Category Archives: Design

The opposite of putting effort into it.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jeff

I just found a big envelope in my mailbox with the following messages on the outside. Yawn. Those messages make it 95% likely that I did not request the information and that it is unimportant. Spammy marketers like this make … Continue reading →

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Put some effort into it.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jeff

Today I received a package. The card is pretty fancy, similar to a real wedding invitation. Inside is a sales pitch to advertise in a magazine, but it is written as a romantic proposal. Inside the box is a ring … Continue reading →

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Keep Drawing (or shooting, painting, writing, running, digging…)

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jeff

Whatever your creative outlet, immerse yourself in it.

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Jeff’s favorite blogs and podcasts

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Jeff

If you enjoy podcasts and blogs then you might like these. I do! Podcasts Radiolab: Science made fun, interesting, and beautiful. Here are some related videos. This American Life: Fascinating stories. The Dinner Party Download: Hilarious bite size segments that help you … Continue reading →

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Texture Fun

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Asdiel

Nature is based on a small set of rules. Everything around us is made of pretty much the same stuff, but arranged in an infinite number of different combinations that nature has had the patience of putting together. Enter the … Continue reading →

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You just have to remember to…

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jeff

The following is an offshoot of the Simplify article. Oh man, I know we are in trouble when I hear a sentence of the form, “It’s easy. You just have to remember to push button A every time B happens.” People … Continue reading →

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Simplify!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jeff

By far, the most important lesson I have learned over the years is that simplicity is crucial. You might ask, “What part of the business are you talking about?” Every part! Fight hard for simplicity in your products, web site, … Continue reading →

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Who cares about seamless tiling? Twitter!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jeff

If you ever filled a large area by repeating a small image then you have experienced the ugliness of images that don’t tile. You usually end up with sharp distracting cracks where the images meet. I bet you have seen … Continue reading →

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3-D Printing

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jeff

I was amazed to find out that 3-D printing is affordable from a company named Shapeways. They can use a variety of materials, including steel and glass.

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Inspiring and Cool Graphics Stuff!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Jimmy

Here are a few videos that show off some inspiring digital art. I’m a big fan of graphics, 3D, and animation, so anything that inspires me to go and create I’d like to pass on to you.

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