Weekly blog: 10/27 - 11/2

This lego red/blue chair:

(copyright www.uphaa.com)

Is one of the many crazy things that can be found on the uphaa website. Other collections of interesting things they have:
Libraries of the world
Bridges of the world
Various light sculptures

Sketch #9

Created in Corel X, a nifty sketching program with tons of brushes and other excellent drawing features.

Weekly blog: 10/20 - 10/26

forgottendetroit.com

This website had a wide variety of photos of various abandoned buildings in Detroit. It is a shame to see some of these spectacular buildings in the state they are in, but you can still appreciate these classic examples of pre-depression architecture.

Sketch #8

Fashion Statement

Created in GIMP with the help of a Wacom tablet. Skinny models creep me out.

Weekly blog: 10/13 - 10/19

One of my favorite web design websites is csszengarden.com. I really like their huge collection of CSS templates, which provide a great way to learn how to add some really nice elements to your website.

Weekly blog: 10/13 - 10/19

I recently stumbled upon this Light art performances website. On it are a variety of pictures of art created using lights and long camera exposures. A very intriguing idea that is a clever use of some simple concepts.

Non-Designer's Design Book

Since we got our portfolios back today, it reminded me of a really awesome book, Non-Designer's Design Book by Robin Williams (no, not the actor). This is a great introduction to some simple design principles that have helped me many many times over the years. I have the first edition, which is a steal if you get it used on amazon.