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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. More About: Inside
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. More About: Insight , Winning
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. More About: Inspiration
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. More About: Contest
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. More About: Contest
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. More About: Family , Alex , Family Ties
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. More About: Family , Alex , Family Ties
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. More About: Fresh
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. More About: Fight
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. More About: Foundations , Chuck
Theme Magazine: Worldly Perspective
2008-01-30 05:25:00 Theme is a lifestyle magazine with a strong focus on contemporary Asian culture. Its founders, Jiae Kim and John Lee, blended their combined experience in design, advertising, art direction and fashion to curate a publication with a singular "theme" for each issue. Their unique perspective attracts a creative, intelligent audience with an appreciation for well-written content and well-designed editorial with a global perspective. More About: Magazine , Theme , Perspective
La-Tercera: It's in the Details
2008-01-24 20:48:00 La-Tercera was founded in 2007 by Ale De Carvalho, after his relocation to London from his native Sao Paulo, Brazil. Having worked in the past with dynamic clients such as Alexandre Herchcovitch, Motorola and Ellus as both a freelancer and as part of a small studio, his move to London has seen that trend continue, adding the likes of AKQA, Mook, The Streets and Sunsilk to his already impressive resume. More About: Details
Justin Lerner: The Replacement Child
2008-01-23 02:27:00 Justin Lerner is a writer and director based in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from UCLA with a Master's degree in directing, his critically acclaimed thesis film, The Replacement Child has made rounds to multiple film festivals, including making its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. For a recent graduate, his momentum is focused in one direction: upwards. Behance took some time with Lerner to discuss balancing a creative mind with a productive schedule, harnessing critical energy and making the most of creative differences. More About: Justin
Checkpoints: Perspiration
2008-01-17 23:41:00 Successful outcomes don't just require hard work, they deserve it. An idea's journey through conception, development and final execution should not rely upon lucky breaks, but rather, on focus and drive. The exhaustion that accompanies a project -- whether physical, emotional or creative -- can be a difficult roadblock to overcome during the creative process.
Adriana de Barros: Visual Poetry
2008-01-16 21:39:00 Adriana de Barros is an artist, writer, and poet. After spending her formative childhood years in Toronto, Canada, she returned to her native Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, at age fifteen. As the principal and creative director of Breathewords she has established herself in the online community through her multi-disciplined exploration of art, cinema, music and literature. Her unique style and technical application has spanned a number of projects, most notably at the foundation of her project Scene 360. More About: Poetry , Visual
Hero Design Studio: Smaller is Better
2008-01-14 22:13:00 Many people -- creatives, especially -- dream of ditching their day jobs to pursue their true passion. While most may find this prospect too daunting, too unstable, Elizabeth Manos-Brickey did exactly that when she left her job at a large ad agency to develop Hero Design Studio with her husband. Since then, the only time she's looked back has been to remind herself of where she won't end up again.
Vladimir Zimakov: Preserving Print
2008-01-11 21:58:00 It's hard to imagine a world where books don't exist. Despite what seems to be a digital-heavy shift in direct response to an increasing desire for instant gratification, it remains unlikely that the world of publishing will ever truly abandon tangible productions of their offerings. More About: Print , Vladimir
Holger Pooten: Back to Basics
2008-01-09 20:11:00 There's a reason clients like Adidas, Marie Claire and Vogue are enamored with the work of Holger Pooten. Unafraid to take risks or ruffle feathers, Pooten was honored early in his career with both the Agfa Talents Award and the Hasselblad Scholarship for his provocative, fantastical and innovative imagery. More About: Back , Back To Basics , Basics
Amit Gupta: Relentless Interaction
2008-01-07 23:12:00 Amit Gupta wants to change the way you interact with others. He's not just saying that, either -- it's evidenced in every aspect of his life, be it creating offline ventures like the co-working sessions called Jelly which now take place all over the country, building non-profits and writing books with Seth Godin or teaching users how to better their photography through his hyper-successful newsletter, Photojojo. More About: Interaction , Interact
Spotlight: Industrial Design in the Behance Network
More articles from this author:2008-01-05 03:07:00 There's something organically fascinating about industrial design. The countless hours of concept design and development is a factor few end-users actually consider when they purchase a product which actually performs above (or below) their needs and desires, but is appreciated (or despised) nonetheless. We in the design community, however, possess a deeper understanding of this process -- that's why today we shine a bright light on our favorite products, in all stages of development, on the Behance Network . More About: Design , Industrial , Spotlight , Industrial Design 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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