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The second teaser trailer for the newest feature film from Pixar is available at Apple. It’s gorgeous of course, and also quite funny.
This building is fascinating, not only for the organic design of the building, but in the way that the ground integrates into the archways and the facade design.
The way you work can have a huge impact on your creative success. We present the best advice from leading designers on every stage of the creative process, so that you can keep clients satisfied and make the most of your talents.
These are completely beautiful, and a great source for inspiration.
I’ve posted about Linda’s furiae.com before, and while she’s still off on sick leave, the work there is timeless and her tutorials are always worth a look.
So, imagine my surprise when I took my periodic trek into her site to find some new content! This time, it’s papier maché masks, and they are no less than astounding. I was actually saying, “that’s papier maché?!” right out loud - people on campus pretty much already think I’m nuts, though, so that’s OK.
Just as amazing are the photos of the masks. Beautifully lit and composed on live models, the photos and the masks have me not sure if I want to get back into photography or start anew at mask making!
The 404 Error page - Page Not Found - is often neglected by designers, mostly because it’s not something you see right away, or something you even process when you do see it. But if you neglect the 404 Error page, you’re missing out on an opportunity to redirect users to content you want them to see.
Here’s how you create your own 404 page.
Once you get the basics down, check out this great compilation of fun, useful, and creative solutions to the lost/mistyped URL:
Fabulous set of 50 logos that should give you a kickstart when you’re stuck!
50 + Kick Ass Logos » [via Coudal]
Utterly mesmerizing, this set of Flickr images is created mechanically, within the camera itself. There are two more sets as well, make sure to check them out!
Seriously hilarious, Canadian director Patrick Boivin has created numerous stop-motion, live-action, and animated shorts. My favourites are shown above, but there are many more on Youtube.
Ok, I can’t resist. Here’s an embedded one of Optimus Prime re-enacting that Evolution of Dance you saw everywhere a couple of years ago.