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While typography is typically a two-dimensional proposition, the communication design students at the University of Applied Science in Dusseldorf have…
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While these stunning images may look like still shots from a J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation, they’re actually the handiwork of “amateur”…
In our technologically driven society, it’s tempting to exclusively draw inspiration from electronic sources. A creative block hits and soon…
Of all the available New Year’s resolutions, going green in 2013 is certainly an admirable one. But if you’re not…
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Sometimes apps are just apps—but other times they’re cultural phenomena (think Angry Birds). And while the jury’s still out on…
Cards on the table: First and foremost, I’m a writer. And while I’ve worked with more than my share of…
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In the epic battle of Jedi vs. Sith, it never hurts to wield a trusty…business card? A tongue-in-cheek collection of…
It’s not uncommon for those who find themselves working in the creative arts to be thought of as magicians. After…
An apple with a bite out of it is instantly recognizable — but delivering a logo with such iconic potential…
Cartography (aka mapmaking) dates back to, quite literally, the cave man. The earliest maps consisted of cave paintings, rock carvings,…