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Between Work and Not-Work

"Never lose sight of things that make you passionate."

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Nessim Higson muses about using computers only after the birth of an idea, how all of his creative endeavors eventually merge, and missing the smell of cut wood.

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HungryMan Large retro type over grainy vintage photos, in contrast with fluid, snappy motion and award-winning work, creates the visual tension for this film production company site.
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Revlon "Blonde" print ad Dark roots can be the surest sign a woman may be neglecting her hair. The Revlon's new Colorsilk Root Perfect applicator is a simple way to ... more

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Jesca Hoop "Money" music video New York-based Richard Borge, a full-time illustrator for fifteen years, recently directed and animated this ... more

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kakofonia The portfolio site of Brazil-based illustrator Kako, in both English and Portuguese versions, for clients—and everyone else. www.ps2.com.br

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Tara Donne Photographer / Brooklyn, NY   "Trust your gut, shoot what you love, be kind, don't leave if you don't think you got the ... more

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The Automatic Lofts This luxury student housing development in Chicago was originally the headquarters for the Automatic Electric Company—which made most of the rotary phones in the U.S. in the 20th century.
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Swedish Fish "A Friend You Can Eat." print ads JWT New York created this irreverent, memorable campaign for a retro candy from Cadbury/Adams. An underground Internet ... more

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les objets Hermés illustrations Better known for his whimsical drawings, San Francisco-based illustrator Ward Schumaker was recently asked by Hermés (Paris) to ... more

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Zune As part of the Zune v2 brand launch campaign, the URL for this site was included on national TV spots and all online advertising pointed to the site prior to the ... Read Review

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Pentax Photo Gallery This sophisticated online gallery, available in six languages, is a place for Pentax users to exhibit their work, share resources and build portfolios. www.texturemedia.com

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Ugly Mug Coffee print campaign Memphis's popular Ugly Mug Coffee has a new brand identity, including completely redesigned packaging for its 23 varieties, all featuring ... more

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The Value of Balance Illustrator Keith Dixon wants everyone to know about Oscar (the octopus): Since his illustration is beloved by many but paid for by ... more