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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
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
Tip: Generate Ideas In Moderation!
2008-01-02 20:44:00 Our latest intern at Behance arrived with a tremendous amount of energy and anticipation for the wild brainstorming that one would expect in such an environment. After all, we are a team that develops products and services for the creative community. We aspire to think out of the box. What could be more creative? More About: Ideas
Catbird Records: Small Scale Goodness
2007-12-29 00:05:00 Ryan Catbird is what we'd like to call an indie rock preservationist. As the world steadily moves away from compact discs and onto digital acquisition of its music, Ryan continues to produce some of the most intriguing, beautifully crafted CD packaging available today...that is, if you can get your hands on the super-limited-edition releases he churns out of his itty-bitty apartment in Brooklyn. More About: Small , Goodness , Records , Scale , Cord
Checkpoints: Discipline
2007-12-26 22:17:00 It's important to note that discipline is a defined code of behavior, and while some creatives may find such practices to be stifling, to reach a higher level of productive creativity it is essential to employ praxis which compliment -- not hinder -- your creative process. More About: Discipline
Rare Device: Collaborative Retailing
2007-12-24 23:06:00 Rare Device has come a long way since planting its baby roots in Park Slope, Brooklyn as a small retail space stocking soft furnishings, paper goods jewelry and accessories by independent designers . After developing a cult following on the East Coast, owner Rena Tom relocated earlier this year to San Francisco, California, to open the second iteration of the store with partner, Lisa Congdon. More About: Rare
Spotlight: Jewelry on the Behance Network
2007-12-22 02:23:00 If you ask certain (ahem) members of the Behance team, you can never go wrong in the gift-giving arena if jewelry is involved. This logic applied to the fact that Christmas is hot on our heels, it seemed more than appropriate to shine a little spotlight on the wide array of sparkling gems, shiny metals and pure genius representing this category in the Behance Network . More About: Jewelry , Spotlight
Spotlight: Jewelry on the Behance Network
2007-12-22 02:23:00 If you ask certain (ahem) members of the Behance team, you can never go wrong in the gift-giving arena if jewelry is involved. This logic applied to the fact that Christmas is hot on our heels, it seemed more than appropriate to shine a little spotlight on the wide array of sparkling gems, shiny metals and pure genius representing this category in the Behance Network . More About: Jewelry , Spotlight
Tip: Silence the Creative Visionary!
2007-12-21 01:04:00 Visionary leaders run the risk of overriding the ideas of the brilliant people around them. Jack Welch, legendary CEO of GE, was known to walk into a room of great people solving important problems and proclaim "Here's what I think we should do." He would go on to explain his vision and reasoning. And then, after sharing his solution for the problem at hand, he would ask, "what do you think?" More About: Creative , Visionary , Silence
m ss ng p eces: Filling The Gaps
2007-12-17 20:30:00 m ss ng p eces was founded by Ari Kuschnir and Scott Thrift in 2003. Together, they develop original video programming for clients including Cool Hunting, Wired, lvhrd, GOOD and TED, and, most importantly, are "passionate about the potential of the web to pollinate new forms of storytelling." Scott Thrift took some time out of his very busy production schedule to speak with Behance about misconceptions regarding online content, recognizing talent and strength in small groups and the reproduction and reapplication of positive project outcomes.
DoubleButter: Guerilla Tactics
2007-12-14 22:14:00 DoubleButter is David Larabee and Dexter Thornton. The furniture they design and build out of their small Denver, Colorado workshop maintains a clean, modern aesthetic without being cold or institutional; their recent DoubleButter Guerilla campaign drew masses of attention to the oversight of developers when choosing to outsource the architectural contracts for the Denver Art Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art instead of looking to the many local, highly talented designers by installing benches the pair had designed and built outside of both buildings...into the pavement. Behance caught up with the pair to hear about confidence versus cockiness, in-house More About: Tactics
Checkpoints: Accountability
2007-12-12 19:41:00 In the glossary devised by Behance identifying the components of Productive Creativity, it seems fitting that accountability comes first. Even as a core element of all creative success, the concept can be highly intimidating for many, especially when it comes to the possibility of criticism. It is important to remember, however, that aligning yourself with a peer group will ultimately motivate you past many roadblocks you'll inevitably find along the way in any project's lifespan. Knowing that someone else -- not just a client -- is involved provides further incentive for all parties to succeed. More About: Accountability
Midnight Art Series: Talent Pooling
2007-12-10 20:44:00 One of our main missions at Behance is to connect creative professionals with each other, in hopes their singular talents and collaborative efforts will combine to reach levels perhaps unreachable alone. More About: Series , Talent , Midnight
Spotlight: Behance Team Favorites
2007-12-07 19:16:00 One of the incredible perks of working on the Behance team is the extent to which we're exposed to all of the work featured on the Behance Network. We are consistently floored by the talent, drive and passion our Network participants possess, so this week we decided to break away from the mold of our topically-focused Spotlight s to highlight some of our personal favorites, instead. More About: Team , Favorites
Tip: Breaking Schoolhouse Habits
More articles from this author:2007-12-05 19:54:00 Our years of formal schooling created habits that actually set us back when it comes to productivity and pushing ideas forward! While our instinct may be to live life as we were taught, we must consider the contrary. Some of the most productive creative professionals that we interview have a different approach to conventional wisdom. More About: Habits , Breaking , Breakin , Habit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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