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"Low Volume" Premium Stock Images at IngImage

2013-05-23T18:40:00.002+08:00

IngImage is considering launching a new ’Low Volume’ option for budget conscious clients who use stock images on a regular basis, but not in the large quantities that subscriptions typically cater for.

Last day to enjoy this offer:
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IdN TV v20n2: Titling – Today’s titans of Titling

2013-05-21T16:56:00.000+08:00

Nowadays, more than ever, the opening sequences of a movie or TV show are a crucial way of distinguishing them. And with contemporary technology, the sky’s the limit when it comes to creative ingenuity. We bring you the work and words of three of the most talented exponents of the art of modern title design.

http://idnworld.com/tv/?id=v20n2

IdN Extra 08: Typo/graphic Posters

2013-04-16T16:50:00.000+08:00

Data Typography, Graphics, and its Application in Creative Poster Design

Type design and typography is one of the key elements of a basic poster design. On the one hand, headline type needs to be legible to communicate the message of the poster; but how do you balance it with the rest of the elements of a poster? Graphics, photos, information, illustrations... indeed, there is a lot to be considered in a poster than one might think. In this issue, expect to see some of the genre’s heavyweights and their love for type and poster design.

http://idnworld.com/books/?id=extra08
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IdN v20n1: Environmental Graphics Issue

2013-03-26T16:24:00.000+08:00

Embellishing your surroundings

What design discipline combines aspects of architecture, urban planning, landscaping, interior decoration, scenography, lighting, historical preservation, industrial design, way-finding, information graphics and graffiti? Answer: environmental design.

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v20n1

IdN TV v20n1: 3D Graphics (Trailer)

2013-03-14T16:17:00.001+08:00

Taking the Genre into a New Dimension

There is no doubt that special effects have revolutionised motion graphics, both in the cinema and in the world of advertising. Now comes the most special effect of all – the third dimension. To celebrate the launch of IdN TV, we have secured exclusive interviews with a quartet of world-renowned motion designers who have made a speciality of working in 3D. Read what they have to say about the challenges this presents – and how they rise to them. But above all, enjoy the explosive creations of these maestros of super-realism and ultra-believable fantasy!

http://tv.idnworld.com/?id=v20n1

COLORS 85: Going to Market

2013-01-30T10:30:00.000+08:00

A bursting bubble, tumbling stocks, bears, bulls and futures for sale. Modern markets are obscure, unpredictable and dangerous places. But they also dictate whether you have access to necessities like toilet paper and water, whether your job will still exist tomorrow and whether you can buy a cup of Columbian light roast on your morning commute or not. To get what you want, you have to navigate the flow of trade and exchange. Sell what you have – your labor, your possessions, your first-born child – and buy what you can. Everyone does it. So how do you? Which markets are you a part of? What are you buying? What are you selling? And at what price?

http://idnworld.com/books/?id=colors85
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IdN Video v19n6: Pattern/Symmetry

2013-01-23T11:30:00.000+08:00

The possibilities for symmetry and pattern-making in design are literally endless. Transforming mathematical measurements into aesthetically pleasing works of art is a task that increasing numbers of animators are setting themselves. We look at this latest trend in motion graphics through the eyes some of those who have become particularly adept at it.

http://idnworld.com/video/?id=v19n6
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IdN v19n6: Character Design Issue

2013-01-16T18:33:00.000+08:00

A good story, in any medium, is only as interesting as the characters in it. How do you invent a fictional being with which the whole world can identify? If we knew the answer we'd be millionaires, but there are plenty of people out there trying hard to come up with the next Mickey Mouse or Homer Simpson. We talk to some of them about the difficulties and satisfactions of this challenge and ask them what advice they would give to someone starting out on the character-building path.

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v19n6
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IdN Video v19n5: Hand-drawn

2013-01-08T19:03:00.001+08:00

IdN Video v19n5: Hand-drawn — Motion with the hand-drawn

More and more motion-makers are having recourse to this most basic form of art to bring a certain special "something" to their movies. This time-consuming technique has now been done away with by digital technology. But traditional drawing ability still plays a vital role in computer animation. Here are 23 beautifully executed examples from 21 of the world's most talented exponents of combining traditional techniques with digital means.

http://idnworld.com/video/?id=v19n5
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IdN v19n5: Interactive Design — Perfecting those Air to Surface Missiles

2012-11-16T16:09:00.005+08:00

Designing the perfect digital tools and useful applications that end-users will want to embrace is the design world's new holy grail. We present the work and observations of 9 prestigious practitioners of this most cutting-edge end of the design field to show us how interaction design can be as functional as it is fun to use – and to discuss the challenges that it offers, as well as to predict some of the future paths it may take.

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v19n5

COLORS 84: Apocalypse

2012-10-24T11:06:00.000+08:00

COLORS 84: Apocalypse — A Survival Guide

Hit by a meteorite, wiped out by a pandemic, fried in a nuclear holocaust or frozen in another Ice Age: civilization could end in a hundred ways. Yet the relentless onslaught of disaster prophecies leaves you overwhelmed, exhausted and unsure who to believe. You've got Apocalypse Fatigue, but don't give up. The climate is the hottest it's been for 1,000 years, and this century will see temperatures rise five times more than they have already, bringing hurricanes, floods, famine and wildfire. So start preparing: build a bunker, secure your energy supply, stockpile food. When mankind throws itself into the abyss, you need to be ready to climb back out.

http://idnworld.com/books/?id=colors84

IdN Video v19n4: Collage — Much more than just patchwork

2012-09-11T12:07:00.000+08:00

Ever since Braque and Picasso experimented with this centuries-old technique at the start of the 20th century, it has played a leading role in modern visual communication, becoming especially prevalent in recent years in cinematography or motion art. New elements and new methods of mixing them together have made for some exciting new developments. In this DVD, we bring you 31 such radical departures from 25 talented motion directors – all of which will pin you back in your seat with a mixture of astonishment and admiration.

http://idnworld.com/video/?id=v19n4

LongXi NOVA 2012

2012-09-06T16:11:00.001+08:00

2012龍璽傑青強勢回歸，香港賽區戰火先起。龍璽特請大評審為參賽選手進行賽前培訓，助燃創意之火。當然，龍璽也不忘爲廣大創意同好謀福利。不管你是來不及報名參加龍璽傑青，還是覺得自己需要先韜光養晦養精蓄銳，亦或已經超齡與傑青有緣無分，龍璽都歡迎你前來觀摩。

如此機遇，千金難買，因而無價。不想錯過，就牢記時間地點：9月8日（星期六）上午9點，香港理工大學何鴻燊樓HJ302室。更有9月10日（星期一）香港理工大學蔡繼有樓QR402室的香港傑青五強對決，創意火花激情碰撞，現場感受，親眼見證！

http://www.longxiawards.org.cn/

IdN v19n4: Shapes-in-Pattern

2012-08-28T16:34:00.002+08:00

Shaping Their Own Patterns

Patterns are easy, right? Just come up with a nice little design, then copy-and-paste it ad infinitum. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. We decided to reduce the parameters even further – and asked seven creatives who utilise mainly shapes to achieve their desired effect, how the tight discipline involved both constrains and liberates them. It is a lot more complicated than you might think – but the results can be deeply satisfying.

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v19n4

「亞洲論壇: “設計" 創造 "商機”」

2012-08-17T12:02:00.000+08:00

海港青年商會將於2012年8月25日(星期六) 舉辦「亞洲論壇:“設計" 創造 "商機”」，邀請來台灣、內地、日本及香港的國際著名設計師，為大家探討“設計"如何引發及創造商機。

是次論壇為一個公開論壇，就不同的範疇的設計 (包括平面設計、產品設計和品牌設計) 分享心得，跨越地域及業務界限，向工商業界展示優秀設計如何幫助創業家和企業推動和打造成功品牌，創造商機。相信有興趣的人士和企業，均能從中獲益，對設計行業的前景及發展有更深入的了解，及從演講者的經驗分享中得到啟發，激發思考。

日期：2012年8月25日(星期六)
時間：下午2:00至6:00 (下午1:45登記)
地點：香港藝術中心壽臣劇院
費用：HK$100/位(持學生證者半價優惠, 即HK$50/位)
參加及付款方式：參加者請在2012年8月25日前到下列網址作網上登記, 並請在論壇當日在現場以現金支付入場費。

網址：www.hjc.org.hk/asiadesign2012
籌委會主席：梁學俊先生(電話: 6076 3767)
場地主委：甄嘉豪先生(電話: 9813 2562)

IdN Video v19n3: Editing — The Perfect Cut

2012-07-24T16:28:00.002+08:00

In the making of movies, small or large, the editing process is crucial. The "delete" button may have replaced a pair of scissors, but in today's post-production world, versatility is all-important. Discover the secrets of mixing and matching on a minuscule budget, of making the mundane appear quite marvelous. Of keeping the action rolling in smooth sequences while the background is constantly changing. Of employing all the technical wizardry now available. We present 31 mind-blowing videos created by 23 motion units that have got the art of editing down to perfection. Let their expertise inspire you!

http://idnworld.com/video/?id=v19n3

IdN v19n3: The Line Issue — Artist on the Front Line

2012-07-20T13:02:00.003+08:00

A line is so much more than just the distance between two dots. It is the fundamental building-block that every artist employs – even if, like Jackson Pollock, they are simply dribbling paint onto a horizontal canvas. It is a signifier of innate talent: the critics speak of "bold" lines and "subtle" lines. One would be hard-pressed to think of any work of art that did not involve lines – even Malevich's notorious 1915 "Black Square" wouldn't have worked without an outline to define it.

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v19n3

Hong Kong Book Fair 2012 (18-24 July)

2012-07-18T12:43:00.000+08:00

Visit the Hong Kong Book Fair 2012 (18-24 July) - (Booth# 1A-A40) - for IdN and COLORS Magazine.

Get your FREE tote bag by United Colors of Benetton only at - (Booth# 1A-A40) - while stock lasts!

IdN Extra 07: Infographics — Designing Data

2012-06-14T12:45:00.001+08:00

Using graphics to convey information has long been a fundamental design challenge. How do you get people to notice and absorb data that may in itself be quite mundane — but that it is necessary for them to know, as well as making it beautiful? In this special issue, we present more than 120 examples of this all-important design genre.

http://idnworld.com/books/?id=extra07

IdN Video v19n2: Pause Fest — Now pause for Pause Fest

2012-06-13T18:05:00.001+08:00

An exclusive peek behind the curtains at Melbourne's first major digital festival – seven event-filled days. Featuring 42 motion clips from top-of-the-class artists, some of whose works were exclusive to this show.

http://idnworld.com/video/?id=v19n2

IdN v19n2: Sexual Graphics — Visual Orgasm

2012-06-05T19:02:00.000+08:00

We're pretty sure we've already got your attention just with the use of that word "sexual" because nothing arouses so much interest or is capable of stirring up so much controversy. With the help of 11 top-flight practitioners who have flirted with the bare-all approach, we examine the pros and cons of using sex to spice up your portfolio – and present some eye-popping examples of their work to help you make up your mind about this ever-burning issue.

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v19n2

COLORS 83: Happiness — A Survival Guide

2012-04-25T15:01:00.003+08:00

You get it when you win a race and lose it when you get laid off. Governments put it in their policies, preachers in their sermons, writers at the ends of their stories. Scientists say they've found it on the left side of the brain. Pursuing it, Americans spend US$20 billion a year on self-help and antidepressants. But wealth isn't working: people in the West are twice as rich as they were sixty years ago, yet no more satisfied with their lives. Twenty years from now, depression will be the biggest health burden in the world. Joy, euphoria, satisfaction, tranquility, triumph. It comes in many forms. So what makes you happy?

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About COLORS
COLORS is a magazine about the rest of the world; distributed quarterly in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Now exclusively available through IdN in Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong!

COLORS is a timeless collectable magazine for multiple readers. It is a magazine that celebrates diversity and racial harmony. Since its first appearance in 1991, COLORS has reinvented journalism.

Nathan Jurevicius and Vannen Watches Partner for Haven

2012-03-29T15:36:00.001+08:00

Nathan Jurevicius is renowned for his whimsical character design, and Vannen Watches is pleased to present his first timepiece, Haven. Textured like a treehouse, the watch is home to a canopy of colorful avian inhabitants. An overseer owl gazes out from the face, keeping time with prismatic eyes. Two birds tweet at each other in an engraving on the back casing. The crown completes the motif with a mystical third eye. Highly stylized and kaleidoscopic, Haven is a modernist fusion of wildlife and wearable art.

Haven is limited to 150 pieces and retails for $85, with every box signed, numbered and doodled by Nathan Jurevicius. To make this release even more special, we hid an original Jurevicius owl drawing inside one random watch's packaging. The lucky person who finds the drawing will get a one-of-a-kind, collectible bronze-tone 5" Akis figure, designed and signed by Jurevicius, and produced by LA-based art-fabricators, Cherry Vinyl.

The owls come out Thursday, March 29th at 12:01AM PST, so seek Haven at VannenWatches.com and select retailers around the globe.

Hiii Photography International Competition

2012-03-28T14:35:00.000+08:00

Hiii Photography International Competition is calling for entries! The competition open to all photographers, creative professionals, publishers, agencies, representatives, students and teachers from all the world.

The Competition has two parts: the Published and the Unpublished. All participators only upload their works to www.hiiibrand.com can be treated as taking part in the competition. Several international well-known judges will select the winners, consisting of 1 Grand Prix, 20 Best Works, and 200 Outstanding Works. All winners will be complied into the Hiii Photography APP on Mac Apple Store.

Organizer:
Hiiibrand.com

Jury:
Joachim Ladefoged / Denmark
João Carlos / Portugal
Julia Fullerton-Batten / Germany
Martin Brent / UK

Cost:
Free participation fee

Deadline:
October 31, 2012

More details:
http://www.hiiibrand.com/competion.php?act=goods_list&id=11

IdN v19n1: Invitation Design

2012-03-19T21:10:00.003+08:00

Whether it happens to be what they specialize in, or something that they are only called upon to undertake from time to time, almost all designers enjoy putting together the collateral for a meaningful private event. The freedom from the often suffocating demands of a commercial brief are part of the attraction, as is the satisfaction that comes from giving immediate pleasure to people and being temporarily welcomed into their world. In this issue, we have sought the opinions of 21 creative units on how to make that very personal party go with a bang!

http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v19n1