Yearly Archives: 2009

Now it all makes sense.

Apparently I missed the “Magic” tool last time I was in Illustrator. Thanks Chris for the tip.

Posted in Amusement, Cleverness & Wit, Course Related, Education, Repost From Cited Source, Resources, Technical Geekery, Visual Concepts, Vocation & Profession

Captain Dreyfus on Devil’s Island with Photoshop

“But they don’t have to reconcile the contradictions in order to cope with reality. The contradictions are themselves the form that a reconciliation with reality takes.” -Adam Gropnik

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Fiddling & Time Wasters, Repost From Cited Source, Visual Concepts

That’s a wrap.

It’s not empty! The box IS the gift. Don’t worry, they will understand.

Posted in Amusement, Craftiness

Pro Gloria et Patria

Are you one of those naive souls who believes design can save the world? (Well, it can. That’s not the point here.) This book provides ample evidence that you, me and everyone else working in design are monkey-fisted, tools of the man!

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Design History, Visual Concepts

Cogent Design Philosophy in Three Easy Branches

Philosophic types maintain that there are three branches of inquiry not including your questions regarding your neighbor’s sexual orientation. (And that isn’t your business anyway.)

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Design History, Design Theory