The tragedy that has hit the island country of Haiti following the 7.0 earthquake a couple of weeks ago has touched us all. Always artistic and passionate, graphic designers worldwide have created some moving designs in support of the Haitian people.
The graphics below invoke the viewer and are used to encourage those who can to donate their time, supplies, and money to help the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. Read full article …
Legend tells us that there was a time past where all in the world spoke a common language and lived in an era of greatness. They were so proud of their feats, and built a stunning tower in celebration. This was the Tower of Babel, and was subsequently destroyed by cause of their own ego. After the Tower came crumbling down, so did the status of the world and the relationships of the ones in it … and a new era of miscommunications came forth. Read full article …
Join us as we take a trip around the world of design: Next stop, Turkey. The country that connects Europe and Asia with a strip of land along the Eastern Mediterranean Sea is one of extensive history and always has found its mark in the world of art history. In this day, the innovation and creativity can still be seen in some beautiful examples of Turkish made graphics and illustrations. Read full article …
Enter into a world of art, by Tomer Peretz. This budding artist is starting off right by having an very cool website to match his art. Created by Neo Geo Designs, TomerPeretz.com features some of the latest and coolest Flash techniques. Read full article …
Since man has been putting words into written form, the artistry of writing has taken an important place in language. Calligraphy is the technique used to transform basic script into a beautiful piece of work to not only read, but by which to be entranced. Read full article …
Smiling Bag Productions is an artist I’ve been following for a couple of years now. They’re like the Banksy of the Middle East, and provide an insider’s perspective (whereas Banksy comes in to display his outsider’s viewpoint). This particular form of stencil graffiti shines light on the mentality of at least a portion of the population, providing a rather satirical interpretation of current socio-political issues. Read full article …
Exploring cultures and people is a great hobby to take up. For a few enthusiasts, it becomes more than a past-time. Baba Steve is well known amongst his Flickr fan base for taking candid cultural photographs. The photography of Baba Steve is truly a global study of people in pictures and has much to be learned from. Read full article …
What inspires you to create? Graphic designers and more traditional artists alike find that music gets them in a groove to put out the best product possible. Electronic music – whether techno, trance, house, or other associated genres ¹ – brings an aura of free spirit, vividness, and universality. Read full article …
Nearly all cultures have a Festival of Lights, and for this particular one, the menorah is the symbol that takes precedence. Here we’ve found some marvelous, unique designs of the candelabras that bright up the winter holiday. Read full article …
For a couple of years now, I’ve been following the work of a brilliant, albeit often misunderstood, photographer on Flickr. Edward Olive has a varied background, including acting and a former life as a lawyer, but now makes his living as a professional photographer. Every shot has a beautiful glow and is the product of more than just talent. Read full article …