During December, DTG readers were asked to submit their favorite shareware, freeware or commercial software discoveries... and we have a great line-up including: PowerPro Win-only FREEWARE; Digital Juice Drops; Fractal Design Print Pro; Nikon & Canon cameras and Converting True Type Fonts! So here are the top posts from December's winning designers on BEST STUFF ...
In November we asked Design CAFE subscribers to comment on their favorite holiday promotions, folding cards, and creative ideas. We didn't get many, but the ones we got were quite nice. Some of their work is under the "Fantastic Folds" topic (below) and comments are in this month's winners' circle:
Rusbiz.com's Nowshade Kabir takes us on a field trip to MSN's new search engine... "consider all the new features of MSN that Google does not have yet, its ability to cover natural language queries, quality level and relevance of results, ability to refine searches, you may want to consider the MSN Search Engine".
In October we asked Design CAFE subscribers to comment on their favorite holiday promotions, folding cards, and creative ideas. We received a number of great idea starters, and here are a few. Watch for more as the holiday season continues... DT&G readers talk about great holiday promotions.
You are drawn into a web site appearing to be authentic with familiar graphics and logos... but wait! Something's wrong with this email... something's seriously wrong! Rusbiz.com's Nowshade Kabir demystifies the emerging crime wave of Phishing for Your Identity.
All through October the topic is once again about fonts and typography; as the Fall Fonts Festival continues! Read about the favorites from September and October's posts where DT&G readers talk about typography.
We had some wonderful input during September and October -- so many to chose from -- Melissa shares her favorite "Books to avoid 'bad' type"; Donna says "Type should enhance the sentiment"; Mike writes about "New opportunities for fonts under OS X"; Martha shares her favorites from the "Font Fairy" and four others land in the winners' circle! Read them all in the Creative Networking Department
Andy Williams, noted nature photographer and a director at CritterZone.com shares his experience and takes us along on a nature shoot to capture some rather striking photos of wildlife... The Price of Admission to Goosedom.
Mix the LA art scene with an open show where every entry will be shown, and what do you get? An amazing show of digital art from some of the best -- in the Creative Net department see: Snap To Grid.
During June, DTG readers were asked to relate insights, emotions and antidotes about patriotic art and design in their country. Evidently this wasn't one of the more popular themes because it brought the least number of responses as any monthly theme in the past. And, only three of those actually gave any kind of insight beyond "register me for a prize." Visit with designers as they share their comments and reflections on ... Patriotic Design
It's June, and in many places, people will be planning or embarking on summer vacations! When the designer goes on vacation, all design problems may be left behind at the office or studio -- or, perhaps a little bit of the studio will come along. During May, DTG readers were asked to relate tips, stories and antidotes about their reflections on taking a vacation. Do you get away from it all -- or do you continue to think about design in your travels? So, take a look at how June's winning designers take their vacations...
Congratulations Winners...
Steve H Takes a book along... Roger E also takes along books... David C "Degauses" his mind... Jackie gets her best ideas on vacation... and Sarah tries to leave it behind -- but doesn't always succeed!in the Creative Networking Department
JULY is the patriotic month in the U.S.A. because it was in July of 1776 that our Declaration of Independence was signed. In all countries however, designers are called upon to design patriotic images for that country's celebration. This August the Olympics will travel to the original location for the Olympics, Greece -- a super opportunity for designers around the world to promote their homeland. Now, share your ideas, examples and favorite Patriotic Designs...
* Favorite posters, book covers, magazine covers on Patriotism
* The approach you might take in a patriotic design
* Favorite variations or themes using your country's flag
* Designers: Pros and Cons of patriotic design
* Opinions: when is patriotic design good? Bad?
During July we'll also show you the inside story on "TOTAL TRAINING" and Deke "Dr. Photoshop" McClelland's finest hour. We'll also give away a whole collection of Total Training DVDs featuring Deke himself. You do NOT want to miss that.
Thanks for reading... go forth and have a great vacation!
Fred
Editor / Publisher, DT&G Magazine
Parting words: on the topic of "Design Vacation"
"All intellectual improvement arises from leisure"
Samuel Johnson... This month's winners on "Design Vacation" ... This month's winners on "Design Vacation"
I wish to thank everyone for participating in this month's issue, the more creative input we get, the more benefits everyone will get out of it!
During June and July, many people head out on vacation. However, many will 'take along' a little bit of the office or work to catch up on. So, in June our topic will be "DESIGN VACATION" where we'll all share ideas for
* Recommend books for designers on vacation?
* Recommend places for a "Design Vacation"
* Designers: how do you take care of clients when you're on vacation?
* Designers: Favorite "Vacation" designs you've done
* Well designed Vacation, travel or destination publications
So share your suggestions, and perhaps you'll win some of our great prizes!
Happy MAY, and ... don't forget Mother's day. Perhaps you should call her right now.
Thanks for reading... go forth and be creative
Fred
Editor / Publisher, DT&G Magazine
Parting words:
"What would life be if
we had no courage to attempt anything?"
Vincent Van Gogh ... This month's winners on "Creativity"
This month's topic is "Creativity" ... Where do all those great ideas come from? Well, your fellow DTG readers have their own ideas about creativity, and we think you'll enjoy sharing the experience with them. Keep reading for all our "Creative" topics this month... then go out there and be creative your self!
Of course you can see the winners in the Creative Networking Department
Welcome to spring time! Again we top the record for content and some pretty special guests... first Richard Lynch helps us unravel the question whether to buy Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, and then Ani Phyo shares her "Seven Steps to Return on Web Design" from her latest book. Finally, Photoshop expert Mark Clarkson is on hand to help Photoshop 911 show you how to convert a photo to a line drawing! It's a great linel-up -- but that's not all!
Those Designing Women are back as the March theme overflows into April: Joyce Evans and Bennie Taylor both makes appearances in Web Design Critiques -- helping web designers with no less than five critiques! Also, Melissa Mason is back with a visit to her Seattle "semi artist" studios.
March's discussion topic and prize puzzle was "Spring Color." DTG readers were challenged with sharing their ideas and feedback on "COLOR." We have five winners who took the time to share their insightful and entertaining comments with you. Of course you can see the winners in the Creative Networking DepartmentCreative Networking Department
Do you feel lucky? Do'ya? During February our readers competed for prizes by sharing their lucky or unlucky experiences in the design business. Come along and meet the winners and read their winning comments in the Creative Networking department... Luck of the Designer
Catherine Morley, one of our original Designing Women makes a return return appearance this month with new stuff and new energy behind Katz Design
A new young web site has become a blockbuster in the design community attracting some of the most influential names in the graphic design industry. "Creative Latitude" was started by Catherine Morley, one of our Designing Women this month, and the site features some wonderful content for anyone in communication arts. Check out Creative Latitude
Naturally, when welcoming a new year we sometimes look back to where we've been. These two articles reach back to the dawn of the computing years, before the internet, and still ring true today.
* Cary Lu talks about Computing's Holy Wars
* James Redelfs: Personal Computer Software and Ethics. See: Creative Networking
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