Adobe XD x INSPIRE

Posted on October 28, 2008 Under Design

Where would you be without Adobe? Since they launched Photoshop in 1989, the technologically ubiquitous software company has been vital in transferring your imagination onto your computer screen. By creating programs like Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and After Effects (among others) you…

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Behance Inspiration: Sneaker Fiend

Posted on October 10, 2008 Under Design

It's amazing how advanced, yet accessible, high quality models and illustration have become. If you're a sneakerhead, or just plain appreciate artistic talent, check out Jim Kim's portfolio, titled "Sneaker Fiend: A Tribute To Classic Nike Design," on Behance. This…

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MWM Site Update

Posted on September 30, 2008 Under Design

Since last autumn the work of MWM (Matt W. Moore) has been the frequent subject of our praise and the object of our design affections here at JoshSpear.com. So it should come as no surprise that we're absolutely percolating with…

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UrbanMedium Screenprints

Posted on September 2, 2008 Under Art

UrbanMedium is Derek and Heather, a husband/wife design duo who use paint, paper and the street to broadcast messages. Their iconic images use a mashup of pop culture and historical figures to provoke thought. One of their best-known prints, CheTrooper,…

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Remember Tibet

Posted on August 4, 2008 Under Life

Ever since Beijing was picked to be the site of the Olympics (which, as we all know, starts on Friday) controversy has ensued. From concerns about pollution to censored web access, issues leading up to the Games are only going…

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Christopher Delorenzo

Posted on July 25, 2008 Under Design, Life

Christopher Delorenzo, a freelancer designer for Saatchi & Saatchi, shot us an e-mail the other day asking us to take a look at his work. We were impressed -- it's a dynamic portfolio with an array of projects, from packaging…

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Moodstream by Getty Images

Posted on June 17, 2008 Under Design

Anyone in the industries of marketing, graphic design, advertising, film-making, journalism, publishing, and way more knows that the indispensability of Getty Images ranks right up there with Apple and oxygen. It's a one-stop place to shop for a mind-bogglingly huge…

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MWM 20/20

Posted on May 29, 2008 Under Art, Life

We can't get enough of the bold, clean work of design master and JoshSpear favorite Matt W. Moore. As the man behind MWM Graphics, we're not entirely sure where he finds the time to get as much done as he…

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Flashbelt Conference 2008

Posted on May 20, 2008 Under Design

Web Developers and designers unite! What's that? You need a time and a place? Well how about June 8th -- June 11th at the Holiday Inn Metrodome in Minneapolis? Apparently there's a pretty awesome get together being held there called…

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Viction:ary's Printwork

Posted on May 19, 2008 Under Books

This spring, Victionary returns with Printwork, a softcover book that allows 50-plus designers to showcase their printing techniques across 248 pages. The newest edition of our favorite look book seeks to promote those designers who prefer to put a unique…

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