design archive

When less is more

A list of five ways to do more with less in graphic design. Link

The joy of opening

Unboxing.com has links to photosets of people taking the latest and greatest tech-toys out of their packages. Link

Getting Real interview

Khoi Vinh of nytimes.com and Subtraction interviews Jason Fried of 37 Signals. Link

Wire coat hangers

…originated in 1903, designed by Albert Parkhouse. Link

MappedUp.com

Still in beta, but an interesting display of news around the world, as it happens. Link

Call for submissions / contest / competition

Seen on Craigslist:

We are now accepting submissions of payments. Submit your payments to our paypal account, and the selected highest payment submitted will win some design/art work done for them.

Thanks and good luck!

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Designed for one task

Not every tool has to do a million things like a Swiss Army knife, as long as it performs its one function better than anything else can. Link

Redesign Competitions

…do not benefit anyone involved- they cheapen the value of the product, of the original  and new designs and of the designers’ work and time. Link

Michelin Challenge Design

Your new bubble on wheels has arrived, Sir. Link

Packaging and Music

What happens when CD packaging goes the way of the LP sleeve and vanishes? David Byrne thinks it will open up new possibilities for linking visual imagery and music. Link