5 Evil Clowns Illustrations
While for the majority of children clowns are a source of happiness and joy, over recent decades they have increasingly taken on a more evil persona with the adult population due to popular horror movies such as Stephen King’s It [1990], Killer Klowns From Outer Space [1988], Clownhouse [1989], Poltergeist [1982], and Killjoy [2000]. So prevalent is this phenomena that clown costumes have become a popular choice for mischievous Halloween party attendees to alarm fellow partygoers who suffer with Coulrophobia [a fear of clowns]. Here are five deeply sinister clown illustrations that will make your bones tingle. Continue reading »
Why Crowdsourcing is Bad for Design
If you’re a designer considering entering a crowdsourcing contest, you might be surprised at how much this can actually hurt your career. Read the full article at The Deep End’s blog
“+” · Reel 2012 by Helio Vega
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After 3 years working in his own studio, The Silence, Helio Vega is back to freelance with ‘+’ his new reel, that includes personal pieces, creation proceses and final works. Here you will find the most important scenes of his professional career including frames of his last work for Wired Magazine (one of the best business American magazines) with the video opening for Disrupted by Design, conferences placed in New York with international speakers as Dick Costolo, Twitter CEO.
It is not a coincidence that ‘+’ it´s the chosen name for this reel. On the one hand it represents mathematically the sum of all his experiences through his 12 years of profession. On the other hand it conceptually symbolizes an extra value, something that´s inherent in him, essential in each and every creation he´s involved in: passion.
Helio Vega is Creative Director and Designer based in Madrid. The base of his work is the transmission of an emotional concept through layers of composition, movement and timing. His knowledge goes trough conceptual script, creativity, direction, motion design and postproduction. Helio combines his work with his passion for teaching motion graphics to new professionals trough his experience. He currently collaborates with CICE Madrid, IED Madrid and Mr. Marcel School.
Photo of the Day: Surfing Wipeouts
Nathan Fletcher riding what is generally considered by people in the surfing world as the heaviest wave ever ridden in Tahiti. (Barcroft Media)
Introducing Shutterstock’s New Look
Shutterstock completely re-designed their identity into a new and freshy!
Pushkin All Over The Garages: Creative Vandalism
Author: “Today, in one of the courtyards of my city I have found an interesting form of vandalism.. Garages were covered with poems by Pushkin.” Continue reading »
What You Need to Know About the Google Penguin Update
Google has updated its ranking algorithm again, and the changes might be impacting your site. This article goes over the main areas of concern that you should address if you want your site to benefit from the update.
Read about the Google Penguin update on The Deep End
High Flying Fashions At Boston Hotel
A model walks down the side of Revere Hotel in Boston during a vertical fashion show for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design on April 18, 2012. (Dominick Reuter/EPA/Lauren Fish/Lauren Frohne/Globe photo)
The Revere Hotel in Boston, Ma. celebrated its grand opening on April 18 with a vertical fashion show. The Boston Rock Gym provided the models who rappelled down the exterior of the 24-story hotel wearing outfits created by the students from the Massachusetts College of Arts and Design and by Ted Baker London. Continue reading »
Men In Black 3: Special Effects Make-Up
Even if Men in Black 3‘s story turns out to be a complete disaster, at least the makeup special effects will be quality. Photos show that makeup artist guru Rick Baker has once again worked his magic, and there are going to be more fun aliens this time around. The set photos also show that, as expected, Jemaine Clement‘s villain has some creepy peepers hiding behind his aviator sunglasses. Men in Black 3 opens in 3D on May 25th. (Photo by Stark Industries) Continue reading »
Broken Heroes
The knitted sculpture “Hello Kitty” by Patricia Waller, featuring the cartoon character as a harakiri ritual suicide victim, sits in the “Broken Heroes” exhibition at the Deschler Gallery on April 26, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The exhibition of hand-crocheted comic, puppet and cartoon figures shows icons of pop culture in various unfortunate states. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) Continue reading »
Tokyo Street Fashion
In Tokyo, there are so many different fashion styles, cultures, and subcultures that it’s hard for even the most devoted fashion freak to keep up. Fashion photos from the streets of Tokyo. Continue reading »
Otaku In Osaka
The eighth annual Nipponbashi Street Festa stamped Osaka March 20, 2012 (Nipponbashi is Osaka’s geek district – much like Akihabara is for Tokyo). Cosplayers turned up in colourful outfits, dressing as characters from their favourite manga, anime, and video games. The street was closed to cars, and otaku flooded the streets, snapping pics, cosplaying, and hanging out. Continue reading »
Plus Temporary Installation by ALU+ABC – 2012 Milan Design Week
“PLUS” temporary installation by ALU+ABC works are displayed at the Atelier ABC in Corso Como 5, as part of Milan Design Week 2012 on April 15, 2012 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images for ABC and ALU) Continue reading »
Miss Bikini Fitness Vladivostok 2012
Contestants pose during the “Miss Bikini Fitness 2012”. Russia, Vladivostok. April 7, 2012. Continue reading »
“Superman”
A visitor photographs the knitted sculpture “Superman” by Patricia Waller, featuring the comic book character meeting death by his own superhuman ability to fly, in the “Broken Heroes” exhibition at the Deschler Gallery in Berlin, Germany. The exhibition of hand-crocheted comic, puppet and cartoon figures shows icons of pop culture in various unfortunate states. April 26, 2012. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)
Amazing Works Of Joshua Hibbert
Take a look at amazing typo- and artworks of Joshua Hibbert, a graphic and sound designer from London. Continue reading »
Coquétame Identity By Modik
Coquétame is a startup business wich has developed its own recommendation technology in order to offer a personal shopper online service. So for Modik has been a challenge to create the brand, as it combines aspects such complex and seemingly antagonistic as fashion and artificial intelligence. Continue reading »
Revolve Camera Dolly
REVOLVE is a portable, versatile, and affordable camera dolly system. It allows any video device (camcorders, DSLR’s, iphones, etc.) to achieve smooth, dynamic, cinematic video easily and in a package they can actually afford! It also functions as a hand held steadicam, and has an innovative rail kit that sets it apart from anything else currently available. Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: Don’t Bear With Me!
A bear that wandered into a University of Colorado Boulder, dorm complex falls from a tree after being tranquilized by Colorado wildlife officials. Colorado University police spokesman Ryan Huff said the bear was likely 1-3 years old and weighed somewhere between 150-200 pounds. (Andy Duann/ACU Independent) Click image to zoom.
VELA: Innovative Cycle Trainer
Lunar Europe presents VELA: “Today‘s home training gear is designed for a professional studio environment – a habitat very different from our homes. With little adaptation of the design expression and experience, a scenario unpleasant for users has become the norm. We wanted to translate the training experience to fit the home. We picked up the challenge to transform perceptions of sculptural training equipment specifically designed of cycle training at home by creating a new category for new progressive living environments.” Continue reading »
TAM Viagens – Painel Lollapalooza
Art Director of DM9DDB Brasil Bruno Reis for Lollapalooza festival.
Red Stripe Make Art On The Street with Filthy Luker: The Making Of
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS6pabruPwY
The mundanity of modern life is something we have all experienced. The commute to work. Roadworks. Traffic.
So when a man proved himself capable of transforming the mundane into a work of art, Red Stripe knew he was perfect for the ‘Make With A Red Stripe’ campaign. Enter Filthy Luker who, in collaboration with Red Stripe, transformed Manchester Town Hall into an interactive 80’s arcade game classic – surprising and engaging the public with its ingenuity.
Part of Red Stripe’s Make Art On The Street initiative, Filthy Luker’s creation aims to encourage the public to Make With A Red Stripe. To see what else we make, visit http://www.redstripe.net Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: Fantastic Lava Flows on Mars
This image provided by NASA shows lava flows in the shape of coils located near the equatorial region of Mars. Analyzing high-resolution images of the region, researchers have determined the area was sculpted by volcanic activity in the recent geologic past. This is the first time such geologic features have been discovered outside of Earth. (NASA) Click image to zoom.
By Exey Panteleev.
Music: Me & Kate – Minimal last.fm/music/Me+&+Kate
Model: Lida Savoderova
Style and lightpaint: sslanka
Photomotion, 1041 shots
Freezelight made with Galaxy S2 and iPad Shooted with 5D MKII in 8 hours
