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Tip: Creative Amidst Bureaucracy 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Contrary to popular belief, creativity can exist in bureaucratic environments. You can see it in the form of brainstorms and "exciting days" in offices across the corporate world. A new idea flourishes, but then it enters a bureaucratic mess that substantially reduces the likelihood of execution.
Ryan Waller: Thingmaking 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Ryan Waller was named a "Young Gun" by the Art Director’s Club, a biennial award for innovative talent in visual communications. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Ryan has made a great impact in the fields of art direction and design. Ryan’s work has appeared in magazines including Nylon, Arkitip, and Grafic. He has also exhibited in galleries around the world. Behance caught up with Ryan to discuss his latest project "The New College Beat" and his tips for staying productive amidst everyday creative chaos.
Tip: Moving The Ball Forward 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Every action taken (or not taken) either pushes your idea forward or holds it back. Sometimes we ignore the intangible elements of productivity, namely self-awareness, discipline, and confidence. You must manage yourself as you manage ideas. If you stop and think about it, your ability to make ideas happen is dependent on you andâ¦the ball. Read more:Moving
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Steve Bullock: Keeping Ideas on Track 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Steve Bullock
is an independent designer, illustrator, and interactive developer based in Boulder, Colorado. Steveâs work has been recognized by numerous organizations such as the American Ad Federation, HOW and INC. magazines, and the Art Directors Club. His firm, SB Design, focuses on a growing client list, some contract work for a few agencies, and some unique independent projects. Steve Bullock took some time to discuss accountability and ritual cleansings with Behance. Read more:Steve
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A Network Of Creative Professionals 0000-00-00 00:00:00 From the interviews, focus groups, and time we spend with especially productive teams in the creative world, we see a common theme: the value for a tight network. It seems that some elements of a ânetworkâ are absolutely critical.
Silja Goetz: Disciplined Illustration 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Silja Goetz is a Madrid-based freelance illustrator, born and trained in Germany. With a client list that includes El PaÃs, The New Yorker, Fast Company, among other leading publications, Silja is a disciplined multi-tasker who has overcome hurdles to make an impact in her field. Read more:Illustration
Steve J. Sherman: Capturing True Essence 2007-09-21 00:37:32 Photographer Steve
J. Sherman
has been capturing the essence of musicians since 1983. His love for music and talent for photography prompted such a specialization. He has worked extensively with musicians across the spectrum, from classical and jazz to rock, theater, dance and gospel. He has photographed legends like Jerry Garcia, Sting, Springsteen and Kravitz. His work has been featured on hundreds of CD and record covers, concert posters, and major newspapers and magazines worldwide. Sherman took some time to reflect on his career and share some advice with the Behance team. Read more:Essence
Spotlight: Illustration in the Behance Network 2007-09-17 00:13:45 As the Behance Network enters itâs third week of activity, some creative realms are starting to show some depth. Just a few minutes exploring will surely lead to some remarkable finds. Today's spotlight shines on the portfolios of an eclectic group of illustrators. Through both classic and truly abstract approaches, these illustrators are pushing the boundaries of their field. Read more:Spotlight
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David Gensler: Empowering Creative Talent 2007-09-14 00:12:51 David Gensler is a Strategist, Designer, Creative Director and Publisher. He is also President of the KDU (Keystone Design Union) a consultancy and global collective of creative professionals. Based in New York City, the KDU has people spread all over the world working on projects. For years, Gensler has helped grow creative businesses and build powerful brands. Gensler took some time to share a few insights with Behance. Read more:David
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Spotlight: Photojournalism in the Behance Network 2007-09-12 00:05:44 The spotlight shines today on an emerging group of photojournalists in the Behance Network. Armed with cameras, curiosity, and artistic brilliance, photojournalists can enlighten us with the life in foreign lands, as well as the unknown life around (and beneath) our own neighborhoods. Read more:Spotlight
Jonathan Harris: We Feel Fine 2007-09-08 12:46:27 Jonathan Harris
is an Brooklyn-based artist and storyteller who explores the human world in extremely innovative and highly technical ways. He has made projects about human emotion, human desire, modern mythology, science, news, and language, and created the world's largest time capsule. He studied computer science at Princeton University, and was awarded a 2004 Fabrica fellowship. Harris' work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Wired among others. His work has also been exhibited at Le Centre Pompidou (Paris), and soon at an upcoming exhibit at MoMA (New York). Behance caught up with Jonathan to discuss his approach to making bold ideas happen. Read more:Jonathan
Neil Duerden: Attacking Ideas 2007-09-04 17:13:12 Neil Duerden is a UK-based master of mixed media and member of the KDU. His most recent work combines photography interlaced with complex vectors. His pieces have hit the soft spot for clients around the world, from soft drink brands to telecommunication giants. Behance caught up with Neil Duerden to discuss attacking new ideas, collaborations, and learning from the misses. Read more:Attacking
Tip: Urgent vs. Important 2007-09-26 00:29:15 When something is urgent, you rush to do it. When something is important, you prioritize it. In our everyday lives, we are forced to manage urgency and importance simultaneously. Especially in the creative environment, important projects require time and mental loyalty to complete. The “urgent” matters that arise with clients and general life management threaten to interfere with our long-term objectives. Read more:Urgent
Ari Hest: Recording Inspiration 2007-10-02 00:10:08 Prolific singer songwriter Ari Hest knows something about productive creativity. Shortly before his latest full-length album through Columbia Records, “The Break-In,” Hest produced, recorded, and mixed “The Green Room Sessions,” a five-song EP, also released by Columbia Records, in his Brooklyn, New York apartment…all on his own using Apple’s GarageBand. While “The Break-In” was a product of collaboration with producer Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Elvis Costello, and Soul Coughing) and other well known musicians, “The Green Room Sessions” was a solo project. While on tour throughout the United States and Canada, Hest took time to share some of the secrets to his creative achievements with Behance. Read more:Recording
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Spotlight: Music in the Behance Network 2007-09-29 20:06:29 Musicians are using the Behance Network to disseminate their portfolios and collaborate with others. Whether it is a designer for a CD cover, an illustrator for concert posters, a photographer for headshots, or just a fellow musician for a jam, musicians are searching for partnerships. But beyond the benefits of partnerships, musicians have infused the Behance Network with sound. For this we are grateful, and today’s spotlight shines upon an eclectic group of musicians. Read more:Spotlight
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Human Ideas: Adopt The Sky 2007-10-14 23:15:16 Human Ideas was founded by Eric Husband and Dave Keepper, two ad agency creative directors who wanted to reduce their capitalist footprint. Their latest project, AdoptTheSky.org, is a site that empowers people to broadcast their views on clean air. Behance caught up with Eric and Dave to discuss collaboration, balance, and their latest project.
Jane D'Arensbourg: On Lessons & Glass 2007-10-12 02:31:11 Jane D'Arensbourg has been working with glass since 1993. She creates glass sculptures, installations, lighting and glass jewelry. Her jewelry emphasis began in 2002, and her work can now be found in shops throughout the US, including the MOMA design store in New York and Kaviar and Kind, Los Angeles (among others globally). Behance caught up with Jane to discuss the fragility of glass, the need for mistakes, and balancing work with life. Read more:Lessons
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Nove Studio: Fresh Perspective 2007-10-08 22:36:13 Marco and Anne Cibola run a graphic design firm called Nove Studio based in Dundas, Ontario. Nove Studio provides graphic design and art direction services mainly for print-based projects. One of their latest and favorite projects is art-directing and designing Guilt & Pleasure magazine. Behance caught up with Marco and Anne to discuss the benefits of a fresh perspective and a simple mission. Read more:Perspective
2x4: Collective Progress 2007-10-05 08:49:29 2x4, Inc. is a multidisciplinary design studio founded in 1994 by Michael Rock, Susan Sellers and Georgianna Stout. The studio engages in print, film/video, web and environment design. The company is known to immerse themselves in the culture of their clients and has worked with some of the finest museums, magazines, and brands in the world. The team has been profiled by Apple as an example of a truly creative and productive team. Behance had the chance to ask the team a few questions on making ideas happen and measuring success. Read more:Collective
Tom Muller: Creative Process 2007-10-19 07:57:48 Tom Muller is a Belgian-born, London-based graphic designer who is no stranger to multitasking or collaborative projects. After receiving his MA in Graphic and Advertising Design from Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts, he's held positions at Vir2L Studios Europe and Mam Tor™ Publishing, regularly conspires on web- and print-based projects with artist Ashley Wood and currently serves as Creative Director at Kleber Design Ltd. Read more:Process
Malota: Development of Ideas 2007-10-23 08:17:35 Malota is Mar Hernandez, born in Jaén, Spain in 1980. Although her early years took place in Yecla, a small town in the north, Mar relocated to Valencia in the late nineties to enroll at the University of Fine Arts of San Carlos. Today, Mar works as an illustrator and freelance designer for diverse clients; her unique style has caught the attention of various international publications and networks such as MTV. Behance caught up with Mar to discuss the process behind her business venture, as well as its organizational and collaborative aspects. Read more:Development
Piers Fawkes: Productive Consultancy 2007-10-25 12:19:37 Piers Fawkes founded and has been managing PSFK, a trends and innovation company since 2003, after its humble conception as a blog. The company's consultancy practice has worked with companies ranging from Corona to Samsung and has been featured on CNBC and BBC and in Financial Times and AdWeek. The publishing side of PSFK now attracts writers and readers alike worldwide, from New York and Los Angeles, to Norway, Vancouver, Mexico City and Mumbai. Behance sat down with Piers to find out about how he handles his email (despite lacking wireless web) and the importance of prioritization. Read more:Consultancy
Beautiful/Decay: Disciplined Artistry 2007-11-01 08:57:02 Amir H. Fallah is the creative director and founder of Beautiful
/Decay
, a publication with humble roots as a 3000 copy, black-and-white distribution covering underground art, design, fashion and culture. Since its inception in 1996, the magazine has blossomed, now boasting a 45,000 copy circulation, a clothing line and and online store. Amir took some time to tell Behance about his daily routines, his passions as an artist and the importance of time management.
Day 19 Photography: Focused Creative Innovation 2007-10-30 09:04:13 Day 19 Photography is Jeremy and Claire Weiss, a dynamic photography team based in Los Angeles that is unafraid to take risks when it comes to their work. Whether it's their ability to convince subjects to simulate bloody noses or their non-traditional portfolio presentation, their talent and innovation has not gone unnoticed by the companies such as Nokia, DIRECTV, record labels Arista and Virgin as well as numerous publications. This year sees the release of their first book, Day 19: The First Ten Years. Behance took some time to chat with Jeremy about their motivations, strengths and weaknesses as photographers and business people. Read more:Focused
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Si Scott: The Bare-Bones Approach 2007-11-06 09:37:33 Si Scott
is a UK-based illustrator, choosing to divide his time between Manchester and London -- a decision which he fully admits he uses primarily as a source of inspiration. His intricate, entirely hand-drawn technique has seen his work commissioned by the likes of Nike Europe, UNICEF, Casio and the BBC as both an illustrator and art director. Read more:Bones
Tip: Restricting The Creative Perfectionist 2007-11-05 10:03:31 Creatives are intensely emotionally tied to their work, and as a result are often perfectionists; sometimes the relentless pursuit for perfection and artistic integrity is at the expense of productivity and execution. Sometimes great ideas never happen because we insist on them happening the exact way we envision them , and our rationality is left by the wayside as we become overly immersed in the work we love. Read more:Restricting
Spotlight: Typography in the Behance Network 2007-11-02 16:10:49 Typography is the core and founding element of graphic design, but is often overlooked and most certainly under-appreciated. Fortunately, Behance Network is a place which happily fosters and promotes artists talented in this creative arena, a small sampling of which we are pleased to spotlight for you today. Read more:Spotlight
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Spotlight: Fashion in the Behance Network 2007-11-09 12:08:39 The realm of fashion is alive and well here at the Behance Network, fueled by the many facets and aspects of such a subject; it is something that stretches far beyond the actual design of clothing, accessories and ephemera, incorporating photography, styling and digital retouching into the mix. We are happy to feature some outstanding projects in all of these areas in this week's spotlight. Read more:Spotlight
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Spotlight: T-Shirt Design in the Behance Network 2008-03-08 15:02:30 Right now, in a certain area of town, some disillusioned soul is plunking down some serious cash for a "vintage" t-shirt. Later tonight, his hopes to appear effortless, cool and just that tad bit obscure will be dashed when he finds out that not only is a likeminded individual in the same bar wearing his prized tee, but that Urban Outfitters also carries it in stock. In the discount bin. In any case, he's going to be disappointed by his purchase. If our hero had taken some time to peruse the talent in the Behance Network, he wouldn't have to worry about the design factor of his choice; we don't really deal in the avoidance of impending disaster. Read more:Spotlight
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WEJETSET: The Impassioned Voyage 2008-03-06 17:40:43 As the founder and publisher of wejetset, Taj Reid is committed to providing meaningful and inspiring experiences to his fellow travelers, through a carefully curated product line and travel guide. In the next year, Taj and the wejetset team plan to expand past the online realm and into their first retail location in Old City Philadelphia, as well as launching their magazine in a physical format. Behance caught up with Taj to find out how, in the midst of all this jetsetting, his outfit got started and he manages to keep everything organized. Read more:Voyage
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