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Decontextualization kills Design

Posted September 13, 2010 in Design Trends, No Comments yet

Decontextualization, as you may have guessed it, is the act of stripping something out of its context. Design is intrinsically tied to the context in which it was brought into existance; decontextualizing it yields some devastating effects.

Free Vector iPhone 4

Posted June 30, 2010 in Freebies, 4 Comments

Chris Robinson from Contempo has released a free iPhone 4 vector graphic, saving me thus the trouble of making my own. I have even used it here!

158 Kilopixels

Posted June 11, 2010 in Blog, 8 Comments

I am pleased to announce that 158 Kilopixels, the new child project spawning from KaishinLab, is finally online !!!

Simply put, it is a constant stream of original graphic updates (illustration, typography, cartoons…) about various topics, with a good intake of geekiness.

Furfox Fury

Posted April 18, 2010 in Blog, 4 Comments

Despite its appearance, Furfox hasn’t been resting on its laurels (globe??) for the last couple months. The furry fox cub has been touring the internets looking for new friends, getting thousands of weekly views and a slot in almost every popular icon and customization website.

Pocket Cal

Posted December 17, 2009 in Freebies, 5 Comments

When it comes to business cards, there is no shortage of original and inspiring designs. This time around, a designer from Italy who goes by the monicker Grafish Design has came up with a quite brilliant idea: a tiny calendar that fits on the back of a business card.