Every so often I like to compile interesting work people have sent me or that I've come across somewhere online. I hope you find this useful, and as always, if you have produced or have seen work you think people should see
let me know.
Something New
The New York Times online recently posted a multimedia package about the completed renovations at the Brooklyn Museum. The package incorporates video and still images, panoramic views of the museum, and audio narration.
Memo redesign is an efficient use of space, and looks good
Poynter's reporting intern, Matt Thompson, sent me this interesting link. A designer took a
White House memo about Bin Laden and
redesigned it. It's a good lesson in the power of visual organization. Here's what the designer
had to say about it.
Newsmap
Newsmap is a visually interesting display of news fed by Google News. Though its practical uses may be limited, it's nice to see something new and innovative. Kind of like the old days of the Web when there were lots of cool things to get inspired by.
Dr. Design's Definitive Design Links List
I included this because it has great resources for all your design needs. Page three is packed with resources and tutorials that could make your job easier.
From the American Institute of Graphic Arts site:
Presenting your Portfolio
If you're looking for a job this is a very helpful guide to what employers may look for in your book.
What is Graphic Design?
Ever try to explain to your family, or anyone, what you do? This may not help, but it's a cool little movie about what graphic design is all about.
Voice: AIGA Journal of Design
Voice highlights news about the world of graphic design.
Ask Dr. Design
The AIGA site also has a Dr. Design (not sure if they are related) that does a question and answer forum.
Newsmap sucks. What is so visually interesting about it? It...
