Evernotes Every Friday
1. Article on the Confused & Diffused Creative I love the Braid blog, but this article struck out to me right away as I found myself leaning in and nodding along as I read. Let me guess. You’re the creative type with lots of ideas. So many ideas! TONS of ideas! And while that should feel like a blessing it often feels like a curse that has you either A) paralyzed or B) crying into your pillow because you can’t get focused, you feel scattered, and you don’t know where to start. Sound familiar? Keep reading here. 2. The Importance of a Bio Photo For at least a year now I have been saying that I need a new headshot
Evernotes Every Friday
1. Starbucks Red Cup Design I read this really cool article on the back story of the annual design of the "red cups" at Starbucks. The post even shares the sketch that started it all
Evernotes Every Friday
1. Dana Tanamachi at Target Okay, I guess I'm obsessed since this is like the third time in a row I have had to mention Dana Tanamachi
Kathleen and Allan’s Retro yet Modern Wedding Invitation featuring Caleb John Hill Photography
Back in December when we first got to see down with our bestie as she told us about her engagement and the beginnings of wedding planning, she said, "I really like this for our invitations
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1. Pixar Logo Animations This was fun to watch, seeing how far one the greatest (next to Disney of course) animation studio ever, Pixar, has come over the decades. Found via Brand New. 2. Lesley Barnes I was really drawn to the illustration work of Lesley Barnes. Each piece made me smile, from the characters to the saturated colors. Found via Design Work Life. 3. Mohawk Paper Another Design Work Life find, shows such an inspiring video to get to work, with your hands, making high quality crafts. See more from Mohawk Paper. What will you make today? 4. Biz Ladies Profile: Dana Tanamachi Yet another week where I have to mention Dana Tanamachi, but this girl is just all over the place. And she is such an inspiration. In response to a question regarding starting your own business, she said: Know your strengths. If you’re good at something, you’ll usually be passionate about it. Typically, we look at it from the other way around, but sometimes (and if we’re honest) we’re not that great at everything we’re passionate about. And in starting a business, we’ve got to be realistic. Both passion and skill have got to be there! Read the whole interview here on Design*Sponge. 5. Art Display Frame I
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1. Austin City Limits Andy and I have always dreamed of living outside of California, in either the Pacific Northwest or in Colorado
Evernotes Every Friday
1. Burton Skateboards by Dana Tanamachi I wish I would have seen this in time for my 27 Wishes post! These are pretty much the most gorgeous snowboards I have ever seen. Oh how I love EVERY SINGLE piece of work Dana Tanamachi puts out!! See more images including some behind the scenes production work here. 2. Envelope Addressing Technique One of my favorite things to do is letter envelopes
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1. Gulp Milkshake I think the majority of graphic design students have to illustrate an action word, making that word into an image of itself
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1. The Type Deck These are the most beautiful playing cards I've ever seen! Now that I've learned how to play poker—have I shared about that yet, Internet?—I've been on a playing card spree. Mostly just collecting them as souvenirs during our trip. Anyway, these gorgeous cards have already been fully funded on Kickstarter but you can still get in with a pack for putting up $15 toward the start of the project. Found via Mr. Cup. 2. Our City, Our Home Mural Hand painted on brick
Evernotes Every Friday
1. The Progression of Storytelling Really enjoyed this short video found on Brave the Woods! Joe Sabia has great storytelling skills—all using his iPad to supply the visuals. Just watching made me so excited to create and read and learn and share! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did or at least I hope it brings a smile to your face this Friday morning! 2. Once in A Lullaby Adorable poster by The Heads of State (and congrats on the new site!)
