…and the mess that’s resulted. Rule one- don’t let your competition define you. Rule two- do your research. Rule three- actually have something to say. Link

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posted on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 in advertising, communication, outlinks, tips
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Speak Up investigates logo sweatshops with the expected results- you get what you pay for. Link

Related topics via Technorati: speak up, logo sweatshops, logo design, cost-effectiveness, good design, cheaper isn’t better, logoworks, bad design.

posted on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 in design, outlinks, tips
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Following up the previous post about the death of Polaroid film, here’s a really cool project to convert some Polaroid instant cameras to digital. Link

Related topics via Technorati: Polaroid, camera, geek technique, instant photography, digital photography, conversion, DIY .

posted on Friday, February 15th, 2008 in outlinks, photography, technology, tips
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To sum up the article (and this one is for Miss Ruth Williams): KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID! Link

Related topics via Technorati: icon design, simplicity, TurboMilk.

posted on Thursday, February 14th, 2008 in design, outlinks, tips
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Logo trends of the past year from LogoLounge.com. Link

Related topics via Technorati: logos, trends, 2007, logolounge.com .

posted on Thursday, December 27th, 2007 in design, outlinks, tips
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Seth Godin lays down the law for making websites. Less is more. Link

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posted on Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 in design, outlinks, tips, web
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Jessica Helfand complains (accurately) that most designers don’t have a clue which typefaces to use. Link

Related topics via Technorati: graphic design, typography, Jessica Helfand, Futura, choosing type, design education, designobserver .

posted on Thursday, November 8th, 2007 in design, outlinks, tips, type
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Vitamin’s feature, interviewing 16 designers, as to, years from now, what we will look back upon as important features/milestones of the Web as today. Link

Related topics via Technorati: Vitamin, Web 2.0, important features, milestones, web design .

posted on Thursday, July 26th, 2007 in design, outlinks, technology, tips, web
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And what they say about a designer’s inclinations. Link

Related topics via Technorati: logo, logo design, design process, Under Consideration, Speak Up, selection, Armin Vit .

posted on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 in design, outlinks, tips
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Michael Bierut shares the insight that The Sopranos brought to design. Link

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posted on Monday, June 11th, 2007 in design, outlinks, tips
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