Something about this song combined with the music video caught my eye -> sparse, white, neon, African, tribal, sinister, techno, space ships.
It makes me want more.
Is Kanye’s “Love Lockdown” classifyable as Hip Hop (I think not)?
THIS SATURDAY 28 MARCH AT 8.30PM YOU CAN VOTE EARTH BY SWITCHING OFF YOUR LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR – EARTH HOUR.
My personal logo is still making the rounds. This time it is featured on design inspiration web thedesigninspiration.com
What is thedesigninspiration site? In their own words:
The Design Inspiration is created by a group of designers who are seeking various design inspiration every day.
To make every designer’s life easier, we decided to feature the best logos, illustrations, websites, photos and patterns from the most talented designers around the world. And we would like to make sure you are getting the fresh and top quality design inspiration daily.
If you are looking for inspiration this is a must visit.
Intro: Cruel Summer
The Cruel Summer issue brings you all the latest bodyboarding action from SA and around the world all packed into one colourful package with cheesy 80′s music overtones.
We kick it off with coverage of SA’s first carbon neutral music festival, Rocking the Daisies. We then delve into the brain of former south coast resident, Darren Halse, who is currently chasing precious World Tour points while holding down a full time job in dreary ol’ England. We keep up with our regular fitness instalment that should have you ripping whenever the occasional swell comes our way this summer. We also managed to track down Colin Van Dongen for our Create section where we quiz him on his new DVD series, Don’t Stop Dreaming. Then just in time for Christmas we profile the latest and greatest boards from the top guys in the business so you know exactly what Santa needs to drop in your stocking this year.
This is all neatly wrapped into what my art director describes as ‘vomit inducing colour’. So grab a copy and enjoy.
Enjoy! ed. [Ian Kruger]
This Issue (issue 06) was designed with love and care and is my favorite issue to date (I am never 100% satisfied with my own work). The reason I have it posted here is because I sent Issue 8 to the printers last week. Ian Kruger (Editor) will be cracking the whip and the mag will be in your grubby hands (hopefully) soon. With issue 8 (spanning some additional changes that will only be applied in issue 9) comes some changes to the general design approach. More on that later, no spoiler here.
Enjoy the online version, Issue 7 will be posted online as soon as Issue 8 hits the streets.
A few months ago I designed a logo for my good friend and pro Bodyboarder, Sacha “Spex” Specker. His signature series of bodyboards have been available since December (08). I was finally sent one today thanks to my hombres at Factory7.co.za / Nomad South Africa. Thanks guys, I cant wait to give it a whirl.
My day to day, cant live or work without Web App and Software:
(in no particular order)
I am always interested in giving new applications / software a test drive… please leave a comment if you have any suggestions of better or new apps that can help make my life easier / more productive.
- EVERNOTE
Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. Did we mention that it’s free?
- REMEMBER THE MILK
Managing tasks is generally not a fun way to spend your time. We created Remember The Milk so that you no longer have to write your to-do lists on sticky notes, whiteboards, random scraps of paper, or the back of your hand. Remember The Milk makes managing tasks an enjoyable experience.
- YOUSENDIT
Send, receive and track large and important files.
- SKYPE
Founded in 2003, Skype is revolutionizing the way people communicate around the world. Every day, millions of people use Skype to communicate for free through voice and video calls as well as instant messages. Many people also use Skype to call landline and mobiles with pay as you go Skype Credit or a monthly subscription.
- FIREFOX
The Web is all about innovation, and Firefox 3 sets the pace with dozens of new features, including the smart location bar, one-click bookmarking and blindingly fast performance.
(I use a host of addons for Firefox as well)
- GOOGLE APPS
Software-as-a-service for business email, information sharing and security. Whether your business is moving everything to the cloud, just wants an affordable email solution or struggles to give employees access to critical information, Google Apps will help you stretch resources and work smarter.
- GOOGLE SERVICES (Other)
Google Reader Google Reader constantly checks your favorite news sites and blogs for new content. Whether a site updates daily or monthly, you can be sure that you won’t miss a thing.
Google Analytics Google Analytics offers a host of compelling features and benefits for everyone from senior executives and advertising and marketing professionals to site owners and content developers.
Google Desktop Google Desktop makes searching your computer as easy as searching the web with Google. It’s a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, files, music, photos, chats, Gmail, web pages that you’ve viewed, and more. By making your computer searchable, Desktop puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files, emails and bookmarks.
Picasa The easy way to find, edit, and share your photos
- ITUNES
iTunes is a free application for Mac and PC. It plays all your digital music and video. It syncs content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. And it’s an entertainment superstore that stays open 24/7.
- WORDPRESS
WordPress is a state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.
- ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
Deliver innovative ideas in print, web, and mobile design. Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for today’s designer. Express yourself in exciting new ways and deliver rich creative experiences across print, web, and mobile media.
- WINDOWS XP
Windows XP is a line of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook computers, and media centers.
- FACEBOOK
Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them.
- TWITTER
Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time.
- ADOBE AIR
The Adobe® AIR™ runtime lets developers use proven web technologies to build rich Internet applications that run outside the browser on multiple operating …
I use a bunch of Air apps in my day to day…
- FILEZILLA
FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive graphical user interface.
- STUDIOMETRY
Store information about clients, contacts, projects, to-dos, payments, timers, invoices, reports, employees, and more! Features networking, multiple employee support (with permissions and hour tracking), simultaneous search of all data, multiple currencies (with automatic exchange rate updating), multiple contacts per client, project and client statuses and categories, modifiable taxes, and many more features!
- FLICKR
Flickr – almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
- ISTOCK
iStockphoto is the internet’s original member-generated image and design community. Find your inspiration on the world’s leading royalty-free stock destination. Search for over 4 million photographs, vector illustrations, video footage, audio tracks and Flash files. Buy stock or sell stock — or both.
- KULER
Adobe Kuler is a web-hosted application for generating color themes that can inspire any project. Whether creating websites, interior designs, scrapbooks…
- COLOURLOVERS
COLOURlovers™ is a resource that monitors and influences color trends. COLOURlovers gives the people who use color – whether for ad campaigns, product design, or in architectural specification – a place to check out a world of color, compare color palettes, submit news and comments, and read color related articles and interviews.
I have had to take a break from doing updates to my web home (you are looking at it). Not that I have been that active to start with anyway…
I spent the last couple of months working rather hard, a good start to the year and I hope it will continue (economic downturn and all). I promise to add new work soon 
Colophon
- CMS: WordPress
- CSS: Mark Bloomfield
- Images and Content: Client supplied
