Quark Quitting Desktop?
Quark to discontinue desktop products, move entirely to server-based publishing systems? That's the rumor.
Geo-Cluelessness Makes For Good Humor
Maps playing on geographical ignorance provide laughs, address issues.
Extensis Unveils Universal Type Server
Extensis unveils all new, blazingly fast server-based font management system--Universal Type Server. Last week I got a sneak peak. It was like going from dialup to broadband all over again.
Experiencing Production Video For The First Time
My professional work has almost never extended into the realm of video, despite easy access to camcorders and production software. But now I've made my first project with Adobe CS3 Production Premium, and it was a blast.
xTrain.com Combines Quality Training With An Online Community
Everyone knows that learning isn't just about the knowledge but the instructors and the fellow classmates, sharing a common quest for self-improvement. xTrain.com is the only electronic training source I know that fosters a real community.
Identity Crisis! Has Broad Appeal
Portland logo designer's book illustrates ins and outs of brand rethinks in format that pleases both the logo maven and at least a few members of the public at large
Contributor Jeff Marshall sends along this example of a party for the eyes, proving, sometimes, too much is indeed more than enough: All those type sizes! All those colors...
This text ain't big enough for both of us
An offering from Büro Boris Dworschak, it's a spare, structural line with curved corners, and it's free from Dei Gestalten Verlag.
A mark designed for efficiency.
Photoshop Is Now One Big Happy “Family”
The Photoshop line of products is now the "Photoshop family." What does that mean for everyday users?
Complete OpenType Solution For Any Medium Now Available
Call for Submissions-The Gallery of Unfortunate Type
Got pictures of type that leave you weak in the crossbar? Send it in, and we'll share it, have fun, and learn a bit. We share your pain!
Campaign Bumper Sticker Wisdom 2008
The 2008 US Presidential campaign bumper stickers as a Rohrschach test
Unique gift not quite as good as a swatch book–sadly, unavailable stateside A range of Pantone-swatch-themed drink mugs, offered by British gift house W2 (photo copyright W2) And here we have the ideal gift for the designer, the color-obsessed, Pantone fans, or anyone fond of designers...
A program called a keygen will let you use Photoshop CS3 for free–and also turn your production machine into an IRC-botnet zombie.
If you are reading this as someone thinking of a career choice, about getting into design or creativity professionally, hopefully this story will inspire you to follow your dream.
The more copies you print, the longer it takes to queue. For those printing hundreds of copies, this is a pain. I recently helped out on InDesignSecrets...
Adobe’s CS3 release of its electronic layout warrior sparkles, shines, and impresses; it’s gone from page layout tool to Power tool. Box Shot courtesy Adobe. The cat is out of the bag...
I had the opportunity to talk with Tom Hogarty, Lightroom’s product manager, about the Lightroom application, its creation, and his two favorite tips (among other things)...
Pantone doesn’t want you to just discard your old swatchbooks—they want you to annihilate them. Do it in a spectacular way and you may get some cool prizes...
I keep getting press releases from Mobio about their GetMobio Mobile Lifestyle Portal—but I don’t work much with mobile devices, so I haven’t given it much thought. Until now...
Jeff Schewe, teaching at the Peachpit Press theater on the trade show floor. Terry White, teaching at the Adobe booth on the trade show floor...
If you haven’t already, read my coverage of Photoshop World here. HIGHLIGHTS The trade show...
I finally got my Photoshop World photos imported into Photoshop Lightroom and posted the best bits here...