The Creative Crisis
Creativity, is it a commodity? There is a crisis among us creative folks which has to do with the cost of our services. Whether you are an architect, a writer, a designer, or a photographer, the web has it’s advantages and disadvantages. The general public can have anything it wants at the click of a finger, creating our biggest competitor. They pay bottom dollar to get by on their limited budgets. Blueprints are being outsourced to China,... Read More
SAW: Squam Art Workshops
Who doesn’t have fond memories of camp? I think about it every time I go camping. And this looks like a lot of fun! SAW, or Squam Art Workshops is located in central New Hampshire, just south of the White Mountains with visual arts and writing workshops for the creative spirit. There is a fall session approaching in mid-September, for a full list of available classes click here. Unfortunately all of the classes have closed, but there is always... Read More
Everything Creative
If you’re like me then you probably love all things creative. I love music, art, design and anything that moves or inspires me. I was happy to hear of a new podcast titled Everything Creative on the Mormon Channel thanks to the North Temple website. I subscribed through iTunes and I’m on my way! Read More
Odds and Ends
I love odd-ball stores and Kiosk definitely falls under that category in my opinion with items like the Mouth Teach Tool: or the Lift-off Bicycle Basket … or the German Birdhouse … or you might want the Cast Iron Waffle Iron or what about some Tiny (Wallet-Sized) Letter Stencils? Fun! It’s not the point that they are odd really, but rather that they’re unique. As designers we are always looking for something to spark our imaginations... Read More
Steal Our Ideas
I don’t even know how I came upon this one (more than likely from Quipsologies) and just had to post about it. Steal Our Ideas is exactly as they write above. They post ideas for the advertising industry and put some humor into it, and I won’t forget to mention that each post is illustrated giving the site a completely unique appeal. Read More
How Original Can We Really Be?
Original: new: completely new and not copied or derived from something else Designers want to be unique, want to create outstanding designs that are admired by clients and peers. Isn’t the goal of drawing out creativity to draw out something original? We want to explore the new, and be groundbreaking artists. Even our bravest attempts at being original may not be good enough Grant Thornton logo by Pentagram North Energy logo by tank I always... Read More
Tyler declares WAR!
The Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia has declared war against rival art schools in the Philadelphia area by placing Trojan horses in their buildings. Some are amused, some are downright enraged or offended. Are you serious? I don’t see how harmless creative fun to entice others to be creative is offensive or angering. View more about the story (and many annoying comments) on the Philebrity site. This would be fun if design studio’s... Read More
on Government
A very nice quote over on Andy Rutledge’s site, I couldn’t not share it. Read More
24 Kick A** Portfolio Sites
FUEL+ Your Creativity has compiled a list of 24 portfolio site designs that are considered kick ass. Are you on that list? I’m not, but go check them out anyway. This site has a many good posts and tidbits from other, another great reason to check it out. FUEL Read More
