Tim McDonagh spent his younger years growing up in a rural part of America, surrounded by rattlesnakes and snapping turtles which in turn led to his fascination of animals. Tim takes a more traditional approach to illustration using brush and Indian ink to draw the image and then applying limited...
Typography Sketchbooks image-focussed design showcases the work to maximum effect, with just the right balance of accompanying informative text about the designers’ creative process, their design philosophies, inspirations, techniques and influences.
Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. “Steve Jobs was unlike any other,” the world body said through a spokesperson. “He saw what others did not. He believed above all else in the power of human ingenuity – to create...
Making Great Illustration examines the work of some of the world’s best illustrators, with images of their artwork, photographic portraits and shots of their studios, it lifts the lid on the generally hidden processes involved in the creation of illustration from concept to finished work. The book covers a wide...
Adobe and Cut&Paste announced the call for competitors for the Cut&Paste signature event, the Digital Design Tournament. This “Iron Chef” for design tour is held live in 12 cities worldwide. Cut&Paste is a social arena for showcasing design talent and creating opportunities for designers – a global movement of artists,...
RE:DESIGN Creative Directors Conference has announced its initial list of speakers and a keynote with Paula Scher of Pentagram. The event will take place November 7 & 8 in Palm Springs, California. Paula Scher began her graphic design career as a record cover art director at both Atlantic and CBS...
The 2012 International Design Awards are open. HOW will spotlight winning work from around the globe, and one Best of Show winner will get prominent coverage in the magazine and a free trip to the 2012 HOW Design Conference (plus a brag-worthy trophy). And, it will be showcased in a...
Dave Kellett has been working with, twice-Sundance-nominated film-maker Fred Schroeder, and they have been flying around the US and Canada in a two-year labor of love, interviewing 60 cartoonists in their studios to create a wonderful film. They’ve sat down with creators to talk about how cartooning works, why it’s...
Hatch Awards 2011 The Hatch Awards 2011 are an annual event in which advertising agencies and people in the advertising industry in New England are awarded for notable work and lifetime achievements. Winners are chosen by the “Hatch Steering Committee”, chosen from the U.S. and Canada. Categories include Consumer Magazine...
The CGSociety is the most respected and accessible global organization for creative digital artists. The CGS supports artists at every level by offering a range of services to connect, inform, educate and promote digital artists worldwide.