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[25 Oct 2009 | One Comment | 1,217 views]
Helvetica: PRO e CONTRO di un font Nazionale (e qualche wallpaper intonato)

Che succede quando, con le migliori intenzioni, installate un font? Succede che tutto quello che e’ sotto quella classe viene visualizzato in maniera balorda..
Che succede quindi? Come eliminare il problema?
Armarsi di pazienza per capire se il problema e’ del browser (giacche’ IE ed Opera lo visualizzano benissimo) o se dipende dai fonts installati.. e se dipende dai fonts installati la risoluzione e’ semplice =)

CSS, design, graphics, inspiration, theme, tutorial, wordpress »

[22 Oct 2009 | 9 Comments | 2,300 views]
Thematic, WordPress e le considerazioni di Fabio “marbio” Marasco

Mi sono imbattuta in un discorso interessante riguardo a Thematic; come per Artisteer sono affascinata da tutto quello che riguarda il mondo dei temi per WordPress.
Ho ripreso il discorso in due parti di Fabio “marbio” Marasco, sul suo blog, ho scaricato e provato questo divertente e funzionale tool e ho tratto le mie conclusioni.. e le vostre?

design, development, graphics, inspiration »

[17 Oct 2009 | 2 Comments | 661 views]
Commercial: BE YOURSELF

Commercializing a brand, from typography to color in easy steps.
The final result is somewhat easy.
Somewhat expressing.

2D, design, download, inspiration, wallpapers »

[11 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 1,047 views]
Making of a wallpaper: create yours, for free, using X3Studios and your imagination

You browse the web in search of your perfect wallpaper.
You want it simple but energizing, colorful but serious.
You want to change it as often as you change your trousers.

You are a graphic, you have no time to draw your own.
You don’t have any idea, you only work in 3D or in 2D or in 1D.
You want it right.

Then you have no choice: go to X3Studios and design your own!

10Q, culture, design, graphics, inspiration, social, website »

[5 Oct 2009 | One Comment | 905 views]
Laura “Laura De Masi” De Masi. (Si, e basta, problemi?)

Ci sono persone che si lasciano intervistare come se niente fosse, altre che ti tirano dietro i portapenne, altre che digrignano i denti e ti mandano le maledizioni (a proposito, l’applicazione Voodoo e’ quasi pronta eh =P). Oggi Laura De Masi introduce una nuova categoria: la stagista bondagista =)
Tutti a leggere, per rodersi il fegato c’e’ sempre tempo =)

10Q, Craft, culture, design, inspiration, lifestyle, social, website »

[21 Sep 2009 | 3 Comments | 891 views]
10Q: Sharon “Agavanana” Sala, in esclusiva solo per voialtri!

Oggi il Sarchiapone D’Oro di 10Q va a Sharon Sala, una fancazzista che si spaccia per Art Director e Project Manager. Avete il fegato di leggere l’intervista tutta d’un fiato?
Merita davvero, potreste imparare molte cose!
Stavolta l’intervista sara’ solo in italiano, mea culpa: il tempo e’ tiranno e sono in viaggio per dare l’ultimo saluto a mia nonna. Se siete a Firenze in questi giorni, state alla larga, ho le bombe a mano nelle tasche- E ora, tutti a leggere!

10Q, Craft, CSS, culture, design, graphics, inspiration, trends, website »

[14 Aug 2009 | 4 Comments | 1,137 views]
Chris Coyier: arts behind the man and viceversa – (semi) serious interview with CSSTricks frontman

Hands up if you don’t know Chris Coyier.
For those who raised up, know Chris in depth stay tuned here and read the following interview (it’s shorter and has no long company names to remember =).
I’ve asked Chris to answer a few questions, classic questions about who he is and what he does in life, continue reading.. the truth is out there!

graphics, inspiration, photoshop »

[13 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 994 views]
Crabsformer – The legend of the cooked

Too much funny; found a picture on the web which inspired me for the title.. so here it is a marvellous crabsformer!

Beware of the food in your dishes, it may change in a minute =)

development, inspiration, iphone »

[30 Jun 2009 | 3 Comments | 1,135 views]
iPhone Apps: Say I Love You

Ever wanted to show your beloved how much you care?
Now you can, easily and free: with Say I Love You, a freshy new iPhone application, you can surprise your honey!
Just type in the name of the person you’re admiring.. et voila’!
On the screen you’ll see a charming font showing your feelings.
Piece of cake, mh?

graphics, inspiration, wallpapers »

[25 Jun 2009 | One Comment | 1,733 views]
Magnificent water scenery and Japan related wallpapers (handpicked from deviantART)

I’ve hand picked each of these wonderful wallpapers from deviantART, I think most of those are impressive and so refreshing with these days hotness.
I’ve included some Japan related wallpapers because.. well, they really turned me on (altrough my passion for Japan is weel known).

3D, design, inspiration »

[10 May 2009 | No Comment | 899 views]
Shinju Ai – Illustration

This view of the Floating World is centered on Yoshiwara, the licensed red-light district of Edo (modern Tokyo). The area’s brothels, teahouses and kabuki theaters were frequented by Japan’s growing middle class. This particular Floating World culture also arose in other cities such as Osaka and Kyoto.

inspiration, music, trends »

[1 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 1,008 views]
Music and inspiration: double your works

I’m used to listen to music while working, I’m quite eclectic so every kind of music could suite.
When composing a render in Poser I generally listen to jazz: Charlie Parker and Miles Davis and Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock over all (you can see my last.fm profile), to adjust senses and relax while choosing the right geometries.
Drawing and retouching in Photoshop requires a more brilliant music, so my inspirations in colors goes with Slipknot, Stone Sour or Umkulu or some classic pop or hard rock song.
Astor Piazzolla is one of …

3D, culture, design, development, graphics, inspiration, photoshop, social »

[10 Jan 2009 | One Comment | 3,454 views]
The Japan Serie

The Japan Serie Project: illustrations of 3D rendered women in the Japan contest.

design, Featured, inspiration, modeling, packaging »

[10 Jan 2009 | 2 Comments | 2,037 views]
Exposure – State of the Art

english italian 

The state of the art is the highest level of development, as of a device, technique, or scientific field, achieved at a particular time. It also applies to the level of development (as of a device, procedure, process, technique, or science) reached at any particular time usually as a result of modern methods.

Art is a difficult word, many people try to label Art giving so many different meanings: a well done poster is Art, Picasso is Art, Modigliani is Art, cubism is Art, comix are Art, fashion is Art, poetry …