a design blog of inspiration and resources for the creative professionalTumblr (3.0; @spacedustcom)http://blog.spacedust.com/Logo Trends: 2010 Trends When gauging the relative merits of the 35,000-plus logos that have been...http://blog.spacedust.com/post/533786108http://blog.spacedust.com/post/533786108Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:50:51 -0600Logos In The News: Salvador Dali as logo designer? www.printmag.com Landor design director Jack...http://blog.spacedust.com/post/530238152http://blog.spacedust.com/post/530238152Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:51:49 -0600<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hq460y9ajhtJjQv2o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Route 66 Indian Chief </b>- This new design was originally inspired from a historic Route 66 Neon sign in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. A pencil sketch was taken into Adobe Illustrator, worked and colored then finished off in Photoshop. <a target="_blank" href="http://Originally%20inspired%20from%20a%20historic%20Route%2066%20Neon%20sign%20in%20Downtown%20Albuquerque." title="Indian Chief tshirt">Available on T-shirt</a> and as a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fotolia.com/id/15949226" title="indian eps download">download file</a>.</p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/145077334http://blog.spacedust.com/post/145077334Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:12:00 -0600indiannative americandesignvectorillustrationartdesignerroute 66photoshopadobecolorst-shirt<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hps4mo2t1uwXDw4Xo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Shopping Cart Creator 3.5</b> - Coffeecup releases new version of Shopping Cart Creator. We were able to create a full-functioning ecommerce website accepting paypal payments in minutes. The Ajax product multiple-view, zoom-in features are exceptional. The themes, shipping, tax and user interface are simple enough for the non-coder.  <a target="_blank" title="Shopping Cart Creator - Ecommerce Software" href="http://www.coffeecup.com/?from=amb43184">Shopping Cart Creator</a></p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/139705523http://blog.spacedust.com/post/139705523Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:59:00 -0600shopping carte-commercephpajaxscriptssoftwarecoffeecupweb development<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hps2iibdWRxrRMeqo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Will GM’s Logo Go Green?</b> - According to some news outlets, GM’s logo could go green—literally—as the automaker emerges from bankruptcy and seeks ways to change the public’s perception of the company. <a target="_blank" title="Will GM change their logo?" href="http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6557991/news/will-gms-logo-go-green/index.html">GM’s Logo Change</a></p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/139686284http://blog.spacedust.com/post/139686284Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0600log,logo designcorporate identitygmgeneral motorslogosdesigngraphic designgreen<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hpn3s2dtSAXv4ogco1_r1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Screen Toaster</b> - Free Video capture web app. Record screencasts, tutorials, demos, training and more. Save as .mov or .swf. <a href="http://www.screentoaster.com" target="_blank">http://www.screentoaster.com</a><b><br/><br/>Screenjelly</b> - The lighter version with a three minute recording limit. Use it to quickly share cool apps or software tips or just show stuff you like. <a href="http://www.screenjelly.com" target="_blank">http://www.screenjelly.com</a></p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/137522058http://blog.spacedust.com/post/137522058Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:37:00 -0600videoscreencapturetwitterrecordscreenfreetoolsoftwareweb<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hplx24glO7NtUwV1o1_r1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>50 Effective Package Designs</b> - When choosing one product over another, the design of the packaging probably influences your decision far more than you realize.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/50-beautiful-and-effective-package-designs/" title="Effective Packaging Design Examples">Effective packaging design</a> breaks away from the standard rules and conventions that we are accustomed to, giving the product a unique edge to stand out from the rest. <a target="_blank" title="packaging design" href="http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/50-beautiful-and-effective-package-designs/">View now.</a></p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136971861http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136971861Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:41:00 -0600package designgraphic designspacedustproduct designpackagingart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6HplmbuizxUlihmKbo1_r1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>50 Design Posters</b> - An excellent poster on our wall would certainly catch our attention and even inspire us. For the design aspect of us here’s a collection of <a target="_blank" href="http://designwashere.com/50-excellent-posters-about-design/" title="50 Design Posters">50 excellent design posters gathered by designwashere.com</a>. </p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136828159http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136828159Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:40:00 -0600graphic designdesignposterspostersart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hpk7zb0yuXsVyiyjo1_r7_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Day of the Dead Skull</b> - This design based on the beautifully decorated sugar Skulls are a traditional folk art from Southern Mexico used to celebrate Day of the Dead.</p> <p>Created with Adobe Illustrator. using the reflect tool, I was able to do this in no time. This one, Just for fun. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zazzle.com/folk_art_skull_day_of_the_dead_tshirt-235377024374934035?gl=spacedust&view=front_a_s_035557&rf=238523477890361372" title="day of the dead skull design">Available on T-shirt Too</a>.</p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136194622http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136194622Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:11:00 -0600artdesignfolk arthalloweenmexicanskullDay of the Deaddia del los muertos<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hpk7m238kzljcutlo1_r1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Retro Robot Vector Illustration</b> - Illustration of robot created with Illustrator and aged/weathered look was done with Photoshop. Illustration entered in the 2009 Alibi Valentine’s Day Card contest. It won honorable mention.</p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136189238http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136189238Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:01:00 -0600spacedust design robot vector illustration“Computers are to design as microwaves are to cooking.” - Milton Glaserhttp://blog.spacedust.com/post/136115772http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136115772Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:10:00 -0600quotesdesignergraphic designsayingsmilton glaser<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/3PlZyBV6Hpk1tfzgyLcA4Yh5o1_r1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>IMG SRC</b> - Designer/Web Developer Albert’s NM Vehicle Plates have the IMG SRC HTML tag. The IMG SRC is the tag used to insert images on web pages. From time-to-time someone will recognize the HTML code.</p>http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136111629http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136111629Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:08:00 -0600funnyhtmlnmplatesspacedusttagsvehiclevanity platesSpacedust Design Portfolio: Located under the sunny blue skies of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Spacedust...http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136095891http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136095891Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:42:00 -0600“Math is easy; design is hard.” - -Jeffrey Veen This great quote was made by Jeffrey...http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136095710http://blog.spacedust.com/post/136095710Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:41:00 -0600veengraphic designartistquotesinspiration