July 2008
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Veer, My Favorite Junk Mail
I remember a time when using stock photography was shunned by designers (especially in the old advertising world). This is how things were when I first started design school. My dad had been in the ad business for about 15 years at that time and his art director would rant on about how stock photography and illustration were going to ruin the business. I can see where he was coming from, but I...
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Photoshop Brush Tutorial
Basics This tutorial will show how to create a textured Photoshop brush using Photoshop CS3. Texture and grunge brushes are great resources to have if you want to add aging effects to your work. Making your own set guarantees your design will have it’s own unique style.
This tutorial will be done using Photoshop CS3. Although all versions can make brushes, there are rules for sharing them...
Departika Steps into the Ring
Veer recently asked a Departikan to be a contender in their latest Lightboxing bout. Katie, who thinks Veer promotions are the best non-junk-junk mail ever, took on the challenge and was matched up with Tom Huveners of Belgium in the opposing corner. Veer supplied both fighters with the same six design elements in a lightbox and gave them until the clock struck twelve to explore the theme of...
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Free Innocent Invaders Photoshop Brush Set
In Mediaslap news, we designed a free Photoshop brush set exclusively for release at Smashingmagazine.com. It features a curious cast of characters who are ready to infiltrate your creative projects. Inspired by designer vinyl toys, this high resolution set includes a collection of 15 different creatures accompanied by 10 background illustrations. Download the free Innocent Invaders...
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Googling Before the Existence of Google
Do you love to have practical information available at your fingertips, but can’t afford the lofty price of an iphone or Blackberry? I found the solution! And it only costs $4.23. (I got mine for free.) It’s the Fingertip Factfinder—portable and pocket sized—take it everywhere with you. I have caught myself saying, “What did we do before the internet, when we want a quick list of 440...