chilled.

maniacalrage: I was all, “Fuck you, Adobe, I don’t want to use...

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:15:13 -0400

I was all, “Fuck you, Adobe, I don’t want to use Creative Cloud just let me buy an upgrade!” but then I was like, “Wait, whaaaaaat! Finally, I can edit the corner radius of a rectangle path! Here’s my money, Adobe, Cloud me up good!” but suddenly I’s all like, “Hey you should have had this like six years ago you cunts!”

This. 1,000x THIS.

Thanks a lot, Adobe. I no longer have use for your rounded edges.

100daystyleradamsmith: DAY 24/100 Jessica Hische’s: “Work like...

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:38:12 -0400

100daystyleradamsmith:

DAY 24/100

Jessica Hische’s: “Work like a Monster and Bill like a Lawyer: Advice for Freelance Designers”

YES

hollowcrownfans: Don’t just follow @MuchAdoFilm - keep watching...

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:27:07 -0400

hollowcrownfans:

Don’t just follow @MuchAdoFilm - keep watching its bio change. Free Twitter entertainment from Joss Whedon!

selinaparra:

The Much Ado About Nothing Twitter account is quietly killin’ it with its dope bios.

visualgraphic: Art Deco Playing Cards

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:49:52 -0400

visualgraphic:

Art Deco Playing Cards

creativemornings: “There’s pretty much nothing I’ve done right...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:46:24 -0400

creativemornings:

“There’s pretty much nothing I’ve done right before doing it wrong first.”

Sharon Montrose, Photographer
speaking at CreativeMornings/LosAngeles(*watch the talk)

Truth.

typethatilike: Wedding Invitation Being a creative has it’s...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:14:31 -0400

typethatilike:

Wedding Invitation

Being a creative has it’s benefits, when you get married you get to design your own wedding stationery. Designer and illustrator Nathan Miller pulls it off and we think this invitation is just great. A confident mix of typefaces and illustration printed two colours on our Heidelberg platens. The invites are 140 x 210mm and letterpress printed on 425gsm cotton paper.

blog.blushpublishing.co.uk

Adorable. Love the type treatments.

typethatilike: Navy Jerry’s Navy Jerry’s Rum Bar and Restaurant...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:24:51 -0400

typethatilike:

Navy Jerry’s

Navy Jerry’s Rum Bar and Restaurant is a freshly opened bar in central Helsinki. Like the name says, Navy Jerry’s has a strong 1950s naval theme from the drinks and menu to the smallest details in the interior design and even the location.

werklig.com

bryarly: foodprocessorsaregreat: easybakeheartache: The...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:42:53 -0400

bryarly:

foodprocessorsaregreat:

easybakeheartache:

The public gallery broke into a traditional Maori love song after the announcement that the same-sex marriage bill had passed for New Zealand.

Excuse me while I go cry

i’ve never heard Pokarekare Ana with such bitchin’ harmonies. Good ol’ NZ

That one woman who didn’t want a hug though.

typethatilike: Vintage Luggage Labels Folks who were...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:16:09 -0400

typethatilike:

Vintage Luggage Labels

Folks who were privileged enough to travel during the first half of the 20th century used to collect luggage labels (often from airlines or hotels), displaying them as status symbols and proof of all the cool places you had been.

buzzfeed.com

Holy crap.

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:07:02 -0400

youlovelucy:

shellsinthekeys:

So. You and you will be here tomorrow, and I’ll be all…

…when I see ya.

And then I’ll probably be like…

too.

Just sayin’.

I AM SO EXCITED.

Ahhhh!!!!! :D

The Valyrian Steel Swords of Westeros - giclée / screen...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:04:25 -0400

The Valyrian Steel Swords of Westeros - giclée / screen print

16.5” x 23.4” giclée archival pigment inks print with silkscreen varnish, on Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm paper

Hand-numbered edition of 150

Available now from my Shop

Inspired by the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ books by G. R. R. Martin and the subsequent homage poster by Darrin Crescenzi, I was keen to create a visual catalogue of the Valyrian steel swords of Westeros.

Forged from a magical metal in the days of old Valyria, Valyrian steel swords are of the highest quality and extremely rare, which makes them some of the most sought after prizes in A Song of Ice and Fire. I wanted to illustrate the main* swords, referencing their last known wielders and each wielder’s house. Similar to Crescenzi’s poster, I intended the illustrations to feel modern and clean, juxtaposing the book’s grittiness.

Contrary to the description given in the books, I chose to make the blades almost luminous and glowing but retained the subtle waves in the steel and the red tinge within Oathkeeper and Widow’s Wail. The screen layer adds a varnish to the blades to give them a gloss shine.

I used a varsity-esque font for the sword names because I like the idea of them feeling like a sports team you might support. Everyone has a favourite character or house from the series, so that was something I wanted to bring through using a visual language that people would be familiar with but not necessarily expect. This is echoed in the use of only 2 ‘house colours’ to create each sword handle and name scroll.

*whilst other swords are mentioned, I have attempted to visualise the ones named and given importance by the book.

vizualize: Distancetomars.com

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:44:05 -0400

vizualize:

Distancetomars.com

When I was at my interview, they said that all elective classes had to be taken @ York, and that it is possible to have classes @ both places on the same day. When were you in YSDN? I am planning on living in Oakville as I have a few friends who are in animation/illustration that I will be living with. I hope that they misunderstood my questions because it would be so much easier to take most things @ Sheridan

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:31:11 -0400

Yeah, only practicums can be taken at Sheridan and some design lectures (Brian Donnelly is the guru of the history of design in Canada and I think he only teaches at Sheridan). In your first two years, even with all your practicums at Sheridan (I did that), you’ll end up at York about half the time (a lot of mandatory electives in first and second year). But if you’re in Oakville, it’s an hour on the GO and you’re at York (it’s a good time for a nap).

I graduated in 2011 and never had classes at York and Sheridan on the same day. The only time you’d have to is if there’s a class you’re hellbent to get into and it’s at a different campus than a mandatory one or something. I know some people did it in their third or fourth years because they really wanted a class. Things get more flexible in your third and fourth years.

I see you were in YSDN, I've just been accepted, however I am weary of York since I have heard a lot of bad things about it... What was your experience like @ york and how were the classes divided between sheridan/york?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:30:19 -0400

I wouldn’t be too worried about the York campus. For the designers, we stick to one building (TEL) and the other Arts buildings are in that same area (you’ll be taking a lot of Fine Arts electives, and the Arts buildings are basically right across from the design building). I actually took most of my practicum classes at Sheridan (lived closer) and they have a beautiful campus in Oakville. The commute between the two campuses isn’t bad (one GO Bus), but you’ll never have classes at both campuses on the same day.

I would recommend taking Summer courses (30 credits during the year and another 6 credit course in the Summer). I did it and it really lightened my work load for Fourth Year, which was really helpful because Grad Show will take a lot of work on top of your projects.

Let me know if you have any other questions, I’d be happy to answer them if I can!

typethatilike: Corrupt politician p-a-r.net

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:46:27 -0500

typethatilike:

Corrupt politician

p-a-r.net

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Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:21:32 -0500

(via mccready)

http://pinterest.com/pin/28780885090763582/

(via teaim) Typographic black world map by Design Ahoy. This...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:20:18 -0500

(via teaim)

Typographic black world map by Design Ahoy.

This is beautiful.

Archer’s Puppy Playdate Yes, it was adorable.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:57:57 -0500

Archer’s Puppy Playdate

Yes, it was adorable.

My New Great Dane Puppy, Archer! (new blog) So, I’m sure...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:14:00 -0500

My New Great Dane Puppy, Archer! (new blog)

So, I’m sure you guys have noticed I’ve been a little absent for a few weeks now. I have a good excuse. On December 26th, I brought home my Great Dane puppy from the breeder and have been absolutely smitten with her. We named her Archer, and I decided to start a blog about my experiences in dealing with this giant breed. I’ve also absolutely flooded my Instagram with adorable pictures of her. Check out the blog and my Instagram! I’d love to see you guys there too :)

(via steevilweevil) History of Nintendo 2012 (by Anthony...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:57:22 -0500

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History of Nintendo 2012 (by Anthony Veloso)