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7 @ 8

the ‘livingroom’ exhibition space known as schrank 8 is back in amsterdam at last… this seventh edition features the work of ‘koen taselaar’ and opens next week (20th of april) at 5 pm

this series of events hosted by designer ‘hansje van halem’ is definitely the best cupboard-size design expo in amsterdam… of course it is also the only cupboard-sized expo in amsterdam but it would still be the best even if there were others, worth a visit…

m / 10-04-2012 15:04 - tags: , ,  

behance portfolio reviews

creative network ‘behance’ are organising worldwide review events in the coming months and i’m taking part at the local event in utrecht in early may… many thanks to ‘autobahn’ for the invite, it’s always a pleasure to meet the next generation

we’ve been a member since 2007 and my first piece of advice is… join! it’s free, well organised and free, what’s stopping you?

m / 10-04-2012 13:14 - tags: , ,  

after effects / photoshop / coffee

All footage taken from the original Rear Window (1954) directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The order of events is pretty much as seen in the movie.

full-screen highly recommended… more info on this amazing project from ‘jeff desom’ can be seen here on his website

(link via mister ‘uwe’)

m / 07-04-2012 16:40 - tags: , ,  

moving a pixel

the basics of image resolution by guess who… nice

m / 06-04-2012 13:35 - tags: ,  

one thing leads to another

…clearly at a point in his life his view of the client has shifted. “The right client (or one that shares your view of the world) can be your greatest asset,” he says. “The wrong client, who wants to use your skills to accomplish his sales objectives, can destroy your sense of yourself. Like good friends, good clients are hard to find…

interesting read this: a short interview with mister ‘milton glaser’ who has just published a new book to share some of his wisdom and experience

Do no harm. Do good work.

m / 06-04-2012 08:22 - tags: , ,