Cinderella in mid 1860's costume So with a daughter who is currently Disney Princess-obsessed, and Halloween/costume wearing right around the corner, we couldn't help but to share this amazing collection we found on DeviantArt. This amazing collection of Historical Disney Princess is completely drool-worthy. All artwork was created by Microsoft Game Studios Concept Artist Claire […]

Categories: Cinderella in period dress, Claire Hummel, design resource, Deviant Art, Halloween costumes, Historical Disney Princesses

My friend, Dominic Albanese has created an amazing blog documenting adventures he has taken over the past few years. And as much as I like reading about his travels, I'm even more inspired by the beautiful photography he's taken along the way. Take a look and you'll see what I mean. Keep up the great […]

Categories: blog design, design resource, Dominic Albanese, nature photography

If you have a design project you'd like completed before Kendall, CurlyRed's owner, goes on maternity leave, please contact us by September 15th, 2009 (less than a month away, can you believe it?). Kendall will be returning around January 4th, 2010. And if you refer a friend to CurlyRed before this time, you will receive […]

Categories: CurlyRed news, design resource, M. Kendall Ludwig

The Outlaw Design Blog has free resources, tutorials, product reviews, podcasts, and a sweet western design. Check it out.

Categories: design blogs, design podcasts, design resource, Outlaw Design Blog

A big thank you to our intern Becky, for putting this together! Fun Florals Clockwise from top left: Floralis Wine, Shoes, Chairs, Japanese Paper, Dress, Garland Necklace, and Vector Flower Illustration Red and Teal Clockwise from top left: Rock Chair print, CD kit, Doily Poster, Earrings, Squirrel print, Born to Stitch, Vector Woman, and Red […]

Categories: anime, design resource, poster design, Summer 2009 design trends

For all you Photoshop fans out there, check this out: to see the story behind this great concept, read this blog post at thenextweb.com. thanks Mark! Click Here!

Categories: ad design, Adobe, design resource, Photoshop CS4

Colourlovers and CSS Drive Enjoy! Thanks Emily!

Categories: color themes, color trends 2009, design resource

Pattern 8 is a very cool resource with free downloadable patterns with many different themes, color palettes and styles. Thanks Katie! And we've found another very cool fashion blog called Some Girls Wander. Enjoy!

Categories: design blogs, design resource, free download patterns

For you package design lovers out there, this blog is for you! TheDieline.com features creative packaging from all over the world, even occasionally featuring student work. The Villa Donosti packaging towards the bottom of the first page is particularly beautiful. Thanks Jessica!

Categories: blog design, design blogs, design resource, Jessica Watson, package design

My friend, Jessica Watson from Happy Hour Studio posed the following question after viewing my last post: If your company had to design a poster to promote voting, how would you go about it? I happen to love poster design, mostly because of my love of color and bold graphics. Posters tend to be more […]

Categories: design resource, poster design, Urban Forest Project