This post, adapted from a lightning talk that Sara Cannon gave at WordCamp US, is about creativity and the ever present push to continually find that spark or that idea. We feel that this doesn't just apply to design, but to other mediums as well.
This past weekend, I had the great privilege to speak to a group of incredible creators/designers/makers at WordCamp Ann Arbor (#WCA2). We packed out a small room at the University of Michigan and I spoke to them all about how to become a better designer through the art of stealing.
Over at Range I wrote a little thing about Google's new identity and missing the fancy g.
100 Days of Fonts is a personal project by S.F. based designer Do-Hee Kim. It's pretty awesome site that really showcases great uses and fort combinations of google fonts! check it out: 100daysoffonts.com
Awkward. Just like the show.
Museum of Endangered Sound is a fascinating project by Brendan Chilcutt. It's a fascinating concept. Some of the sounds really bring back memories.
h/t @Mitcho
I had the great pleasure of speaking on Web Typography and User Experience at WordCamp San Francisco this year. Check out the video and the slides!
At this years Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham, I got to see Mood Indigo - a new film by Michel Gondry based on the 1947 novel by Boris Vian. It was an incredibly creative film. Check out my thoughts over on my art journal: Artcation.com.
Love this video from Tony Zhou - portraying texting in film is an interesting challenge.
A Brief Look at Texting and the Internet in Film from Tony Zhou on Vimeo.
Sara Cannon is a Web Design and Branding Specialist | Helping brands build seamless digital experiences.
She's also an Artist.
Do you have a project she can help you with? Contact Sara at sara@saracannon.com.