Watch: 10 novice Photoshop mistakes to avoid

If you rely on Photoshop for part of your day-to-day work, chances are that you’ve picked up some useful tips and tricks from online tutorials. And while these lessons are sure to improve your skills, it’s also useful to know what Photoshop mistakes to avoid.
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Daniel Swanick
November 30, 2016
VideoWork & Productivity

Old books turned into fairytale sculptures

We often think of pop-up books as a simple way to entertain kids (or at least we did before the iPad came along). However, they can be so much more than that. When done well, pop-up books can be engaging, imaginative, and even works of artistic brilliance. If you want…
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Daniel Swanick
November 29, 2016
Art & Design

Exclusive $20,000 Cheetos cheetah-inspired jewellery

Trying to figure out that perfect, thoughtful gift for a loved one at Christmas is tough. But don’t worry, because Cheetos has come to the rescue. And I’m not talking about give your partner a big bag of cheesy crisps, but a new cheetah-inspired jewellery set.
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Daniel Swanick
November 28, 2016
Fashion & BeautyFood & Beverage

10 differences between designers and clients

From the most seasoned Creative Director to a Graphic Design graduate all know that creatives and clients don’t always see eye-to-eye. Besides having contrasting roles, their perceptions on colours differences, typeface and image source also vary. While designers might value creative ideas, they’re worth nothing to a…
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Daniel Swanick
November 25, 2016
Art & DesignHumourLifestyle

Modern light fixtures turn into animals when illuminated

When award-winning Tel Aviv-based designer Chen Bikovski was growing up, she was fascinated by pop-up books. Mesmerized with the experience of three-dimensional storybooks, she transformed this idea into her design practice.
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Daniel Swanick
November 24, 2016
Art & DesignTechnology & Innovation

Count down 2017 with a Scandinavian inspired calendar

Calendars usually take the form of small pads or wall hanging posters. Easily visible, they take up minimal space, making them ideal for office use. Now there’s a three-dimensional alternative that you can put on your desk, ready for 2017.
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Daniel Swanick
November 23, 2016
Art & DesignTechnology & Innovation

Minimalist WWF ads show the impact of global warming

Climate change is already having a significant impact on global ecosystems and communities. Rising average temperatures don’t simply mean warmer winters. Some regions are already experiencing more extreme heat, cold, flooding and drought. To help raise awareness, Leo Burnett Philippines has come up with a collection of print…
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Daniel Swanick
November 22, 2016
AdvertisingNature

Do designers need post-secondary education?

Gaining a post-secondary education can be an incredibly valuable experience for your design skills. The popular perception of needing education to be successful is getting a college or university degree and working for a company which pays you per your education level. However, it doesn’t…
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Daniel Swanick
November 21, 2016
Art & DesignTipsWork & Productivity

Useless plastic NoPhone curbs smartphone addiction

According to Occam’s razor, the simplest solutions are oft the best. And when trying to ease smartphone addiction, it couldn’t possibly get simpler than the NoPhone. This 100% water resistant phone-shaped device is essentially a rectangular plastic slab. What does it do? Absolutely nothing save act as surrogate…
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Daniel Swanick
November 18, 2016
HabitsTechnology & InnovationVideo

A handy guide to keeping your beard well-groomed

As someone who has had facial hair for nearly twenty years, I can tell you it takes a lot of work to grow out a great beard. Good grooming habits are essential, no matter if it’s for a cause like Movember or just because you want…
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Daniel Swanick
November 17, 2016
Fashion & BeautyInfographicTips

Cross-stitch street art adds colorful blooms to Spanish streets

Cross-stitching is not just for your grandmother anymore. Spanish artist Raquel Rodrigo is taking the decorative embroidery to the next level with gorgeous floral patterns that blanket forgotten urban spaces. Raquel decided to mix cross-stitch and street art, creating some beautiful embroidered floral compositions on the walls of…
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Daniel Swanick
November 15, 2016
Everything

How to help avoid a hangover

Ask any expert, and they’ll tell you that the best way to avoid a hangover is to lay off the booze. Or just stay drunk, your call. To fend off the nausea, headache, dizziness, and general misery that often follows an intense night of drinking, check out this infographic…
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Daniel Swanick
November 14, 2016
Food & BeverageInfographicLifestyleTips
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