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Flashpoint Character Portraits
When I lost my phone I took the opportunity in the downtime to do some graphics for a Flashpoint Fan Group on Facebook (FPTO). They cover the team’s six active field officers; Sgt. Gregory Parker, Ed Lane, “Jules” Callaghan, Sam Braddock, “Spike” Scarlatti, and “Wordy”. For posterity (and because there were some downloading errors on … Continue reading
Should I Work For Free?
Quite often, freelancers designers (and freelancers of any kind) are posed with a dilemma. A ‘client’ comes to you with a project but, for whatever reason, they say there won’t be any compensation (are they really a client if you’re not getting paid?) but they’ve promised you all sorts of other benefits or (even stickier) … Continue reading
Be Creative. Do Some Good. Go to Cannes.
Well, this sounds worthwhile. I wonder if I know any creative types? The deadline to submit your entry is May 9, 2011. A jury of top industry experts chaired by Craig Davis, Chief Creative Officer Publicis Mojo and founder of Brandkarma, will announce the winners on May 21, 2011. For more info: Good Work.
Enable your Twitter HTTPS
You can now use Twitter with a secure connection which should help protect your account from being hijacked or spoofed or all that yummy hackery stuff. Pull down the menu for your account (top right) and select SETTINGS. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings page and check the box for HTTPS. Confirm the change … Continue reading
LocalMind: The HumanInt App
HUMANINT. n.abbr (jargon) Human intelligence; in espionage, HUMANINT is information obtained from human sources, as opposed to more technical sources. LocalMind is a new location-based iPhone and web app designed to work in conjunction with FourSquare. They launched expressly for SxSW and are still adjusting their functionality based on feedback. However, as it stands, it … Continue reading
How To Get A Vanity URL For Your Facebook Page
How do you change your Facebook page’s address to a vanity URL? It’s a question which has frustrated many, including me. While the answer can be found within Facebook’s knowledge base (sort of), it can be annoying to find. Surprisingly, it’s a very simple answer. – – – Go to http://www.facebook.com/username to begin. You will … Continue reading
Say My Name!
Alternate graphic done for tomorrow’s article on Facebook Vanity URLs. It was decided this was too overpowering for such a small article. However, I hadda post it because Office Space (from where I swiped the original still) occupies a warm spot in my heart. (hee-hee, oops. scheduled that for the wrong day)
The History of Science Fiction
I love me some good gorram sci-fi. I enjoy the frak out of history, too. And, frell, I adore design. So, an infographic on The History of Science Fiction makes for one happy Angelo. Fast Company‘s Cliff Kuang breaks it down. By the way, the artist’s name is Ward Shelly. That’s just a shiny coincidence, … Continue reading
Trainspotting: A Case Study in Cool
Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with movies. I love the stories, the cinematography, the actors, the behind-the-scenes, the special effects, the legends, the mysteries, the awards, and all that schtuff. I also love the marketing. I love the marketing of movies because I believe it is both an artistic and business enterprise, … Continue reading
The Writer is Overrated
The idea of the writer … has become overrated. To think that you’re this orchestrating wizard and that you have to have this story to tell and you have to have lived and seen crazy shit to be able to put it out there is absurd. To me it’s just as crazy or scary or … Continue reading
Protect Thine Posterior
…by which I mean: Cover Your Ass. Perhaps you’ve already been exposed to the work axiom of C.Y.A. before. If you haven’t, allow me to present my understanding of it. C.Y.A. is not merely a selfish goal. And it is not confined solely to business. It should be a way of life. It boils down … Continue reading
