Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Feb 10, 2012, 6:20 pm
Image from HOW Design Are you curious about what other designers in your field – and in the industry overall – are taking home on pay day? Now you can see if you need to increase or decrease your rate of operation with clients or finally ask for that raise. HOW Design has released the 2012 Sal...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Feb 9, 2012, 5:01 pm
Emerging from the desert into the hands of numerous international contemporary artists, retired and abandoned World War II planes are getting a second chance at an esteemed life. Gallery owner Eric Firestone curator Carlo McCormick have created an exhibit like no other in Tucson, Arizona at the Pim...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Feb 7, 2012, 12:02 pm
Since 2002, Abigail Smith has worked with a host of arts and non-profit organizations. After seeing and being involved in many humanitarian efforts, she has now shared a collection of some of the most attention grabbing ones with us. Access to Life – The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis an...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Feb 6, 2012, 2:37 pm
... environment in which the designs will appear. If it’s packaging design, they need to consider the realities of the shelf on which the design will appear. Visibility and shop-ability is critical. ... find what they are looking for? Competitive Context: Designers need to think about their d...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Feb 3, 2012, 4:40 pm
Reading is transitioning from print to the screen. For many, the convenience and transportability of devices like the Nook, Kindle, iPad, and even smartphones outweighs the pleasure found in the tangible aspects of a physical book. They are willing to trade the smell of a new book, the texture of th...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Feb 1, 2012, 12:45 pm
An artist is born to create, and when you pair that creativity with a sense of adventure and fearlessness, you get Wouter van Buuren. This 39-year old Dutch photographer risks his life scaling buildings, or anything for that matter, for vantage points high enough to make the landscape seem as if it ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 30, 2012, 12:24 pm
Communication and language are constantly, organically shifting. Letters and words are universal, but language changes by location, slang phrases change with fads, and dialect changes by region. The modern alphabet has stayed consistent for centuries; what has changed is the life surrounding our let...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 27, 2012, 6:21 pm
There is nothing more frustrating than getting out of your car, only to hear your phone crash to the pavement–face first of course. As you pick it up with one eye closed, hoping to diminish the damage with limited vision, you see it: the dreaded spider screen. To combat this terrible turn of eve...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 26, 2012, 12:25 pm
Yves Béhar is a visionary. Founder of fuseproject, a San Francisco based design agency, Béhar aims to break into new markets and disrupt old ones by bringing a humanistic approach to his work. You may remember him for the world’s first $100 laptop for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) organization...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 25, 2012, 2:02 pm
Note: This is part 6 in an 8 part series by design instructor and NoD author Dave Holston. To view Dave’s previous entries please click here. Customers. Audiences. Users. People. However you describe them, they are the reason that businesses and organizations exist, and ultimately they determine...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 23, 2012, 10:59 am
Banksy is a British graffiti artist and painter (the name “Banksy’ is a pseudonym; rumors abound as to who the real Banksy is though none are confirmed). He is best known for his satirical, often political stenciled designs in the U.K. The best-known pieces are graffiti and therefore considered...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 19, 2012, 5:53 pm
The small village of Vernazza in Cinque Terra, Italy experienced an apocalyptic combination of natural disasters on October 25, 2011. “Torrential rains, massive flooding and over 100 mud slides took the lives of 3 residents, terrorized locals and visitors, caused over 108 million Euro in damages a...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 18, 2012, 11:41 am
Recent political events and uprisings have cemented the internet’s importance in communicating and coordinating such events. Today the internet is again finding itself at the forefront of a protest, only this time it is not just the scheduler but the “meeting ground.” You may have noticed ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 17, 2012, 5:22 pm
With CES 2012 come and gone, the tech industry is left in its wake of new devices, gadgets, gizmos, and software. Recently, the auto industry has become a major player in this biggest tech show of the year. And with laws tightening on the use of cell phones while driving and a continuing push for a ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 13, 2012, 10:44 am
Senior graphic designer and NOD contributor Chris Costello talks about navigating and transcending crisis in his creative career. I love watching documentaries and reading books about famous artists. What inspires me most about the lives of creative personalities is that they have all gone through ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 12, 2012, 11:52 am
2012 marks the 24th year of HOW Design’s longest-running design competition, the Promotional Design Awards. Launched in 1988, this awards program is the only one to focus on recognizing promotion work. Here are some reasons you should enter, as outlined by HOW Magazine: National exposure for yo...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 11, 2012, 11:29 am
This is the last in a series of excerpts from our most recent white paper, Copyright Basics and Common Misconceptions Debunked, which covers a wide range of questions and answers related to copyright. We hope you have enjoyed some of the tips we’ve shared. The complete paper is available for downl...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 9, 2012, 2:10 pm
It’s happened. The holidays are, in fact, over. The ball dropped, glasses clinked, and a new year rang in. In the midst of the holiday season, ensconced by a full social calendar, cookies, cake, and butter-drenched appetizers, resolutions were pushed to the background. Here we are, a month later, ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 5, 2012, 4:28 pm
What can we expect from technology in 2012, beyond tablets and smartphones? We searched the Net for the coolest tech trends to look forward to. Here are our favorite five trends to watch for: 1. Robot Technology We are getting close to a household assistant like the beloved Rosey from The Jetsons....
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Jan 3, 2012, 2:36 pm
With the New Year come and gone, it’s back to the real world of work and everyday routines. If you are like 85% of the population, you made a New Year’s resolution over the holidays to improve your life. Whether your resolution related to fitness, organization, finances, or spirituality, you may...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 30, 2011, 8:12 am
THREE, TWO, ONE, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Every year, nearly a million people descend on Times Square in New York City, the Crossroads of the World, the Center of the Universe, to ring in a new year, say goodbye to an old year, brace the weather and embrace each other. Those who choose to stay in their own ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 13, 2011, 1:17 pm
... fonts for body copy. Typography, design choices and color choices all make an impact, regardless of what you do or where you go. Use these choices wisely and to your advantage! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sessions.edu%2Fnotes-on-design%2Fresources%2Fdesign%2Fdesigning-with-disabili...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 12, 2011, 12:41 pm
Frank Gehry is one of the most influential practicing architects of our time, lending his talents to everything from museums to concert halls, residential towers, and even jewelry. Working in many countries on projects commercial and residential, Gehry is regarded as one of the great masters. His si...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 9, 2011, 1:51 pm
... for the Graphic Artists Guild titled, How to Be a Hired Gun: Creating Long-Term Client Relationship

s. We’ve asked Von to give us the top five ways a designer can become a Hired Gun. Here’s what he had to say: 1. Don’t ... .sessions.edu%2Fnotes-on-design%2Fresources%2Fhow-to-bec...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 8, 2011, 12:06 pm
400 lb Ginger bread house replica of The White House, along with Obama family dog, “Bo” Winter at the White House is one of the most highly anticipated times of the year for tourists. The tinsel is up and the doors have been opened to tour the most famous house in America, stock full of holiday...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 6, 2011, 11:36 am
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s SUPERMAN! While his sense of fearlessness and charisma have remained unchanged over the years, the striking features of this superhero have not. From post-war strength to a greasy 90’s mullet (not the proudest of moments), Superman has endured trends and c...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 1, 2011, 2:27 pm
Design trends ebb and flow just like fashion, literature, and the seasons. As designers, we have to stay aware of current trends to keep our work fresh and contemporary. We have to stay aware of the trends to keep our work from being faddish, and strive to be timeless. So use your knowledge of trend...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Dec 1, 2011, 2:11 pm
To show our appreciation to our subscribers here at NoD we’ve worked with our friends at GreenBulbGang.com (GBG) to bring you an exclusive offer on their Photoshop brushes, vectors, and backgrounds to inspire you and help you along with your design projects. Subscribers to NoD get 40% off the Pl...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Nov 30, 2011, 11:45 am
Generally known for all night parties and scantily-clad beach goers, Miami has now taken on another identity: international art. Over the past 10 years, an international exhibit fair called Art Basel has reinvigorated the art world in Miami and transformed the Miami Beach resort with one of the most...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Nov 29, 2011, 11:36 am
Don’t be fooled by the expensive-looking lens attached to that iPhone you see from across the park. It’s not a professional camera–it’s a professional lens that can be attached to a phone! The emergence of the camera attachment should come as no surprise to anyone following the smartpho...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Nov 21, 2011, 2:25 pm
Now you see him, now you don’t. Vanishing artist Liu Bolin camouflages himself in order to vanish in a chosen scene. Liu has disappeared in environments ranging from the everyday to the exotic and bizarre. The vanishing process is quite technical and requires detailed preparation from a dedicate...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 27, 2011, 3:52 pm
Left: Anna Sui dress on runway; Right: Forever 21 dress Retail giant Forever 21 has defended itself against more than 40 copyright infringement lawsuits by high-end designers, including Anna Sui, Diane von Furstenberg, and Philip Lim 3.1. Forever 21 President Do Won “Don” Chang has managed to q...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 26, 2011, 6:24 pm
As the market for mobile devices grows, the need to design compatible Web sites has grown too – and quickly. It didn’t take long for Web designers to realize that they needed an efficient way to make their clients’ sites accessible in a slew of different devices. And so was born responsive des...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 25, 2011, 3:19 pm
Since 2000, a technological revolution has occurred that may have changed graphic design forever. Now, in one of the largest design exhibitions in over a decade, a collection of design work from the last 11 years explores how technology and social media have affected the way designers create and pro...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 21, 2011, 7:01 pm
Graphic design has found itself caught up in the political battle, aptly wielded to gain and maintain recognition for candidates and their campaigns. While candidates have long been using logos, with the unparalleled success of Obama’s “O”, the role graphic design plays in politics has been ge...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 19, 2011, 7:02 pm
... 96% of creatives reported using stock photography in their work. Substantial numbers ... to see how far stock photography has come and how much ... accessibility and convenience of stock photography and the introduction of “Royalty ... business booms in the stock photography industry, so...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 18, 2011, 7:15 pm
Fall is announced by lower temperatures, pumpkin lattes, and most importantly, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. For the 85th anniversary of balloons floating through the streets of one of the most iconic cities in the world, Macy’s decided to celebrate with a design ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 17, 2011, 5:34 pm
When we see something explode on screen, we don’t always think about all the work that went into creating that scene. But of course, the amazing visual effects in today’s Hollywood blockbusters are often created by complex software programs. Vancouver-based Cebas Visual Technology is a develop...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 12, 2011, 3:55 pm
... we channeled all that feedback into the launch of a redesigned NoD ... my background and interests to shape the future of NoD. Since it ... to see a new feature, called the Popular Post. Based on readers’ ... comments or Likes, this widget highlights the recent posts that are in ... ve ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 12, 2011, 2:42 pm
The Graphic Artists Guild (the Guild) is pleased to be part of the NoD community and looks forward to posting a column twice a month focusing on the business aspects of the graphic art world. The Guild is a community of working artists who, like you, want to excel and have an active voice in the gra...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 12, 2011, 1:55 pm
Last week during Adobe’s MAX 2011 event in Los Angeles, the software company unveiled its latest innovation: the Creative Cloud. While cloud computing has been around for awhile and is widely used in the creative industry, the new way that Adobe is bringing the cloud down to earth and into your ha...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 7, 2011, 6:23 pm
It’s a fascinating commercial. Millions of points of light flicker on to represent two human bodies hovering above the ground. The figures are seated with their hands in front of them holding invisible steering wheels, their legs sticking forward to accelerate invisible cars. As they speed towards...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 6, 2011, 3:31 pm
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Oct 5, 2011, 6:48 pm
Of all recent movements in art history, postmodernism may be the most controversial. Nevertheless, the slippery-to-define postmodernist movement has steadily become an underlying philosophy for a wide range of work in design, literature, art, film, architecture, fashion, and cultural and literary cr...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Sep 29, 2011, 5:51 pm
If you’re looking for a non-traditional job, perhaps you should find a non-traditional ad. We liked this striking, visual announcement for a Web design position at Duolingo, a technology company ambitiously translating current Web sites into a variety of languages. For sheer clarity and inventi...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Sep 26, 2011, 5:51 pm
Web technology author and Sessions College department head Christopher Schmitt spent a good portion of 2011 writing his latest O’Reilly book, the HTML5 Cookbook, 1st edition. Now that the book is safely out its early ebook edition, we asked Christopher some quick questions about Web development an...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Sep 22, 2011, 6:59 pm
The Coca-Cola Company is debuting a new limited-edition Diet Coke can design for fall, in keeping within their ongoing ad campaign “Stay Extraordinary.” This campaign encourages individuals everywhere to continually be inspired and to “Stay Extraordinary” in their daily lives, even during ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Sep 21, 2011, 1:43 pm
Wacom is again changing the face of digital drawing – meet the Wacom Inkling pen. Rather than working on the surface of a slick digital tablet, the Inkling allows you to sketch on any paper surface you have lying around. Through continuous communication with a USB receiver and with 1,024 levels ...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Sep 19, 2011, 2:33 pm
With New York Fashion Week ending last Thursday, we want to reflect on the countless hours of dedication it takes to put an iconic event like this into motion. While fashion designers are clearly the highlight of the show, graphic designers also play a key role in creating a lasting impression of th...
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Ryan S. posted an article on Notes on Game Dev - Sep 15, 2011, 6:15 pm
The Dialogue Design Festival kicked off in Minsk, capital city of Belarus, this week. The event takes place in a thriving international design community of Polish and Belarusian artists. Exhibits by famous Polish designers Dawid Korzekwa, Miroslaw Adamczyk, Nikodem Pregowski, Rene Waszkiewicz, and o...
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