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Plant a Billion Trees - One Dollar. One Tree. One Planet

Plant a Billion Trees – One Dollar. One Tree. One Planet

This website really struck me  in design, animation, use of flash and meaning. It is for basically getting everyone to plant a tree for $1 dollar. It gets your attention and most of all, gets you involved. The use of technology and purpose come together. The Nature Conservancy is behind this we

11.10.2010 | Advertising, Design |

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Capture and Match the Color of any Surface with Pantone's CAPSURE

Capture and Match the Color of any Surface with Pantone’s CAPSURE

Created for professionals in fashion, home furnishings, interior, industrial and graphic design, as well as contractors, paint retailers and do-it-yourselfers, CAPSURE allows users to accurately identify color inspiration from any surface, material or fabric and match it to a PANTONE(R) Color for

10.29.2010 | Design, Tech |

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Inneract Project

Inneract Project

Inneract Project is a professionally supported program that provides free design classes for inner-city youth, in order to channel their creativity into viable career paths. Classes are free and taught at both the Academy of Art University and Ex'pression College for Digital Arts by local desig

06.21.2010 | Design |

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Paper toys from around the world | part1

Paper toys from around the world | part1

Paper Toys are not a new thing, however there have been few designs that I have seen that stand out from others. From their craftsmanship, creativity and design, here are some of my personal favorites. Starting with Crackboy; The paper toy that led me to put this selection together.

05.5.2010 | Art, Design |

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Adobe Creative Suite 5

Adobe Creative Suite 5

Adobe's Creative Suite gets a new upgrade. It contains amazing new features that will make your work a lot easier & efficient, this has to be the must-have software for most designers, photographers, illustrators and artists alike. Among other great features, the photo editing seems ef

04.14.2010 | Design, Photography |

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Secretshowcase - Digital Art Experimentation

Secretshowcase – Digital Art Experimentation

" Secretshowcase is the online identity of Rik Oostenbroek, a 20 year old self taught Dutch digital artist. Rik got experience with graphics for 5 years and started to freelance 2 years a go.  Since he worked with clients such as Mazda, Panasonic, Volkswagen, Campina, Le coq sportif, Palm and

04.1.2010 | Art, Design, Experimental |

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The Future of Magazines Revealed

The Future of Magazines Revealed

UPDATED: Co-Directors Cory Strassburger and Ming Hsiung have produced a motion magazine cover and feature spread for Viv Mag, an all digital magazine. With the tablet craze coming out this year by various companies such as Apple (iPad) and HP (Slate), the all digital magazine will allow us to r

03.18.2010 | Advertising, Design, Film & Video, Tech |

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Out of print by David James

Out of print by David James

- Moto Catalogue 1988 Designer and Art Director David James showcases his print portfolio gathered over the last 22 years. Each work displayed has a story and/or explanation*(idea evolution), offering a nice insight to concept and strategies for some of his projects. David James is bett

03.18.2010 | Advertising, Design, Photography |

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molo design

molo design

molo is a collaborative design and production studio in Vancouver, Canada. their amazing creations allow for unlimited and unique options in space planning and design. a great combination of artistry, design and concept in every one of their products has earned them numerous awards and rec

03.11.2010 | Architecture, Design |

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Graphic Designer's Essential Tools & Knowledge

Graphic Designer’s Essential Tools & Knowledge

So you wanna be a graphic designer? maybe you already are and it's just a matter of time to unleash that creative genius within you. Well, I have put together a list of essential tools that you are gonna need in the process of you becoming a great graphic designer. There has to be a passion for it,

03.5.2010 | Art, Design |

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