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Digitalthread selects only the best web design firms, top freelance portfolios, and graphic design resources from online submissions and discovered web sites. Together, we are building an important hub for information and ideas flowing through the international design community. 'Njoy!
This gorgeous site also has purpose: American Express funds $2.5 Million to 5 user-selected projects addressing everything from environmental issues to education, community development to health. Apparently meaningful content drives great design, as shown in the clear and crisp layout of this altruistic project. But just as important as the site design, is the variety of brilliant ideas [link] giving hope to people from all walks of life, no matter what country or culture.... More
A fascinating anthropological record of people's attempts to distinguish themselves from others... through assuming an alternate identity that is already defined by a set group, or "fashion tribe". In this exhibit, the contradiction between individuality and uniformity is exposed through photographic viewpoint and stylistic analysis. Presented by Rotterdam-based photographer Ari Versluis and profiler Ellie Uyttenbroek. (Also see related YouTube video: Exactitudes - BBC Culture Show 2008).... More
A young graphic designer working in London, with a talented typographic touch and a delicate demeanor. He shows us his progressive print portfolio in this simple online showcase. Plenty of inspiring print produced here.... More
It's just a state of mind, being FRANK! Just the same as being successful. So, when it comes to integrated advertising, FRANK doesn't mince words. They get directly to creating award-winning work for agencies in the fields of print, marketing, and interactive design. Bold, honest, blunt, and simply FRANK.... More
A freelance identity designer from Portugal. Most of his projects date from his time at the firm Novodesign – a job he held from 1995-2007. Recently, the awarded Goncalo recently went freelance, and this site shows his accomplishments as a identity designer and brand keeper.... More
Printed often, and often printing things, Neuarmy is the Nom de Guerre of Ryan Katrina. His graphic design work for print is bold, colorful, with typographically driven forms producing a modern slant. We especially liked his poetic project; Rockbook.... More
Lively design for visual arts e-magazine. Download, or enter the Turkish blog channel, which is housed in a clean light blue interface. To date, there are 13 issues for download, with artists profiled all over Europe.... More
This creative consultancy, marketing, and advertising firm is one hard-rockin', ass-kickin' group of artists. Record covers, book jackets, identity, web sites. You name it – they've done it! If you really want to see what puts them into overdrive, check out the illustration section. (Listed here since 2004)... More
Shotopop is a small Brighton based design, illustration & animation studio. The artist specializes in illustration, motion design and print primarily, and has had quite a bit of his work published in industry magazines. Nice feel.... More
Famous across Asia and the West for her analog music videos, art and creative direction, Nagi Noda recently passed away at age 35 from complications after a car accident. Her work brought her from Japan to NY, most recently being signed to Partizan as a music video and commercial director. Her avant garde explorations in the digital and analog mediums were as powerful and symbolically rich in metaphor, as in their impact. Here are some more links: A news article, A fashion video, Her fashion line, A short film.... More
