While no one is entirely sure why this spray paint has such an unusual name, the design is most splendorific. Thanks to Josh D. for the image. If you find something similarly interesting, email it to mail@ofazomi.org.
Chronicle Books design internships are so prestigious they are called, get this, “fellow-ships.” Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a fellow or know about shipping to apply. I asked. Eight, six-month opportunities are offered per year. One could be for you!
Internships are offered in several different divisions. Publishing, Children’s and Marketing internships each offer different experience and flavor and run for six months. Check out these descriptions from their wed site:
The Publishing Design group is responsible for developing the likes of cookbooks, fiction/nonfiction, and titles in design, art, pop-culture, and photography. This group also develops both original and ancillary products in such forms as journals, kits, postcard sets, notecard sets, address books, decks, photo albums, stationery, calendars, and other specialty packages.
The Children’s group acquires and develops board books, picture books, early readers, young adult chapter books, novelty formats and plush.
The Industrial/Product design fellowship provides an opportunity for emerging designers to develop and design innovative packaging and products.
You can apply now : Here
Seriously. If you are a design student, now is the time to get your work together for spring 2010 submission to a crop of worthy internships. Today we feature the vocational delights of Veer! We love Veer and encourage you to check out the paid, summer internship program in Calgary. Forms and information are available here.
Though I don’t remember where I found this and cannot give proper attribution I’m putting this up as a post. It’s just too fun to shuffle into the inspiration files. This label visually references both Victorian and mid twentieth century modern seamlessly. Quite nice.
Last year Monterey Bay Aquarium Art Director, Jim Ales, offered up some excellent, short and sweet advice to graphic designers. You can find the original publication of his comments at the AIGA website.
I’m an in-house art director managing a small staff of graphic designers—one spoke in a big wheel. In-house designers get a bum rap, but don’t you believe it. You are a professional. The value you bring and the skills you gain are immeasurable. I like my work. I’ve been here many years and I’ve made many mistakes along the way. This is what I’ve learned:
- Listen. Sometimes your clients have better ideas.
- Focus your talent and energy on what really matters.
- There are no emergencies in graphic design.
- Forgive people. Forgive yourself.
- Be compassionate. The day you recognize everyone isn’t perfect is the day you become a valuable designer.
- Stop thinking about starting your own business and get back to work!
