system overload

To the Art Directors:

The Multiproduct Commercial

PUNCH IT.

The right marker for you market

An infograph on how color affects people's buying decisions.



LINK

Tips for combining fonts

Link

Screen Printing Equipment For Sale

I have my full screen printing set up for sale. I used this for a lot of projects at the Circus and it's a great tool to have. Also a great way to make some money. I have it listed on craigslist but I'll knock the price down for Circus people.

Email me for extra photos and any questions. deadstock1989@gmail.com

Check it out here: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/bfs/1917703813.html

Pantone Color Manager Software

Hello all,

I just rec'd an email from Pantone requesting a follow up survey on a trial version of their Pantone Color Manager Beta Tester (which you can find here). I downloaded it awhile back, and now they wanted to get some feedback with the incentive of a free release version of the program.

So, go try the beta version, or at least register with the Pantone website, and hopefully this offer is still going on.

Script handwriting needed for Non-Profit benefit

Skyland Trail, a metal health treatment center in Atlanta, is searching for assistance with addressing approximately 1,000 invitations for their annual Benefits of Laughter fundraiser in October. They prefer someone who has nice penmanship, requires a minimal charge (or no fee), and can complete the project during the week of August 16. The envelopes can be delivered to Creative Circus and picked up when ready. If interested or for more information, please contact Ashley Vance at 678.686.5905 or avance@skylandtrail.org.

Want to work for Cirque du Soleil?

If you're interested in being behind some of the scenes with Cirque du Soleil when they come in town, boy do I have the jobs for you!

They have openings for: box office clerk, dining room attendant, prep cook, receptionist, a runner, an usher, a VIP host, wardrobe assistantdishwasher, food & beverage associate, merchandising associate or janitor.

If you're interested in any of those, email me at susanne.deloach@creativecircus.edu and I can give you all the details.

Books and Magazines for sale

Typography and Layouts and Design Books
Body Type (typographic tattoos)
Book of American Types - Standard Faces
Ellen Lupton - Thinking with Type
Graphic Design Icons- Charlotte & Peter Fiell
Logo Design Workbook
New Fonts to make you Think - Typosphere
Package Design - daab
Package Design Workbook: The Art and Science of Successful Packaging
Poster Art
Samara - Making and Breaking the Grid
The Big Book of Layouts
The Elements of Typographic Style - Robert Bringhurst



Design Mags and Annuals
Communication Arts Annual - Design 07
Communication Arts Annual - Design 08
Communication Arts Annual - Illustration 08
Communication Arts Annual - Illustration 09
Communication Arts Annual - Photography 08
Computer Arts 169 Promote yourself!
HOW International Annual
HOW magazine - Business 08
HOW magazine - Creative Talent 09
HOW magazine - Design and Creativity 09
HOW magazine - Self Promotion 09
HOW magazine - Type 08
HOW magazine - Type 09
HOW magazine - Type 10
Juxtapoz - Arts and Culture 09
LIFE - Remembering Marilyn
Lurer's Int'l ARCHIVE - Ads TV and Posters Worldwide - Volume 6


Other inspirational Books
Art and Sole
Street Logos
Tattoo Art and Design
Tattoo Soup - A compendium of the Globe's most Unique Tattoos
The Illustrated Book of Signs


I also have a bunch of pleasure reading books for sale. And furniture, and supplies, and more. If you are interested, email me. :)
Jes

Nice still frame animation

Guy animates himself taking steps that span an hour (or so).



Walk Across America

Not sure why you placed that text on an angle?

Now you can be! (wow).

The supposedly secret laws of designed layouts and angles

Because there always has to be a reason.

I thought you'd like this Q

It was a question on Hunch

A word to the wise from your ol' buddy "Q".

If you are using a Mac with OS 10.6. Please take some time to make sure your software is completely updated.

Apple secretly updates Mac malware protection

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Apple's 10.6.4 operating system upgrade earlier this week silently updated the malware protection built into Mac OS X to protect against a backdoor Trojan horse that can allow hackers to gain remote control over your treasured iMac or MacBook

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2010/06/18/apple-secretly-updates

Books that look like packs of cigarettes

The Non-Smoker's Cigarette Break

Great concept: cigarette vending machines – but for books.

What?

Decline of Human Civilization [PIC]: "

i know things are crazy right now at the circus...

but I left my cutting mat in the design room for a few hours and someone used it as the backdrop for their spraymount.

Please don't do this.

It's almost impossible to get it off with anything other than goo gone (which I doubt most people have on hand at school) and although a sticky cutting mat may still do the job, it's very frustrating to have to use.

Please go to the spray room or tear off a piece of the large white paper from one of the rolls. I'd hate for this to happen to someone else.

thank you.

From the Capital of Norway...

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Nike's Incredible World Cup Ad

If you're going to make a commercial about the World Cup, you might as well try and fit as much of the World into it.

It doesn't hurt to be Nike either.

I am AWEfully amazed at how much thought went into this as well as time and effort.

Just for fun, try and see how many trends you can spot.

Sweet Tool

http://labs.ideeinc.com/multicolr/

Bored at work today

Nerding out to pass the time. How's everything back at the ol' circus blog?

Re-sourcing Resources:

Stuck on a problem or just wanting to explore the work of other designers? Have a look at The Roxor, a nice trove of design valuables, featuring generous articles that aren't afraid to tip.

Great Work from the Olympus Team

(Or whatever agency does their work)

Mother's Day is coming up soon! (May 9th) and although this commercial mainly follows the life of a man, I can't help but think of the baby boomers.

That aside, here's an amazing stop motion movie using photos and an entire room.

The Olympus Pen Story

What Makes Good Design?

That's quite a question to tackle, but the good people over at Web Designer Depot have offered their answer.

It's a quick read with great accompanying images.

Annd just for fun, here's a jazzy, mind-blowing Super Mario World mashup/remix for any of you who remember playing it in a Service Merchandise when you were nine.

Hope it helps!

Sometimes freefonts.com doesn't exactly cut it. You need some inspiration from a place where not many people may know about, including yourself. Introducing Skout, a plethora of "resources for designers, by designers." Print/Web/Image all included. Even a section of sounds?

Be brave.

Shanghai World Expo 2010

A Designer's job, whether it be architectural or print/web based, is to deliver a unique and striking mastery of materials which hopefully provokes some sort of emotional response from the audience.

Here are some photos taken from the trial runs of the 2010 Shanghai Expo (which just recently opened this weekend). Color, size, shape, presentation, and attn. to detail are just a few aspects that these artists have beautifully displayed.

As with all posts on here, I hope this helps your creative process.

Innovative Inkwell calendar concept

Just a neat idea that might give some inspiration: site

Reminder to Students that normal hours for the student area are posted on the student entry.

STUDENT ENTRANCE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8:30am-11pm

Saturday hours are 2pm - 11pm

Sunday hours are 3pm - 11pm

Your security access card will not allow access to ANY doors outside these times. This includes entry and exit from the interactive wing, and the lobby. The only changes to this policy occur during 24hr period.

Students failing to bring their access card during normal business hours will be able to use a guest pass ONE time per quarter by checking one out from the receptionist.

This guest pass will be deactivated at 11pm that day. You will return the card to the receptionist no later than the next business day or a penalty of $25 will be assessed. If you have already utilized your guest pass for the quarter you will be asked to return home to retrieve your card or pay for a replacement.

Students failing to bring their access card during weekend hours will not allowed to gain entrance to the building. Guest passes during weekend hours will only be available to guests of personnel with a valid ID in hand.

BUSINESS HOURS FOR MAIN ENTRANCE

Monday - Friday 8:30am-7:30pm

Saturday hours are 10am - 2pm

(Saturday hours are for staff use only)

If there is a problem with your ID badge during the student hours please call your Campus Security Mgr @ 404-849-1039

Something Meaningful

Click to watch a short film about what some folks did when they got laid off. 

http://jhporter.com  HAPPY SPRING BREAK!

ArtBin Sidekick Storage Bin for sale

Transport and store supplies safely in this translucent polypropylene plastic storage unit. Measuring 15" x 12" x 7" with multiple compartments, it includes a lift-out tray for holding brushes, paints, scissors or other essentials. The lockable lid contains additional storage space.

Sells at Binders for $16.99. I'm asking for $9.

E-mail if you are interested: melisa.llanes@gmail.com

Next Level

Getting a job, visualized.

via Rethink

Logorama

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1352585771842&ref=nf

or part one and two via YT:
part 1:

and part 2:

2012: When it Happens Only One Man Survives

Warrior Dash Atlanta 2010: Are You a Warrior?

http://www.warriordash.com/register2010_southeast.php

A Big TV for Sale

Hey. I have a TV. Its Big. 35 inches. No, its not a flat screen. selling it for $150, or best offer. So, come one come all and let me know. 850-221-1033.

For all you Sylvia babes

Color Theory Quick Reference Poster <~ link

Can also be downloaded as a desktop background.

Not a bad Andy Azula impression

James Cameron+Papyrus=Box Office Smash?

                                       An Open Letter to James Cameron From Papyrus

Author of "The Copy Sins" has a blog.

Doreen Dvorin has some interesting industry snacks for you. Check it out:

http://kamikazecreative.blogspot.com/