This is a new project I’ve published on my website www.gingermonke…

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This is part two of the 3-part mistakes series. The first one, in case you missed it, covered issues such as undercharging, typography, unprofessionalism, over promising, and the lack of understanding of apparel production. It was well received and a lot of people posted their comments. It was a pleasure reading all of them.
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Just brilliantly clever.

Type design by SHCH.

From The Publics: t looks like those ever dependable Tokions are keeping it nice and tidy. If you’ve never flipped through a copy, FRUiTS has a very simple content flow: each issue contains 80-odd pages of head-to-toe streetshots with details outlined in the footer. Arguably the most influential fashion magazine of the past decade, I love FRUiTS because it has inspired a generation of girls to embrace a fashion style that is eclectic, expressive, haphazard but always well executed.

Jeff Finley from GoMedia informed us about his new article, called 15 Awful Mistakes Made by Designers in the Music & Apparel Industry:

Designers in the music and apparel industry are some of the most talented designers around. I’m willing to bet there isn’t a sector of graphic design that allows more creativity and more artistic freedom. Despite the amazing talent and style, the “scene” suffers from a few fatal flaws that need to be remedied. If you’re a designer and your client base consists mostly of bands and clothing companies (myself included) then you need to read this.

I’ve interviewed eight of the premier designers in the music and apparel industry. Each designer had lots to say about the subject and spoke from their own experiences as well as what they observe in the design community. I’ve compiled a list of 15 mistakes and summarized the key points for each.

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My new website is up. It includes painting, illustration, photography, identity design, clothing prints, and narrative Flash films. There is also a Guest book, if you would like to sign it. I hope you enjoy it!

Get it here for $0 with no strings attached. Just enter the code “freebush” upon checkout and it will discount your order for every copy of “bushBrains” taken. You only pay for shipping which is $4.75 for every 3 copies (US).

Already sold out of SM and MED.

Provocative Designs By Maison Close, a new French brand for the provocative, sexy, playful and seductive lingerie. See the video teaser

Insight is a fashion lead surf label, born out of the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia. They come from a surf heritage yet lead a lifestyle that encompasses all that is surf, skate, street, art, music, fashion, and popular culture. Take a look at their newest and amazing surf campaigns called “Good Morning Pluto” and “Dopamine”. Photographer Dustin Humphrey.

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Designed by Jonathan Yule. This image made its rounds a while back in numerous design forums and we at Chop Shop liked it so much we contacted the designer and produced a whole bunch on tee-shirts for the whole designerd community.

Get it in Men’s Alstyle red or charcoal and Women’s Alstyle red. See it at chopshopstore.c… in men’s styles or in women’s styles.

How to customize ballerinas by Bobsmade… See the video

Added a couple of new pieces to my site - both t-shirt designs that will be up for voting at threadless.com soon.

To The Nines Clothing

In the tradition of the popular “weRobot” design… Chop Shop introduces a new “collection” tee with 55 different vehicles from film, television, children’s books, video games and two with rock credentials. Can you figure them all? There is even a few bikes, vans and flying vehicles to round the crowd out.

Printed for MEN in sand color ink on charcoal Alstyle men’s tee, or the reverse - charcoal ink on a sand colored tee.

For WOMEN printed in dark red color ink on HOT PINK Alstyle women’s tee. NOTE: the fit is not girly… this drapes more like a men’s cut with women’s style sleeves and neckline. See alstyle’s “Missy”.

Superb!

A better tomorrow and NeubauBerlin are collaborating together with the ABT vs Neubau Typo Shirt Contest. Designers can submit their ideas for a typo only shirt with the words “A better tomorrow” on it. You can win 500 € (775$) plus a cool surprise package by NeubauBerlin. Submissions accepted until 15th july.

Collar Free is a design community where fashion is created by anyone with an idea. In dependent artists submit to the community a design they would like to see made into a original piece of fashion. Then you help decide what gets made & what gets sent back to the drawing board.

And now they are looking for designers to submit designs and stylish customers to help pick the winner and the thought your blog would be a good avenue to reach the right crowd. The winning designer receives recognition as Fashion Weeks official designer, $500 cash, and a couple other cool prizes. Details are here.

Hey gang, I made this from the ground up by hand…home made feels good. Hope you laugh, are inspired and let me know if you have an idea for a skit! Fun times in Funville! Original site: www.onashoestringfilms.com.

Shoestrings on vimeo.

Analog Photography Organization encourages designers to create happy accidents community-centric tee shirt company Threadless.com has partnered up with The Lomographic Society International, a globally active organization dedicated to experimental and creative analog photography, for its latest “Loves” campaign.

Deadline for entries is July 5, 2008. For more info and the 10 Golden Rules of Lomography visit campaign site.