Five common typography mistakes Typography is one of the cornerstones of design. It can be beautiful, arresting, game-changing and the product of obsession. It can also go more wrong than a dog in a washing machine. So, here are five common typography mistakes and how to avoid them… Seriously. This is text, not Madonna’s teeth. 2. Now, I love tapas as much as the next man. Imma let you finish, but really: shout everything and people will notice nothing. 4. Everyone likes a freebie. Check your font is legible and not eye-wateringly hideous before you go to print, yeah? 5. I know that orange and red look great together. In Focus: Typography tips from graphic designer Nick Scott Don’t forget what you are working with are words. Don’t forget that a human eye has to process it. Don’t become a type fundamentalist. Don’t treat your type as an afterthought. Don’t become a rod for your own back. For more articles, jobs and opportunities, visit our Art and Design hub.
An introduction to music theory This free course, An introduction to music theory, introduces you to the basic concepts of western music notation and music theory that you need to know before you embark on the Open University course A224 Inside music86 [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip87)] . It covers ground similar to that found in the syllabus of the Associated Board Theory Grades 1–3 (ABRSM, 2011). All of the music notation examples included within An Introduction to Music Theory are provided within Sibelius’s Scorch Player. You will need to have the Scorch plugin installed to play the music notation examples. Common compatibility/technical issues which students have encountered when using An Introduction to Music Theory Some students have reported experiencing compatibility and technical difficulties when trying to view and use parts of An Introduction to Music Theory with Internet Explorer 9 or Google Chrome. Useful Sibelius Scorch related links This AVID knowledge
Inspiration : bird tattoos + DIY temporary tattoos I've been having a love affair with bird motifs since many years now, so my heart skipped a beat when I saw a flock of birds' tattoo for the first time. I've been collecting them since then. I know bird tattoos are currently super trendy, but I love them anyway! As far as I'm concerned, I'm not ready for a tattoo (I have a VERY low tolerance to pain), so as an alternative, I opted for temporary transfer tattoos! Yes, just like those we found as inserts in bubble gums when we were kids. You need : 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. It can last up to 7 days, but mine started cracking after 4 days, so I dissolved it with baby oil. I felt like a little girl, and it was super fun!
Esperanza Spalding: Song For A 'City Of Roses' Peter Aurisch – Tattoo & Art Review // American Royalty – Matchstick [EP] - GoldFlakePaint February 17th, 2012 by TJ Artist: American Royalty Title: Matchstick EP Label: Guns in the Sun Records Release Date: 14th February 2012 Written by Caitlin White American Royalty sings about strawberry fields with such conviction and creativity you’ll forget the Beatles even mentioned these two words in the same sentence. While Matchstick strikes cleanly and burns brightly, it also leads right into the rest of a flaming three track set that lights a clear path through the band’s sound. The second track, “I’ve Been Fighting For You” dips into a more R & B feeling vein with a slowed-down chorus that comes in with realizations like “Baby it’s true, I’ve been fighting for you/ Then I woke up and I realized / I should be fighting for us.” I haven’t heard something brand new that I’ve been this excited about in a long time.
Pictogram music posters Brief: Create artworks incorporating Ray-Ban Aviators, to be published on Ray-Ban's official Facebook page. These pictogram portraits were a part of Ray-Ban's 'Aviator Family' campaign (#AviatorFamily). Graphic Design2014 Client: Ray-BanBrief: Create artworks that somehow depict iconic people and famous characters that have been wearing Ray-Ban Aviators. The portraits were to be displayed in the Sunglass Hut store in Covent Garden, London, from March to April 2014. My contribution to the "Mind Blowing Color Competition".Digital Imaging, Graphic Design2010
RadioActive 91.3 Sifnos 30 of The Best Alternatives to Helvetica Helvetica is a tried and true typeface. It’s a testament to Swiss design culture, with its clarity, flexibility and outright perfection. This famous typeface is loved for countless reasons, including its ability to take on any feeling, emotion or imagery, which it can do simply because it has no personality of its own. Helvetica deserves our utmost respect, but there’s a problem with Helvetica that needs calling out: too many designers are permanently stuck on it, and that’s a disservice to every other sans-serif typeface out there. And so, to help you begin exploring the endless alternatives that exist in the world of type, Typecache, an independent online compendium for Typography, has teamed up with TNW to create this list… 30 must-see Helvetica alternatives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30 Tablet Gothic About this list HW: Why did you create this list of alternatives? Yumiba: Each face is different. ➤ Typecache
Chilly Gonzales Re-Introduction Etudes Video Tutorials Play For all the lapsed and amateur pianists out there, Chilly Gonzales has prepared 6 video tutorials demonstrating topics from his Re-Introduction Etudes book. Don't miss the Maestro's personal instruction about "semitones" and "left hand accompaniment". Gonzo shows you how to learn these concepts by playing his own études "Tarantula" and "Lefties" and augments the lesson with current pop music examples from Lana Del Rey, Lionel Richie and U2. Many more video tutorials to follow, so subscribe now to the YouTube channel: Ivory Tower, The Movie Ivory Tower is a Canadian feature film and the directorial debut of Adam Traynor, a musician from the German-based hip-hop group Puppetmastaz. "Mention Speciale du Jury" Filmmakers of the Present Competition Locarno International Film Festival 2010 The film was co-written by Canadian pianist and rapper Gonzales and French director and screenwriter Céline Sciamma.
London - Showcase at Parliament OFFICIAL RULES (Print Version) Not withstanding the Terms and Conditions, this contest is only open to entrants aged 14 - 24 who are legal residents of the United Kingdom. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase or payment will not improve your chances of winning. The entry period for the Contest described on each contest site (the “Contest Site”) shall begin and end on the dates and times set forth above and/or on each Contest Site (the "Entry Period"). The Contest is governed by these Official Rules and is subject to all applicable U.S. federal, state and local laws. 1. 2. (b) Except as set forth on the Contest Site, the Work must not contain or reference any names, products or services of any company or entity or any third party trademarks, logos, trade dress or promotion of any brand, product or service. (e) The Work must not contain any personally identifiable information of any person other than entrant. 3. 4. (b) “Highest Voted Winner.” 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.