully reduce each chosen object to a beautifully designed arrangement of individual parts. In the tome, published by Thames & Hudson, he meticulously … Continue reading
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design Skills that can translate well in a variety of careers are important in any kind of economy. Design and illustration skills are no exception. Susan Roth has been making art in some capacity or another for a number of years. She’s worked in the software industry as an illustrator, … Continue reading
That great. color-coordinated company, Pantone is celebrating a big birthday this year. The big 5-0. To celebrate they’ve released a big, colorful infographic showcasing their color palettes from the last five decades. The company, founded in the early 60s, is well-known for its color matching system and perforated color squares back in the day. Now, of … Continue reading
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design If you are an illustrator, you might be wondering how you will get recognition for your work. How do you set yourself apart from all the other artists out there? Showcase your work online: Before you do anything else, you should go through your portfolio and choose pieces that … Continue reading