Link Love: 8.13.09

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• Ethical freelancing: would you turn down a client?

• I never knew that potato chips could look so glamorous. Luxirare never fails when taking a concept to the next level. Is she even human?!!

• Bloggers, find out how to build compelling content that leaves readers wanting more.

• I really want the Design Disasters book. It is divided into four sections: Learning From Failure, The Language of Failure, Succeeding from Failure and The Objects of Failure. According to the review, “it is..light at the end of the tunnel of failure if you have just had your project canned.”

• Girls, read part one of 50 things every girl should do in her lifetime.

• Power shoulders are super hot in fashion right now and I can’t get enough of them!

• An intriguing list of 10 things about humans that we don’t yet understand including blushing, kissing, pubic hair, teenagers and nose picking!

• Exciting news for all of you MAC makeup lovers out there; for Fall 2009, they will be launching an all black collection called Style Black!

• Designers, if you’re wondering why you should avoid spec work, Debbie Millman, President of AIGA explains the issues.

• 10 harsh truths about corporate blogging.

• Keepin’ it real: Bazaar Magazine’s September issue features a spread of top models without makeup or retouching. And truthfully, they still look great.

• Have you always dreamed of being a freelancer? Find out more about the pros and cons of self-employment first.

• Jane of Sea of Shoes shares a few of her favorite things with us. Hello, SHOE WALL! With my mini collection, I could maybe open a boutique whereas she could probably open a department store! I bow before thee.

• 10 simples steps to better Photoshop performance.

• I can’t believe that 2009 is already more than halfway over! Are you on track with your goals and resolutions for the year?




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» Sally said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 08:08:00 }

Seriously, didn’t Jane’s shoe wall have you drooling?

Also LOVE the 10 human mysteries. And the fact that “teenagers” are on the list.

» ami said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 09:08:42 }

Love the link love days. I also think it’d make a great shirt design! Love!

» Kate said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 10:08:55 }

I would absolutely turn down a client, work is important but sticking to my guns is more so. Thanks for the link through to the article… interesting to see what other people think on the subject of ethics in business.

» Katie said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 11:08:25 }

http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/107520/whats-in-a-new-logo.html

Saw this today. Interesting article about logo redesigns.

» Shrinkle said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 12:08:26 }

I love the article on spec work.

I’m no graphic designer, but I design clothes and occasionally get e-mails along the lines of, “I am going to an event and have asked 10 designers to custom design a dress for me so that I can pick the one I like best. I can’t pay anyone, but you will receive exposure if I choose to wear your dress.” It’s pretty insulting that someone finds my time/talents so worthless, they think I will spend 9823734 hours custom designing a free outfit with no compensation or guarantee that anything will even come of it. :-(

I have also seen people take advantage of their fans’ good will by getting them to work for free making banners for them and whatnot. I think making your fans compete to see who can give you the best gift seems a bit arrogant and shameless. Have some respect for yourself and others, pal! Invest some time and money into your project, don’t just sniff around for free hand-outs.

» Luinae said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 03:08:11 }

I think I wouldn’t work for someone who had I had ethical qualms with. If they are exploiting people, or using child labour- I 100% refuse to shop/work/eat there products.

If the people demand change, companies must give us what we want to stay in business.

» bianca said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 05:08:44 }

This article blew me away.

http://www.luxirare.com/2009/05/tablet-vs-tablet.html

She lives in the E. Village. I’m with you on the non human part. She’s so perfect!

» Jazz said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 07:08:54 }

wow how have i never found this site before? its frikkin awesome! thanks for all the advice!

» Jeff Dolan said: { Aug 13, 2009 - 07:08:08 }

Thanks for the links today. Great timing. Keep up the inspiring work and fashion sense.

» Nubby said: { Aug 14, 2009 - 10:08:23 }

Shrinkle: You’re so right. Spec work hurts all of us. And I’m so excited to see that you have a blog! Just subscribed today!

bianca: I know, it’s all so…insanely perfect. I want to get inside her mind and steal her magical powers. Of all the blogs in the universe, hers leaves me the most in awe.

Jazz: Thanks for the sweet words.

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