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Tip: Supervising Productivity
2007-11-20 16:12:00
Action steps are worthless without a sense of accountability to complete them. Every day, the oversight of colleagues and clients helps us stay focused. In the mishmash of daily life, we must feel accountable in order to stay productive and push ideas forward.
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Announcing Winners: The First Be-Contests
2007-11-19 18:35:00
A while ago, we decided to kick off contest opportunities on Behance by introducing Be-Contests across the realms of Graphic Design, Photography, Film, Fashion and Blogging. As the voting drew to a close last week, we were pleased to discover the contests -- which would reward each of the five grand prize winners with $1000 cash and ten runners-up with a set of Behance's "Action" products -- had been a giant success.
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Si Scott: The Bare-Bones Approach
2007-11-06 16:37:00
Si Scott is a UK-based illustrator, choosing to divide his time between Manchester and London -- a decision which he fully admits he uses primarily as a source of inspiration. His intricate, entirely hand-drawn technique has seen his work commissioned by the likes of Nike Europe, UNICEF, Casio and the BBC as both an illustrator and art director.
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Tip: Restricting The Creative Perfectionist
2007-11-05 17:03:00
Creatives are intensely emotionally tied to their work, and as a result are often perfectionists; sometimes the relentless pursuit for perfection and artistic integrity is at the expense of productivity and execution. Sometimes great ideas never happen because we insist on them happening the exact way we envision them , and our rationality is left by the wayside as we become overly immersed in the work we love.
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Spotlight: Typography in the Behance Network
2007-11-02 22:10:00
Typography is the core and founding element of graphic design, but is often overlooked and most certainly under-appreciated. Fortunately, Behance Network is a place which happily fosters and promotes artists talented in this creative arena, a small sampling of which we are pleased to spotlight for you today.
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Spotlight: Typography in the Behance Network
2007-11-02 22:10:00
Typography is the core and founding element of graphic design, but is often overlooked and most certainly under-appreciated. Fortunately, Behance Network is a place which happily fosters and promotes artists talented in this creative arena, a small sampling of which we are pleased to spotlight for you today.
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Beautiful/Decay: Disciplined Artistry
2007-11-01 14:57:00
Amir H. Fallah is the creative director and founder of Beautiful /Decay, a publication with humble roots as a 3000 copy, black-and-white distribution covering underground art, design, fashion and culture. Since its inception in 1996, the magazine has blossomed, now boasting a 45,000 copy circulation, a clothing line and and online store. Amir took some time to tell Behance about his daily routines, his passions as an artist and the importance of time management.
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Day 19 Photography: Focused Creative Innovation
2007-10-30 15:04:00
Day 19 Photography is Jeremy and Claire Weiss, a dynamic photography team based in Los Angeles that is unafraid to take risks when it comes to their work. Whether it's their ability to convince subjects to simulate bloody noses or their non-traditional portfolio presentation, their talent and innovation has not gone unnoticed by the companies such as Nokia, DIRECTV, record labels Arista and Virgin as well as numerous publications. This year sees the release of their first book, Day 19: The First Ten Years. Behance took some time to chat with Jeremy about their motivations, strengths and weaknesses as photographers and business people.
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Piers Fawkes: Productive Consultancy
2007-10-25 19:19:00
Piers Fawkes founded and has been managing PSFK, a trends and innovation company since 2003, after its humble conception as a blog. The company's consultancy practice has worked with companies ranging from Corona to Samsung and has been featured on CNBC and BBC and in Financial Times and AdWeek. The publishing side of PSFK now attracts writers and readers alike worldwide, from New York and Los Angeles, to Norway, Vancouver, Mexico City and Mumbai. Behance sat down with Piers to find out about how he handles his email (despite lacking wireless web) and the importance of prioritization.
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Malota: Development of Ideas
2007-10-23 15:17:00
Malota is Mar Hernandez, born in Jaén, Spain in 1980. Although her early years took place in Yecla, a small town in the north, Mar relocated to Valencia in the late nineties to enroll at the University of Fine Arts of San Carlos. Today, Mar works as an illustrator and freelance designer for diverse clients; her unique style has caught the attention of various international publications and networks such as MTV. Behance caught up with Mar to discuss the process behind her business venture, as well as its organizational and collaborative aspects.
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Tom Muller: Creative Process
2007-10-19 14:57:00
Tom Muller is a Belgian-born, London-based graphic designer who is no stranger to multitasking or collaborative projects. After receiving his MA in Graphic and Advertising Design from Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts, he's held positions at Vir2L Studios Europe and Mam Tor™ Publishing, regularly conspires on web- and print-based projects with artist Ashley Wood and currently serves as Creative Director at Kleber Design Ltd.
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Human Ideas: Adopt The Sky
2007-10-15 06:15:00
Human Ideas was founded by Eric Husband and Dave Keepper, two ad agency creative directors who wanted to reduce their capitalist footprint. Their latest project, Adopt TheSky.org, is a site that empowers people to broadcast their views on clean air. Behance caught up with Eric and Dave to discuss collaboration, balance, and their latest project.
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Jane D'Arensbourg: On Lessons & Glass
2007-10-12 09:31:00
Jane D'Arensbourg has been working with glass since 1993. She creates glass sculptures, installations, lighting and glass jewelry. Her jewelry emphasis began in 2002, and her work can now be found in shops throughout the US, including the MOMA design store in New York and Kaviar and Kind, Los Angeles (among others globally). Behance caught up with Jane to discuss the fragility of glass, the need for mistakes, and balancing work with life.
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Nove Studio: Fresh Perspective
2007-10-09 05:36:00
Marco and Anne Cibola run a graphic design firm called Nove Studio based in Dundas, Ontario. Nove Studio provides graphic design and art direction services mainly for print-based projects. One of their latest and favorite projects is art-directing and designing Guilt & Pleasure magazine. Behance caught up with Marco and Anne to discuss the benefits of a fresh perspective and a simple mission.
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2x4: Collective Progress
2007-10-05 15:49:00
2x4, Inc. is a multidisciplinary design studio founded in 1994 by Michael Rock, Susan Sellers and Georgianna Stout. The studio engages in print, film/video, web and environment design. The company is known to immerse themselves in the culture of their clients and has worked with some of the finest museums, magazines, and brands in the world. The team has been profiled by Apple as an example of a truly creative and productive team. Behance had the chance to ask the team a few questions on making ideas happen and measuring success.
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Ari Hest: Recording Inspiration
2007-10-02 07:10:00
Prolific singer songwriter Ari Hest knows something about productive creativity. Shortly before his latest full-length album through Columbia Records, “The Break-In,” Hest produced, recorded, and mixed “The Green Room Sessions,” a five-song EP, also released by Columbia Records, in his Brooklyn, New York apartment…all on his own using Apple’s GarageBand. While “The Break-In” was a product of collaboration with producer Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Elvis Costello, and Soul Coughing) and other well known musicians, “The Green Room Sessions” was a solo project. While on tour throughout the United States and Canada, Hest took time to share some of the secrets to his creative achievements with Behance.
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Spotlight: Music in the Behance Network
2007-09-30 03:06:00
Musicians are using the Behance Network to disseminate their portfolios and collaborate with others. Whether it is a designer for a CD cover, an illustrator for concert posters, a photographer for headshots, or just a fellow musician for a jam, musicians are searching for partnerships. But beyond the benefits of partnerships, musicians have infused the Behance Network with sound. For this we are grateful, and today’s spotlight shines upon an eclectic group of musicians.
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Tip: Urgent vs. Important
2007-09-26 07:29:00
When something is urgent, you rush to do it. When something is important, you prioritize it. In our everyday lives, we are forced to manage urgency and importance simultaneously. Especially in the creative environment, important projects require time and mental loyalty to complete. The “urgent” matters that arise with clients and general life management threaten to interfere with our long-term objectives.
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Steve J. Sherman: Capturing True Essence
2007-09-21 07:37:00
Photographer Steve J. Sherman has been capturing the essence of musicians since 1983. His love for music and talent for photography prompted such a specialization. He has worked extensively with musicians across the spectrum, from classical and jazz to rock, theater, dance and gospel. He has photographed legends like Jerry Garcia, Sting, Springsteen and Kravitz. His work has been featured on hundreds of CD and record covers, concert posters, and major newspapers and magazines worldwide. Sherman took some time to reflect on his career and share some advice with the Behance team.
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Spotlight: Illustration in the Behance Network
2007-09-17 07:13:00
As the Behance Network enters it’s third week of activity, some creative realms are starting to show some depth. Just a few minutes exploring will surely lead to some remarkable finds. Today's spotlight shines on the portfolios of an eclectic group of illustrators. Through both classic and truly abstract approaches, these illustrators are pushing the boundaries of their field.
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David Gensler: Empowering Creative Talent
2007-09-14 07:12:00
David Gensler is a Strategist, Designer, Creative Director and Publisher. He is also President of the KDU (Keystone Design Union) a consultancy and global collective of creative professionals. Based in New York City, the KDU has people spread all over the world working on projects. For years, Gensler has helped grow creative businesses and build powerful brands. Gensler took some time to share a few insights with Behance.
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Spotlight: Photojournalism in the Behance Network
2007-09-12 07:05:00
The spotlight shines today on an emerging group of photojournalists in the Behance Network . Armed with cameras, curiosity, and artistic brilliance, photojournalists can enlighten us with the life in foreign lands, as well as the unknown life around (and beneath) our own neighborhoods.
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Jonathan Harris: We Feel Fine
2007-09-08 19:46:00
Jonathan Harris is an Brooklyn-based artist and storyteller who explores the human world in extremely innovative and highly technical ways. He has made projects about human emotion, human desire, modern mythology, science, news, and language, and created the world's largest time capsule. He studied computer science at Princeton University, and was awarded a 2004 Fabrica fellowship. Harris' work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Wired among others. His work has also been exhibited at Le Centre Pompidou (Paris), and soon at an upcoming exhibit at MoMA (New York). Behance caught up with Jonathan to discuss his approach to making bold ideas happen.
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Marcos Chin: The Freelancer's Discipline
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Marcos Chin is regarded as one of the most well known illustrators in North America. His illustrations have been featured in diverse advertisements, fashion catalogs, and magazines including Time, Rolling Stone and Sports Illustrated. The Toronto native graduated from the Ontario College of Art and now teaches Fashion Illustration at New York's School of Visual Arts. Behance caught up with Chin to discuss collaboration and discipline amidst his creative work.
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Pro-Am: Practical Productivity
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Pro-Am is a design and branding agency based in Lower East Side NYC, founded by New Zealanders John Malcolmson and Simon Endres in 2001. Pro-Am's clients include Metropolis Magazine, Amnesty International, New Zealand-based Art and Industry, Dubai-based Emirates Leisure, and agencies including McCann Erickson, BBH, StrawberryFrog, Sugartown, and Consortium. Behance caught up with the Pro-Am team to discuss frustrations, staying organized, and their mission as creative professionals.
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Liz Cohen: Transformational Art
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Liz Cohen is converting an East German Trabant car into a low-riding American El Camino. Cohen is a visual artist based in Phoenix, AZ. The project involves not only the car's transformation, but Cohen's as well: from photographer to the model posing with the vehicle. Here, Cohen talks about sticking with ideas and multi-tasking to push them forward.
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David Lai: Leadership in Design
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David Lai is the CEO and Creative Director of Hello Desi gn , an interaction design studio which he co-founded in Los Angeles in 1999. Clients include Sony, USA Network, Yahoo!, General Mills, National Geographic, Oakley, Toyota and Nike. Behance caught up with David to discuss idea generation, leadership, and "putting yourself out there."
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Tip: Advertise Action to Yourself
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We live in a world of choices. When we buy, we have to make a choice between varieties, brands, and sizes. Similarly, when we work we have to decide what to focus on and how to use our time. While prioritization helps us focus, our minds still have the tendency to wander. We are most likely to focus on whatever catches our eye. Along the lines of "out of sight, out of mind" we learn that "right before our eyes, actions thrive."
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Annekei: Beyond the Solo
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Born in Denmark in 1981, Anne kei wrote her first song at 13. Years later, she landed a deal with Japanese music label "Being Records" with a self-titled album released last September. Back in New York City, where she currently lives, her fan base is growing thanks to performances at the famous "Apollo Theater," "Blue Note" and "Bowery Poetry Club." Annekei offered Behance her insights on staying focused and driven amidst the challenges of the music industry.
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Montalbetti & Campbell: Collaborative Imagery
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Denis Montalbetti and Gay Camp bell are world-renowned for their photographs of a wide range of personalities, from political leaders to celebrities in both North American and Australia. They are also known for their stunning and distinctive style. Behance caught up with the pair to discuss their unique collaboration, their greatest frustrations, and words of wisdom for the broader creative professional community.
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