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

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

Monochrome stencil illustrations brought to life with graffiti

Fighting back against the mundane, artist Martin Whatson uses colour to bring urban scenes to life. He accomplishes this by interrupting these monochrome urban settings with explosions of vibrantly painted graffiti. 
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Daniel Swanick
November 8, 2016
Illustration

Best travel photos from Siena International Photo Awards

Although the Siena International Photo Awards was only conceived last year, it’s already regarded as a prestigious award. Photographers from over 100 countries around the world have submitted their images for the 2016 awards. Results for this years submission of over 15,000 photos have just been announced.…
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Daniel Swanick
November 3, 2016
PhotographyTravel

Cute offensive animal greeting cards

Are you one of those people who love to hand out greeting cards? Well, I’m not. There’s nothing as impersonal and insincere that you can receive on a special occasion. If you’re going to give a greeting card, make sure it says how you really feel. So…
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Daniel Swanick
November 2, 2016
HumourIllustration

Limited edition art supplies created by Karl Lagerfeld

Adult colouring books are currently one of the top trending items, and rightfully so. Colouring books for adults are touted as a therapeutic activity to de-stress and increase mindfulness. They’re dominating best-seller lists and compelling countless grown-ups to find art supplies to colour with.
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Daniel Swanick
November 1, 2016
Art & DesignMarketingVideo

Puzzle book requires solving each page before reading

The downside to finding a really good book is that it’s over before you want it to be. But that won’t be the case with this five page book. That’s because you’ll need to solve a complex mechanical puzzle on each page before you can turn to the…
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Daniel Swanick
October 28, 2016
Art & DesignGames

Instagram’s latest lip art trend brings us crystallized lips

Instagram has a tremendous influence over the beauty industry. If something starts catching on via the social media platform, it’s sure to make waves with fashionistas everywhere. The newest beauty rage amongst these make-up addicts is now crystallized lips. 
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Daniel Swanick
October 26, 2016
Art & DesignFashion & Beauty

Driftwood sculptures that represent the spirit of nature

Once nature has created the canvas, Debra Bernier begins her work using natural materials such as driftwood.
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Daniel Swanick
October 24, 2016
Art & DesignNature

The essential guide to easily writing a catchy headline

Do you want to know how to quickly write an attractive and catchy headline for your blog post? It’s one thing to write great content, but it’s another thing to get it read and ranked.
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Daniel Swanick
October 19, 2016
CopywritingInfographicTipsWork & Productivity

Mesmerizing kinetic sand drawing tables

Condemned to roll a boulder up a mountain for all eternity, Sisyphus was a legend from Greek mythology. However, in these mesmerizing tables, Sisyphus is a kinetic sculpture that rolls a ball through sand. Under the glass top of the tables are a thin layer of sand. Beneath…
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Daniel Swanick
October 18, 2016
Art & DesignTechnology & InnovationVideo

Beautifully designed cakes look straight out of fairytales

Kings and Queens, elves, fairies, giants and gnomes. Imagine beautifully designed cakes made especially for people in fairytales. That’s certainly what you get when you take a look at Julián Ángel’s baked beauties.
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Daniel Swanick
October 14, 2016
Art & DesignFood & Beverage
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