Sometimes crafting is just the beginning. The urge to create is the spark, then comes the making of objects- lots and lots of crafty objects. For many, the natural next step is sharing on the internet. Yet, for those inclined to knit, sew, or sculpt, diving into the world of web design can be intimidating. […]
I really like this rug Amanda at Red Jet Whistle designed using InDesign and Flor modular carpet tiles. It’s a concrete reminder of how the tools on our computers can translate into the things we do in the real world! Here’s a shot of the rug in her living room:
As a graphic designer, I spend a fair amount of time visualizing information, massaging data into optimum readability and aesthetic appeal. Minneapolis designer Chad Hagen does all of this to stunning affect, sans the data. And while my design teachers would kick me for saying so, honestly, with infographics this handsome, who needs meaning? [via […]
By Diane Gilleland Crafters are a very visually oriented audience. So, if you have a blog or website, fill it with the best photographs you can take – they’ll capture people’s attention far more effectively than blocks of text. You don’t need a fancy camera or expensive equipment to produce better photography. Here are some […]
How Design features a great list for the Top 10 iOS Apps for Designers (iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch). I just downloaded What the Font (free) so I can now identify typefaces when I’m on the go simply by snapping a pic with my iPhone!
Next up in our Design Space series we visited interface designer George Arriola at the San Francisco Sony Ericsson office. George was kind enough to draw back the curtain and permit a peek into one of the most secretive and innovative telecommunication industries — mobile phones. Come take a look with us. No NDA required!
Erin Woodward, who runs the blog Sutton Grace, has created a fabulous play kitchen for her daughter out of an old entertainment center. You know, the kind you see for sale at almost every garage sale you’ve ever been to in the burbs. Although the one she used in her reuse project was a bit […]
