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| Affordable Art Computer Arts - Tom - 11 Jul 2007 4:12pm Fed up of dodgy Ikea canvases, ropey screen prints and shockingly over priced posters? Well check out Clickfor art.com, the new online art venture aimed at teaming some of the best up-and-coming designers with affordable output for the masses. With an artist roster growing by the day, it’s more than worth the visit. http://www.clickforart.com |
| New Design Diary Computer Arts - Jim - 11 Jul 2007 3:29pm Confused about what day it is? If so, grab yourself the latest Computer Arts Design Diary. It's crammed with days from now until the next issue goes on sale. And if you're not confused about what day it is, grab it anyway and print it out to just brighten up a dull bit of wall. http://www.computerarts.co.uk/designdiary |
| Type the sky Computer Arts - Jim - 11 Jul 2007 12:47pm These young people today, they'll try and make anything into typography given half the chance. Here, for example, is an entire alphabet made from photographs of the sky, cleverly obscured by buildings. What will they think of next? http://www.slanted.de/1368 |
| Vote for your favourite cover Computer Arts - Garrick - 09 Jul 2007 2:24pm The fun has begun on the Computer Arts online forum. In the wake of our four-cover split run release of issue 138 last week, we're now asking you to put your vote behind your favourite cover. One of our four collectives has taken an early lead in the voting. All you need to do is click the link below, register if you're not a member, log in and vote for your favourite. We'd love to know what you think. http://forum.computerarts.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=18165 |
| Via Grafik and Computer Arts Computer Arts - Garrick - 05 Jul 2007 4:12pm The brand new issue goes on sale today and on the newsstand readers have three different covers to choose from. This week I've been highlighting the collectives who designed our four covers (3 newsstand, 1 subs) and today it's the turn of Via Grafik. These boys from Germany put together a many-headed creature based on themselves for our final cover image. What do you think? http://www.vgrfk.com |
| Design source Flickr set Computer Arts - Jo - 04 Jul 2007 3:14pm Whilst my Flickr account is populated with pictures of me and my friends getting drunk, AIK1 has put his to much better use. He's created a series of sets of imagery from various schools of art and design and pop culture including Russian constructivist graphic design, film posters and signage. http://flickr.com/photos/20745656@N00/sets/ |
| Let battle commence Computer Arts - Tom - 04 Jul 2007 3:07pm Monorex's splendid cover isn't the only thing they've been busy with this month. Oh no, they've organised another Secret Wars tour - kicking off this Saturday (6th July) in Bristol. Anyone who fancies witnessing a street-art battle should head to the Red Rooms on Saturday to see them throw down. Later dates on the tour take in Cardiff, Gloucestershire's Bloom festival and the Isle of Wight. http://www.secretwars.co.uk/ |
| Special cover by Monorex Computer Arts - Garrick - 04 Jul 2007 10:40am The fabulous 40 at Monorex are responsible for some great street art style illustration, branding and exhibition work. So we hired them to produce one of our three limited edition covers for issue 138, which celebrates a theme close to their hearts: collaboration. Check them out and then grab your copy tomorrow... http://www.monorex.com |
| Vote in the CA Poll Computer Arts - Tom - 03 Jul 2007 11:14am Are Flash designers paid too much? Or too little? Why is it everyone's going Flash-crazy all of a sudden? Give us your two cents worth in this months News Analysis poll. http://forum.computerarts.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=18139 |
| Spear Collective creates CA cover Computer Arts - Garrick - 03 Jul 2007 10:41am We're counting down to Thursday when three limited edition Computer Arts covers hit the newsstand. The first of these was done by the Spear Collective who came up with a cover based their own interpretation of our theme of collaboration. In the meantime, check out their site... http://www.spearcollective.com |
| One magazine, four covers!!!! Computer Arts - Garrick - 02 Jul 2007 2:41pm It's a big week for Computer Arts readers. Issue 138 goes on sale on Thursday and subscribers should get their issue today or tomorrow - strikes permitting. Our subscribers get an exclusive cover by the Black Convoy collective, while our three limited edition newsstand covers were done by other collectives. We've done it all to celebrate the theme of collaboration and inside we look at the pros and cons of working in a collective. Find out more about Black Convoy by clicking below and tomorrow I'll highlight one of the other collectives... http://www.blackconvoy.com/ |
| Kwik E-mart Computer Arts - Jo - 02 Jul 2007 11:22am This one of the most audacious bits of marketing we've ever seen. To promote the forthcoming Simpsons movie, a replica of Apu's Kwik E-mart convenience store has been created in Burbank California. Check out the photos here http://flickr.com/photos/rdr07/sets/72157600590001691/ |
| Lance Wyman Computer Arts - Jo - 02 Jul 2007 11:13am Continuing on the theme of logos, Lance Wyman has created some brilliantly simple, yet clear logos and signage for transport systems, Zoos and Museums. A Masterclass in communication design. http://www.lancewyman.com/ |
| Logo Pond Computer Arts - Jo - 02 Jul 2007 11:10am Looking for inspiration for a corporate logo design? Then trying fishing around in the Logo pond. You might find something you like http://logopond.com/all/ |
| Bloxorz Computer Arts - Jim - 29 Jun 2007 2:28pm I've been having one of those weeks with a to-do list that keeps getting longer. Spending two days on training courses hasn't particularly helped, either. Consequently I doubt I'll have much time for messing around with this bit of Friday fun this afternoon, but that's no reason why I shouldn't pass the fun on to you. http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/games/bloxorz |
| Act on CO2 : Carbon Calculator Computer Arts - Jo - 29 Jun 2007 12:58pm Lovely designed site for this handy carbon emissions site. Lots of great advice for 'being a greener designer'. Damn, I wish I'd copyrighted that phrase - that way I wouldn't have crummy, third-rate magazines ripping off my feature ideas. http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html |
| Hockey crazy designers Computer Arts - Garrick - 27 Jun 2007 4:17pm Knowing that I'm from Canada and love ice hockey, Roddy sent me through this link to a design agency who obviously love the sport as well. An interesting bunch of guys who obviously have a sense of humour. Not a bad site either. http://www.vacuumsucks.com/ |
| Couture Estrada Computer Arts - Jim - 26 Jun 2007 4:59pm Perennial CA favourite Catalina Estrada has got into the fashion industry, with her designs featuring on new lines from Brazilian label Anunciação. Check out the Winter '07 line (it's Winter in the southern hemisphere) and the preview of the Summer '08 line. http://www.anunciacao.com/ |
| New Blood flows Computer Arts - Garrick - 26 Jun 2007 2:53pm If you're London-based or in the city today or tomorrow, drob by the Old Billingsgate Market (Monument tube) for the D&AD New Blood exhibition. I was down there yesterday helping choose winners for this event and was very impressed with the range of new talent on show. Excellent stuff and a big up goes out from us here on CA to the graduating design classes of 2007. http://www.dandad.org/congress/week3.html |
| Global Cities exhibition Computer Arts - Jo - 25 Jun 2007 4:58pm 'Global Cities looks at changes in the social and built forms of ten large, dynamic, international cities: Cairo, Istanbul, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Shanghai and Tokyo...' Hmmm, i guess Bath didn't make the list then. http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/globalcities/default.shtm |
| Join Our Gang Computer Arts - Jim - 22 Jun 2007 4:11pm We've all gone completely and certifiably Facebook mental round these parts over the past couple of weeks, to the extent that I set up a Computer Arts group this morning. If you want to come and join us then we're fairly easy to find. http://www.facebook.com |
| Paint a van Computer Arts - Jim - 20 Jun 2007 12:34pm I think this is some sort of beer promotional deal, but it's also a great advert for the Papervision 3D engine - paint on a camper van and then see your results in 3D. There may even be some sort of competition involved; it's all in Russian though so your guess is as good as mine. Click on the yellow button to prove you're over 18 and get started. http://www.improvise.ru/bus/draw.aspx |
| Stereohype call for postcards Computer Arts - Garrick - 19 Jun 2007 3:51pm FL@33, the studio behind Stereohype.com, is calling for creative postcard submissions for an upcoming book they're having published. Could your work make the grade? Why not submit it and find out? The deadline is 10 July. http://www.stereohype.com/pages/CallForEntries_Postcards.asp |
| Just setting out Computer Arts - Garrick - 19 Jun 2007 3:45pm Did you catch the work of Magnus Berg, a young artist featured in our Graduate Showcase 2007, which comes with the current issue of Computer Arts. Well, he's just emailed me to say that he's teamed up with three friends to start their own studio, Snask. Good luck, Magnus! http://www.snask.com |
| Devoid of Yesterday Computer Arts - Jo - 19 Jun 2007 10:20am Devoid of Yesterday (consisting of directors Rob Chiu of The Ronin and Chris Hewitt of Dstrukt) team up alongside audio designer Ben Boysen (Hecq) for a new short narrative led piece that explores a child's pent up anger and frustration that erupt in a force that marks the end of innocence. Sometimes... things just fall apart. http://www.devoidofyesterday.com/ |
| Ten CSS tricks Computer Arts - Jo - 19 Jun 2007 10:15am Not parlour tricks performed by Brazilian artrockers Cansei de Ser Sexy but some great tips on using Cascading Style Sheets. http://itwales.com/997814_textonly.htm |
| Ladio Computer Arts - Jim - 15 Jun 2007 11:53am It seems like a while since I featured any strange and interesting design studio sites; here's one for a Russian agency featuring a lovely windmill and lots of acorns. http://www.ladio.ru/ |
| Ethics Computer Arts - Garrick - 14 Jun 2007 11:58am I don't know what brought it on but I was involved in a massive conversation about ethics in design in the pub last night. As you do. So I vented some steam about it on the forum today. Pitch your thoughts with us... http://forum.computerarts.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=18017 |
| Carlo Sulloa portfolio Computer Arts - Jo - 14 Jun 2007 10:50am Es-HiRes! designer Carlo Sulloa has been doing some amazing things with the open-source Flash 3D engine, Papervision. Have a play with the rally car on his home page, it's ace! http://www.carlosulloa.com/ |
| Designer Slash Model Computer Arts - Jim - 13 Jun 2007 5:08pm This, Joe points out, is absolutely brilliant. And he's right; it's a like a fantastic cross between a showreel and Zoolander, from the good-looking folks at Digital Kitchen. http://www.designerslashmodel.com/ |
| The Kopek video Computer Arts - Garrick - 12 Jun 2007 1:50pm Here's a good one for your coffee break. Ireland-based animator Eion Duffy has created this video for the band Kopek. It's captivating, artful and quite sad too. Check out the combination of styles and media in his video. Already in the Irish charts, expect it on UK television soon. http://shabadahay.com/kopek.htm |
| The Doll Computer Arts - Jo - 11 Jun 2007 2:23pm Like Robots, like semi-naked women? Then check out Wyld Stallyons new short, The Doll. www.thedoll.tv |
| Design Diary - June 2007 Computer Arts - Jim - 08 Jun 2007 4:56pm Do you get confused about what day it is and what's going on out there? Keep abreast of the month's best shows, exhibitions, competitions and design events with Computer Arts' downloadable Design Diary. The first one's available right now in PDF flavour for you to print out and stick on your wall; grab it here. |
| Graduate Showcase 2007 Videos Computer Arts - Jim - 08 Jun 2007 4:36pm As you're doubtless aware, the latest issue of Computer Arts is on sale now, complete with the 2007 Graduate Showcase supplement. And if you fancy seeing our video and animation picks for this year, you're in the right place; I've gathered them all up into a single page for your viewing pleasure, on the other end of this link. |
| Amberial Computer Arts - Jim - 08 Jun 2007 4:15pm Man alive, it's been a hotbed of excitement round here the past few days. Hence the complete lack of blog activity. Anyway, how about some traditional Friday afternoon hi-jinx? I've just the thing for you. http://amberial.fizzlebot.com/ |
| New MacBook Pro Computer Arts - Tom - 05 Jun 2007 3:08pm As we point out in the new issue (137 hits the shelves on Thursday, ya’ll), it’s a little too easy to get excited about new Apple kit. That said, the new MacBook Pro’s just been announced (like about 40min ago) and this time around it comes packing the latest Intel ‘Santa Rosa’ chipset, a super tweaked graphics card, and a more eco- and designer-friendly) LED-backlit screen. Go forth and salivate. http://www.apple.com/ukstore |
| Copyright and you Computer Arts - Garrick - 05 Jun 2007 1:17pm We're continually seeing designers getting ripped off by clients because they haven't taken steps to preserve copyright in their work. Equally, we see a fair few sailing close to the wind by incorporating the work of others into their creations. Do you know your rights when it comes to intellectual property? Vote in our online poll, and leave your comments on our forum. (Log-in to vote...) http://forum.computerarts.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=17928 |
| Brick Artist Computer Arts - Jo - 05 Jun 2007 10:02am We love LEGO here at CA, but not as much as this guy. Nathan Sawaya creates intricate LEGO sculptures. We particularly like the Han Solo encased in carbonite from The Empire Strikes Back http://www.brickartist.com/gallery.html |
| Fractals - The colours of Infinity Computer Arts - Jo - 04 Jun 2007 11:35am If you normally associate Fractal patterns with dodgy market stalls selling drug paraphernalia then you'll learn a lot from this documentary. Presented by Arthur C. Clarke, writer of 2001: A Space Odyssey, it explains some of the mysteries of the Mandelbrot set. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3034959314635185121&hl=en |
| It's a twin thing Computer Arts - Jo - 04 Jun 2007 10:10am Vinyl toys meet 3D CGI in this Wrigleys advert concept from Jonathan Baker and effects company, Fuel.You can also check out early renders and conceptual sketches to get an idea of how the ads were created http://www.atwinthing.com/extraqt.html |
Quicktime 7
QuickTime updates don’t usually get us that excited. But the inclusion of the H.264 codec in QuickTime 7 has us drooling as it’s the one the PSP uses for movies. Stick your showreel on a big memory card and put it on a PSP – that’s progress!
Canon EOS 350D
Canon’s pro-am SLR gets even better, now with an 8 megapixel sensor and new features previously only found on much more expensive models, including three focus modes, monochrome mode and faster memory card writing.
Annoying Apple
Jobs and co have sparked ire for getting heavy-handed with a student who put the latest OSX update online, so much so that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has spoken out and offered him $1,000 towards his defence.
Drunkenblog.com
Loonatics
“Hey, let’s take the Looney Toons characters and re-imagine them as angular, edgy superhero types in the year 2772 for today’s teen demographic!” No, really, we’re sure it’ll be at least as wonderful as Scrappy Doo.
Postgazette.com
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