Color Theory Diagram
September 9th, 2010
Thought I would share this little ditty. Always was an Ansel Adam’s Zone Theory, and primarily a Black & White system for talking about lightness and darkness in an image. So color for me has always been a bit of mystery. A mystery that always seems to show it’s face when I see how others seem to experience color. Understanding basic theory of how color’s relate is important to me right now, and a fascinating process too. Found this chart, and thought it was informative, as well as a pretty simple design that goes a bit deeper into the relationships.
Interesting Green Promo
September 7th, 2010
An old friend shared me this one on Facebook, and thought it was an interesting piece of “green advertising.” Always been drawn to, and thought provoking design that can actually change the world… and I thought I should say that I am interested in knowing how this would be deemed to work successfully – financially – actively. But definately like this theme and green feel for the whole look and feel – liked it enough to post it here for your review.
thought bubble explained from ThoughtBubbler on Vimeo.
Topics: Ad, Advertising, Advertising, Art, Design, Design, Facebook, Film, Graphic design, Graphics, Green, Imagery, Marketing, Motion graphics, Typography, Video, Vimeo
Future Designer Laptop – ROLLTOP
January 18th, 2010
With some of the new Sony, OLED flex screens that are coming onto the market this might become a really cools solution. I have been hearing a lot of buzz about the new Tablet PCs that are hitting the market and I am waiting with bated breath for the Apple announcement. This however would be something that might bring computing and a high end user to a new level. I am someone that works with Wacom tablets and graphics programs, web development, and love to work on my laptop almost non stop. This would even give me the built in carry bag, the one thing that I can never have enough of. I am always in search of a new bag for my laptop. A lot harder to find for a 17″ MacPro and still have it look cool. Check it out.
NewGround’s 2009 Short Film Festival
June 21st, 2009
St. Louis, MO — NewGround, a leading international design and implementation firm serving the financial services industry, announced today they are hosting a short film festival contest to showcase aspiring film directors’ views on “This is NewGround”.
It’s easy to participate. Anyone can submit an entry…employees, vendors, clients, family members, the general public, etc. The top five short films will be selected and viewed before a live audience on May 6, 2009 at Chesterfield’s YMCA Community Theatre. And the best part, contest winners will be awarded a Director’s salary of $1,000 (this salary is for the director and team/cast). Second and third places will be awarded an aspiring Director’s salary of $500 and $250. All contest entries will be available for everyone to view on YouTube.com.
If you think you have what it takes to be the next Martin Scorsese, or you secretly aspire to be like Stephen Spielberg, then let NewGround’s 2009 Short Film Festival be your big break. Gather your crew, bring out the story-boards, and start filming!
PDF of NewGround’s 2009 Short Film Festival Submission Guidelines
PDF of NewGround’s 2009 Short Film Festival Submission Form
For more details, please contact Kevin Dulle at kdulle@newground.com or 636-898-8109.
Topics: Ad, Art, Camera, Contest, Description, Design, Details, Entries, Film, Newground, Short, Short Film Festival, Short Films, St. Louis, Submission Form, Submission Guidelines, YouTube
Hugo Graphic Design Contest
May 25th, 2009
Entry deadline is 11:59 PM, PST – June 30, 2009.
Hugo Boss is asking for submissions from design fans, professionals, and students for concept ideas for its Hugo Create contest. Hugo Boss specializes in fragrance products for men and women.
The competition selects 10 winners from each contest round. One winner from the group will have their artwork published in the international urban magazine, i-D. All winners receive a $500 cash award. Other winning designs will be painted on New York building walls during the month of September.
The Hugo Create contest wants advertising poster designs that feature the HUGO Man bottle. The contest theme is “Summer Time.” Examples for this theme are favorite holiday moments, travel locations, or outdoor activities.
All visuals must be submitted electronically as RGB or JPEG files no larger than 500kb. Illustration, photography, painting, or any other medium applicable for visual design is acceptable.
The final format used to publish visuals on the Hugo Boss website is 672 pixels wide by 960 pixels high. Submissions can be in portrait or landscape orientation. If your entry is selected as a winner and is in landscape mode, you will need to turn in a version that is in portrait format.
Entries are judged on the most daring, expressive, and clever designs. Judges will be taking into consideration the uniqueness, quality, wit, and product relevance of submissions.
The deadline for this contest round is June 30, 2009. For the official contest rules, click here. For more information, the official entry form, and other contest materials, go to the official website by clicking here.
Topics: Ad, Advertising, Art, Art, Artwork, Building, Competition, Contest, Contest Theme, Design, Design, Entries, Events, Fragrance Products, Graphic Design Contest, Hugo Boss, Hugo Create, Illustration, New York, Photography, Submissions, Summer Time
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