University of Plymouth plans Graphic Expressionism exhibition
The University of Plymouth will be showcasing the work of 13 digital artists creating 'generative art' in what it says is the first major exhibition of its type in the UK.
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HP adds Snow Leopard printer drivers after customer complaints
HP has added support for an additional 38 printer models or printer series to Mac OS X 10.6 (aka Snow Leopard,) delivering on a promise made shortly after the release of Apple 's new operating system when angry users complained that older devices didn't work after upgrading.
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TinSpider creates a ninja adventure for The Nextmen
Kenny Frankland has just finished work on an anime-influenced promo for Lions Den by The Nextmen, featuring Ms Dynamite and Andy Cato of Groove Armada.
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DistributorX announce free Workflow Automation seminars for designers
DistributorX has announced free seminars offering users the chance to see solutions that the company says helsp design firms to thrive during the recession. The seminars are in association with Enfocus.
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Canon announces event for professional creatives
Canon has announced that it will host a two day showcase of its professional photo, video and printing products on October 27 and 28 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.
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Microsoft Windows 7: what's good, what's bad, and what's unknown
Despite not officially shipping until October 22, Microsoft Windows is currently available as the final RTM (release to manufacturing) version of Windows 7 to large companies that buy Windows via volume licenses, as well as to IT pros who belong to its Technet service. The Windows Vista era is officially drawing to a close--although you could argue that it never really quite started--and the Windows 7 one is under way.
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Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.8
Apple has released the latest update to Mac OS X Leopard, version 10.5.8, improving the reliability of key features such as AirPort wireless networking and Bluetooth while fixing disappearing display resolutions in System Preferences.
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DEADLINE APPROACHING: Typographic Horizons
Graphic designers and type experts looking to contribute to UKType's symposium, Typographic Horizons, have until this Friday (July 31) to submit their proposals.
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Pitch to win with the new Digital Arts
The August edition of Digital Arts hits the shelves today, bringing you an unmissable guide to successful pitching, as well as all the inspiration and information you need to keep your creative juices flowing.
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Create books in InDesign using Blurbs PDF to Book service
Book printer Blurb has added the PDF to Book feature to its services. The new PDF to Book workflow allows creative professionals to design books using the application of their choice, save the file as a PDF, and upload it directly to Blurb.
Blurb has created pre-made templates for Adobe InDesign users and has developed guidelines and specifications for users of other design programs. PDF to Book gives creatives the ability to design books entirely in CMYK, while utilizing native file formats such as TIFF, EPS, and PNG in the book’s contents. -
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Typographic Horizons
UKType is calling for graphic designers and typographers to give poster presentations or to speak at a symposium at the Birmingham Institute of Art & Design this summer. The theme is typographic horizons.
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EXHIBITION: Power in Numbers at Bodhi Gallery
The Bodhi Gallery on Brick Lane, London, hosts an exhibition of screenprints by an eclectic group of designers and artists on the theme, power in numbers, opening today.
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Frost Design creates branding for charity Streetwise Opera
Multi-disciplinary design company Frost Design has created a new identity for homeless charity Streetwise Opera. The charity provides a national programme of workshops and performances involving homeless people and opera professionals in the UK.
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David Hockney embraces iPhone
Now in his 70's, critically acclaimed artist David Hockney has taken a new turn in his glittering career as a painter and all round art ambassador.
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EXHIBITION: Strange Religion at CUP, Manchester
Tomorrow (May 1) sees the launch of Strange Religion, an exhibition featuring the rock posters of Manchester-based illustrator and fine artist Nick Rhodes, aka Switchopen.com. It's the artist's first solo show.
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AutoDesSys releases 1.0 version of Bonzai3d sketching and modelling software
AutoDesSys has released the first finished version of Bonzai3d, a 3D sketching and modelling tool that was previously available as a freely downloadable beta.
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Canon launches Mark II versions of its Pixma Pro9000 and Pro9500 pro photo printers
Canon has introduced two new printers for professional and advanced photographers, the ten-colour Pixma Pro9500 Mark II and the eight-colour Pixma Pro9000 Mark II Photo Printers.
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First look: Adobe Photoshop CS4
Adobe made some pretty serious changes in Photoshop CS4, especially in the workspace. And while some of them will take some getting used to, they're changes that are long overdue.
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Adobe Photoshop CS4: beta preview
Not all new functions will appeal to all users – but Adobe has done a great job of boosting Photoshop CS4’s overall usability for everyone.
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Stylus Photo RX680 multifunction printer
Epson's Stylus Photo RX680 is a six-colour multifunction inkjet printer that is ideally suited for people who want basic printing and scanning features and great photo printing capabilities. Reasonably priced at US$199 (approx (£100; UK pricing and release dates to be announced), the RX680 is fast and easy to use, and includes some nice touches that are often found only in more expensive models.