Leopard Server

Well we went to NYC yesterday to attend the Apple seminar on the new Leopard Server OS. I have to tell you, I am running Leopard on a laptop and still testing it. I like it and it has a lot of great new features, but it is not a must have item. Now the Leopard server software is a different story. If you are running a new Intel based Xserve you will love what Leopard server brings to the table. Even if you are running an older Xserve you will be able to run this version of the server OS and take advantage of it's tools. Here are a few things you can do with this newest release: Wikki pages, Blog pages, Podcasting and the list goes on. For more information about the newest Server software check out Apples web site.

No Blog Thursday

I will be in New York City just for the day on Thursday at an Apple server seminar so no blog tomorrow. I will be back to blogging on Friday!

Adobe Design Center

You have to love the Adobe Design Center! They have such a wide range of subjects that they cover, and they update it on a regular basis. Well they have done it again. Check it out here.

Artist Video Series

Reading about designers can be moving. Seeing their work can be inspiring and, at times, provoke us to action. Hillman Curtis, in his video series, allows us to experience leading designers through sound and motion, uncovering what it is about them that inspires him. See the entire video series.

Thanksgiving Insperation

Hillman Curtis is a designer, video, web and animation jack of all trades. He has some very interesting views and ideas. Check out his site here.
I hope every one has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Brace Yourself for Adobe's Photoshop Overhaul

Adobe Systems wants to transform its flagship Photoshop software with an interface customized to the task at hand, a potentially radical revamp for software whose power today is hidden behind hundreds of menu options. Read more here

Adobe Posts Software Updates!

The updates are up, make sure you read the all the update info before you install.

PSCS3 Mac
PSCS3 Win

Camera Raw Mac
Camera Raw Win

Lightroom Mac
Lightroom Win

2008 Adobe® Design Achievement Awards

The 2008 Adobe Design Achievement Awards gives higher education students from around the world the creative license to propel their careers in the future. Enter in 12 categories in 3 media areas endorsed by the industry, over 60$K US in cash prizes will be awarded in New York City.

Submissions close May 2, 2008. Find out more here!

Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

I am a huge fan of shortcuts, I might even dare to admit that I am a shortcut junkie! I know the first step is to admit you have a problem. Well it is a good problem to have, and it will save you hours of time in the long run. My students ask if there are a list of these coveded shortcuts,and yes there is. I am giving you the lists of shortcuts for Photoshop CS through CS3

CS3 Mac
CS3 PC

CS2 Mac
CS2 PC

CS Mac
CS PC

Pixel Genius

A unique collection of industry leading experts Visit the site here. Find some great tips and tricks on all different subjects. There are some big names in here.

Create long-term loyalty through experiences that wow

Building web sites to help your customers gain loyalty are the key to continued success today. Find out what you can do here.

It's Fun Friday

I found this cool site with the 7 Engineering Wonders of the Modern World: Contemporary World Record-Setting Construction. I just thought that it was great, I know it is a little out of the Graphic Design realm but very interesting design to say the least. Enjoy!

Spam Email Turned Around

UK illustrator Linzie Hunter takes email spam subject lines and turns them into playful works of art. The series is a fine exhibition of her interest in a variety of lettering styles. . View them here.

Web Design from Scratch

Web Design from Scratch is for everyone involved or interested in creating web sites - whether novice or expert. It will help you understand what makes web sites succeed or fail, and what can be done to increase the chance of success.. Visit it here!

Vintage Auto Ads

I love looking at old ads and seeing how things were done or produced. You can learn a lot from these and they will help you come up with better designs, great insperation.

Vintage VW print ads

A nice variety of Ads

Automotive Hollywood

Spoonfed Photoshop Tutorials

Nice step by step tutorials for just about any level of Photoshop user. You can always learn more about Photoshop. You can view them here.