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Directives, Part II: Make Yourself Indispensable
2008-03-27 14:27:00
Making it through the interview and hiring process may feel like you've traded one set of hurdles for another. After all, now that you've been hired, there's work to be done, right? You've already demonstrated your capabilities and that you have the potential to be an invaluable member of the team...but how do you actually cross the line from expendable to indispensable?
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blik: Making Ideas Stick
2008-03-24 22:35:00
Scott Flora and Jerinne Neils founded blik as an exploration into the 'wall as canvas,' and were initially inspired by like likes of Andy Warhol, Sol LeWitt and Damien Hirst. Through widely varied collaborations with companies, artists and students, the team has curated a line of self-adhesive surface decals which are as easily applied as they are removed, allowing spaces to evolve and adapt on a whim. Behance sat down with Scott Flora for the skinny on partnerships, keeping their line fresh, and making ideas happen in the world of blik.
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Tip: Seek Stimulation From Randomness
2008-03-21 23:34:00
Some of the most productive creative minds rely on a periodic self-administered dose of randomness to stay stimulated. Stimulation is not only necessary when developing new ideas, but is also critical when refining solutions to a particular problem. Every brain benefits from new angles that often escape your traditional point of view.
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Directives, Part I: If You Care, They'll Care
2008-03-20 02:18:00
What's that? Your portfolio alone is enough to get you hired on the spot? Think again. The powers-that-be of the creative establishment want more than a strong book, they want to know you're bringing a certain je ne sais quoi to their team as well. In the first installment of a four-part series, Behance asked a select group of decision-makers from dynamic creative teams exactly what they're looking for in new hires.
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Will Murai: Personal Space
2008-03-18 01:01:00
Will Murai is an illustrator, graphic designer and comic book colorist living in Aruja, Brazil. His short yet prolific career has seen him work with the likes of Marvel Comic, DC Comics and Lew'Lara, along with building his personal portfolio which includes t-shirts, prints and private commissions. Behance sat down with Murai to get the skinny on working from home, early disappointments, and staying true to his original vision.
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Tip: Rely on Initiative, Not Experience
2008-03-14 22:25:00
Companies are obsessed with resumes, constituents rely on credibility, and one’s past experiences are regarded as the best indication of future success. After all, what beats a great track record?
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The Apartment: Exploring Every Option
2008-03-12 15:18:00
As a founder and Head Creative Director of The Apartment in New York City, Stefan Boublil regularly defies convention to create memorable experiences to both the clients his firm retains, and the creatives who work alongside him. Of paramount importance in The Apartment's creative process is to deliver outstanding results every time, even if that means having a client question their original request or admitting that they need a little more time to get it right. Those things, Boublil is totally fine with.
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Spotlight: T-Shirt Design in the Behance Network
2008-03-08 22:02:00
Right now, in a certain area of town, some disillusioned soul is plunking down some serious cash for a "vintage" t-shirt. Later tonight, his wish to appear effortless, cool and just that tad bit obscure will be dashed when he finds out that not only is a likeminded individual in the same bar wearing his prized tee, but that Urban Outfitters also carries it in stock. In the discount bin. In any case, he's going to be disappointed by his purchase. If our hero had taken some time to peruse the talent in the Behance Network , he wouldn't have to worry about the design factor of his choice; we don't really deal in the avoidance of impending disaster.
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WEJETSET: The Impassioned Voyage
2008-03-07 00:40:00
As the founder and publisher of wejetset, Taj Reid is committed to providing meaningful and inspiring experiences to his fellow travelers, through a carefully curated product line and travel guide. In the next year, Taj and the wejetset team plan to expand past the online realm and into their first retail location in Old City Philadelphia, as well as launching their magazine in a physical format. Behance caught up with Taj to find out how, in the midst of all this jetsetting, his outfit got started and he manages to keep everything organized.
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ThussFarrell: Balance Points
2008-03-05 00:22:00
The 'About' page at ThussFarrell will tell you many things: Rebecca Thuss, during her decade-long tenure at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia held seven titles, was a key player in the development of the company's creative vision, and before leaving would collect a myriad awards for her work. Patrick Farrell founded Branch Design Office in New York City, and is as comfortable using a table saw as he is building websites for the ASPCA and Columbia University.
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Tip: Think Inside a Self-Constructed Box
2008-02-29 21:01:00
Whenever we generate ideas, we’re always told to 'think outside the box.' We’ve been trained to play the 'numbers' game in the creative process, to populate the wall with as many ideas as possible until one sticks. This process, if done incorrectly, can yield frustrating meetings that run in circles. Sometimes these wayward brainstorms can cast you far from a viable solution. Over the past couple of years, our team has come to recognize some necessary constraints that help generate new and fresh ideas.
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Adobe Design Achievers: Winning Insight
2008-02-29 02:07:00
With Behance as a proud sponsor of this year's Adobe Design Achievement Awards, we were lucky enough to have three of last year's award winning participants talk about their experiences with us -- and judging by these glowing reports, the ADAAs have more than a bright, exciting future ahead.
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Tatiana Arocha: Unabated Inspiration
2008-02-27 23:16:00
Accomplished across a vast cross-section of disciplines -- graphic design, illustration, photography and film-making -- Tatiana Arocha's portfolio reflects a hunger for creative stimulation and communication. In addition to her innovative commercial works for the likes of Sundance, MTV and Wieden+Kennedy, her partnership with Alex Moulton has produced a slew of live-action films for a wide clientele, and her Brooklyn art forum, Servicio Ejecutivo allows artists sharing her passion for innovation exposure in its galleries, both online and in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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ADAA: Nurturing Excellence
2008-02-22 01:21:00
The Adobe Design Achievement Awards seek to highlight and celebrate the finest student accomplishments in technological and creative artistry. Now in its eighth year and continuing the legacy of Adobe founder, John Warnock, the awards have evolved from a US-only, two-category competition into one spanning 36 countries, nine languages and 12 categories and harnessing the power of previous winners to direct and shape the awards' direction. Claire Erwin sat down with us to discuss the past, present and future of the awards.

Ben Kaufman: Launching Kluster
2008-02-20 02:32:00
Kluster is a newly launched web-based collaboration and decision-making platform. Born of humbler roots -- namely Mophie, an iPod accessory company relying heavily on its customer base in the design and development process -- Kluster seeks to foster the same principals that made Mophie so popular by engaging the general public to conceive, design, brand, and launch new products.

Checkpoints: Professionalism
2008-02-15 23:13:00
Professionalism helps others relate to your ideas. To raise funds, engage different people, and develop partnerships, your ideas must gain traction with a broader audience. You need people to be receptive to you. To ensure maximum receptivity, productive creative professionals are flexible with how they present their work.

David Carvalho: Hello, Karpa
2008-02-14 03:02:00
As a creative professional, David Carvalho prefers to keep his project involvement not unlike that of a buffet table -- overflowing with collaborations, side-projects and companies. In addition to co-founding Pkage Design and working at Spirituc as a senior designer, he's also responsible for Portugal's first online design store, Propaganda and the premiere PDF-based design magazine, Camouflage which, over the course of three years, published artists such as Tom Muller, Jemma Gura and Mark Boyce. Behance sat down with Carvalho and his alter ego, Karpa, to find out how they keep it all on the same plate.

Standard Motion: Ulterior Motives
2008-02-12 23:53:00
Jon Setzen founded his small, Brooklyn-based design studio, Standard Motion , based on a few simple principles: simple, clean design, cultivating close and meaningful client relationships and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit. Building a client base spanning some of the most recognizable names in music, photography, media and restaurant industries, Setzen remains true to those original principles and his own family values.

Be Contest: Newborn Spring Showcase
2008-02-09 05:48:00
Even among the most talented emerging creative professionals, there is a shortage of opportunities to present your work broadly and get exposure (and feedback) from top curators, critics, and buyers. Behance is pleased to help the Newborn Spring Showcase identify an additional artist to include in this year's show. We are also thrilled that a member of the Behance Network will benefit from this opportunity.
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Alex Trochut: Family Ties
2008-02-07 15:51:00
Alex Trochut doesn't pick sides...at least when it comes to deciding whether he'd prefer to work in type, illustration or design. This claim is both surprising and not-so-surprising, considering that he's the grandson of Joan Trochut, developer of Super-Veloz, a modular ornamental and typographic system in the 1940s, and conversely because he's the first family member since his grandfather to choose the route of designer. His equal adoration for these creative genus allows the creation of his unique, expressive works.
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Rod Hunt: Keeping it Fresh
2008-02-06 00:23:00
Rod Hunt is a London-based artist who has built his reputation on character-heavy landscapes and retro-themed illustrations. Alongside a portfolio featuring work for clients like FHM, The Observer, Maxim and Vodafone, international gallery exhibits and countless personal projects, he somehow finds time to devote to the Association of Illustrators in the role of Deputy Chairman.
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Tip: Fight Your Way to Breakthroughs
2008-02-01 19:43:00
Many creative teams believe that their greatest mistakes are made when nobody argues. When you really care about an idea, you are likely to develop an opinion; when multiple people have a strong opinion, you’re bound to disagree - and clash. Your approach to managing the impassioned “fighting” that ensues is a critical factor in your ability to find the best solution. While some people shy away from confrontation, we have found that a healthy dose of tension helps ideas thrive.
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Chuck Anderson: Maverick-Built Foundations
2008-01-31 06:07:00
Chuck Anderson possesses an inimitable type of raw talent some artists spend a lifetime failing to achieve. At just twenty-three, the freelance illustrator, photographer and designer has racked up one of the most impressive client lists imaginable, manages various personal projects like NP&Co and The Brilliance, yet still possesses a down-home charm rooted deep in his Illinois upbringing.
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