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Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Quick Tip #30 Buttons, Buttons, Buttons!

In this quick tip I’ll show you how to add some subtle detail to a button in photoshop. As always – leave a comment and let me know what you think! And don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes.

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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Let’s Go Retro *Clap Clap Clap* Mt Dew and Pepsi Throwback!

I was at Target this past weekend ogling over lovely packaging when I found Mt Dew and Pepsi throwback! Looks like they are taking a cue from the General Mills retro cereal packaging! I was a hardcore Mt. Dew drinker as a kid and its cool to see the vintage packaging again. For some reason [...]

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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

5 Tips For Design Students

This past Saturday I participated in the AIGA 2009 Portfolio Review. Its sort of strange to see the tables turned so soon ( I graduated in 2007). This time I was not a student, but a reviewer. I saw some great design work and have some suggestions for all the design students out there.

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Question Of The Week #1

I’m trying out a new feature: The Question of The Week. I’m going to post a short little audio clip (using audioboo) asking you a question. Feel free to chime in and let me know what you think! I’d love to get a discussion going on in the comments! This weeks question: Does the market [...]

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Monday, April 20th, 2009

Design Inspiration: Bright And Shiny Running Shoes

Color is everywhere and inspiration can be found in anything. I was recently shopping for new running shoes and was amazed by the color pallets that I saw! So may bright and shiny colors! Hope you enjoy this inspiring color round up. (and yay! Its marathon Monday!!!)

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Friday, April 17th, 2009

Quick Tip #29 Pathfinders And Donuts!

In this quick tip I show you how to use the pathfinder tools to draw shapes…and even a donut! As always – leave a comment and let me know what you think! And don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes.

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