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I have to admit right up front that the title of this article is a bit of hyperbole. You might be quick to think that a t-shirt line that can be started without any money cannot possibly be a good one. It’s true that we could easily end this post in a few sentences by [...]

Zach Klein is a designer and entrepreneur living in New York, NY. He is the brains behind the beautiful design of Vimeo and one of the brains behind CollegeHumor. Zach was kind enough to answer just a few questions about his work at Vimeo. Be sure to check him out! How did you get involved with [...]

Ok ok, we aren’t ALL snobs, but we know what we like and there isn’t anything wrong with that. We enjoy well designed products and we get giddy when we see beautiful & functional accessories. We like things that look good on our desk, next to our bed, travel with us or just look downright [...]

As creatives, we rely heavily on inspiration. There are so many sources for inspiration, and sifting through them all can be a daunting, time consuming task. While inspiration definitely shouldn’t be downplayed, we can miss the mark easily by thinking that immersing ourself in the creative work of others will simply saturate our minds with [...]

Owning one’s own business has often been associated with the American Dream. Along with owning one’s own home, the Dream is to prosper while not being under anyone else’s rule. But while so many of our ancestors immigrated to the United States and started from scratch by building a business, more recent generations tend to [...]

FITC Amsterdam has played host to a program focused on design, technology and cool shit for the last four years, and 2012 is no exception. Featuring the best and brightest in the digital space, FITC Amsterdam showcases work which is shaping the future of the digital interactive industry. 2012 has a line-up featuring the best and [...]

I grew up in the “i” generation. Where I’ve only played, purchased and used iTunes since its inception. I stood in line for the first iPhone as well as the next two… I purchased the first iPod, the second and a later generation… I watched keynotes through still pictures on “live blogs” to catch a [...]

From the legendary Fusion Ads & Carbon Ads comes a sweet giveaway that’s sure to wet anyones app palette. 10 Reasons to fall in love and get things done is the perfect bundle for designers, creatives, photographers, get-things-doner’s… (I think you see my point…) The best part? It’s been extended three days so procrastinators can [...]

I haven’t always just written about design. No, back in the day, I designed for magazines and newspapers. The following is my story of why I left the graphic design world. I also chatted with other former designers about their varied reasons, ranging from disinterest in the business side to physical ailments. I toiled in the [...]

Music is vital in creating emotions. Without it movies and TV would be duller then watching grass grow - unless you're into that sort of thing. In this post I'll show you how brands use music to create emotional impact through something known as audio branding.

If you’re a graphic designer who can’t bear to see Helvetica used for one more postcard or Times New Roman on another newsletter, then it’s time to expand your font library. But what to do when you’re a freelancer on a budget? Find free fonts! I racked the brains of designers as well as scoured the [...]

If you’re a graphic designer who can’t bear to see Helvetica used for one more postcard or Times New Roman on another newsletter, then it’s time to expand your font library. But what to do when you’re a freelancer on a budget? Find free fonts! I racked the brains of designers as well as scoured the [...]

The 1999 American movie Fight Club, often described as a coming of age film, is a mind-boggling flick that goes beyond Brad Pitt. So what does Fight Club and typography have in common? The challenge to try to piece things together! And as action packed as the film’s explosive ending, typography requires [...]