Collection Ten by Fotolia - Takeshi

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@Fotolia launches the TEN Collection (@takeshiwan Emeric Trahand for June), a gathering of 10 top international digital artists. Each image has been created with a specific theme, then exposed through a detailed Photoshop PSD layers file. Each month, you will find a new theme, a new artist, a new image and a deep dive into the artist's PSD file! This extremely rare look into our artists' secret techniques is in the spirit of education and community, helping designers go further in their own artist endeavors.

This month is presented by acclaimed artist Emeric Trahand aka Takeshi. Well known for his photo editing skills and surreal & colorful art, Emeric Trahand is one of today's most influential designers. His different texture effects, 'urban' style and ability to relate to nature are amongst many qualities that make him a unique artist. Originally from France, this now New Yorker produces work for internationally renowned companies like Ubisoft, Honda, Adidas and Swatch...He is also a member of the KDU and Depthcore, and posts his art on the Amkashop website.

Go download Takeshi's PSD for FREE, today only

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1LfNfINwnQ&feature=plcp&list=PL3536444B4BCCFABA

http://cargocollective.com/stillontherun Ten by Fotolia (Russian)

Appcollector: Favourite Apps by Sara Blake

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Our second post in "Appcollector Favourites" series aimed to reveal useful apps advised for usage by designers for designers. This time we asked NY based acclaimed artist Sara Blake to share her list of Favourite Mobile Applications.

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1. Nike+

I run with my phone. I'm addicted to Nike+. It has truly changed the way I run. I've been competitive all my life to begin with, but it's helped me pretty drastically increase my pace and stay motivated.[/twocol_one_last]

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2. Evernote

A must for any dedicated list maker and organizer.[/twocol_one_last]

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3. Squarespace App

I manage all my sites with Squarespace (DC: Squarespace is a website builder) and I've been really impressed with their well designed mobile version.[/twocol_one_last]

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4. Autostitch

Panoramic photo stitching fun.[/twocol_one_last]

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5. Seamless Food Delivery

I'm not much of a cook and I pretty much order all my food this way. The mobile version I actually find preferable to the browser version.[/twocol_one_last]

See previous Appcollector Favourites #1

Alexey Frolov motion reel 2012

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Our favourite graphic and motion artist, young Russian blood - Alexey Frolov aka MrFrukta debuts with motion reel summarizing his latest commercial works made for Moscow based agencies. One can say the reel is a bit raw but we prove his level not only by collaborations we did with Alex (OFFF 2011 Russian Panel, DCN Top 2011) but clearly by a deep list of clients like Justice (sic!), Miller, MTV Russia, Yandex etc. Let's watch his showreel.

http://vimeo.com/43355468

You are not Banksy by Nick Stern

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Nick Stern is an internationally acclaimed News and features photographer whose career has taken him to over 40 countries. He has contributed to a wide range of publications throughout the world including daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, books, advertising campaigns and television productions. "You Are Not Banksy" is his latest photography series full of good sarcasm and irony, reflecting artist's famous graffiti. No Banksy were harmed during the shooting.

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Say What Studio

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Say What (@saywhatstudio) is a graphic design studio based in Paris, run by Benoit Berger and Nathalie Kapagiannidi. They have few seriously strong design works and running independent zines but what attract me most is the project "Sorted By". "Sorted By" is a collection of 3 books presenting the image hunting work of 3 awesome blogs worth to follow when Daily Designcollector Tumblr is not enough. The books were designed as annual reports for the year 2011 Convoy / Sorted by category Non-Clickable Item / Sorted by colour Yimmy's Yayo / Sorted by randomness

Appcollector: Favourite Apps by Anton Repponen

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Our former Appcollector project and now the Mobile Apps category resurrects in new form with a series of quick talks with great people sharing their thoughts about best Mobile Applications. As and addition we asked everyone to participate in our Facebook survey "What are the Best Apps on your Mobile?" please share your thoughts! For now lets check the list of favourite applications using by Fantasy Interactive creative director: Anton Repponen [twocol_one][/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]

1. CrossProcess

Almost all the photos I take with iPhone I run through the CrossProcess App. I think it has the best colors compared to other apps doing similar color adjustments. As well as it is dead simple, without any settings, buttons, or unnecessary social stuff (like Instagram for example) [/twocol_one_last]

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2. Spotify

I listen to all my music using Spotify on iPhone. I got all my playlists synced wirelessly with the desktop version, so all the stuff that I like gets pushed automatically without a hassle of a cable and iTunes. And Spotify has an enormous collection of music, pretty much everything is there.[/twocol_one_last]

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3. Flipboard

I barely use Twitter on iPhone, usually it ends up being a list of short urls and links to random photos. I like the Flipboard approach to visualizing it and making the feed more visual. Once in a while while waiting in line I go through the feed using Flipboard.[/twocol_one_last]

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4. Kayak

I travel quite a bit, especially for work. The moment I arrive somewhere where I will stay for some period of time (such as San Francisco or Stockholm) I use Kayak to search for nearby flights to escape somewhere for a weekend. There are probably much better apps that Kayak, but that one has the best design I think.[/twocol_one_last]

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5. Svpply

I really like svpply.com. Just recently they have release an iPhone and iPad apps which a extremely well done. I get struck there for hours once in a while.[/twocol_one_last]

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BONUS

Figure App - This music-making app is freaking amazing. Comes from Swedish Propellerhead (creators of Reason). There's nothing pro about it, it's just fun sometimes to make some loops within a minute.[/twocol_one_last]

Efteling - Winter Projections by PostPanic

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Dutch agency PostPanic has been busy with 3d projections with Amsterdam agency Muse over the past year or so, but this is the first time they have been able to create something for the Netherlands.

http://vimeo.com/32959248

More details on the project

Director: Matthijs Joor Production Company: PostPanic Agency: Muse

Semi-Permanent titles by GMUNK

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Munkowitz first participated at the Semi-Permanent Sydney conference back in 2004 as an alternate to a last-minute cancellation named Nando Costa.. So when Andrew and Murray invited him to design their 10th anniversary Title sequence in addition to participating in both their 2012 Sydney and Auckland events, it was an offer he couldn't refuse Read more about the work on http://work.gmunk.com/Semi-Permanent

http://vimeo.com/41954766

Director: Bradley G Munkowitz Director of Photography: Kevin Gosselin

Synthoxide illustration

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Young American artist and illustrator Kimberly Bicknese shares gorgeous and really mature artworks through personal portfolio on synthoxide.net "The artwork that I compose primarily revolves around certain concepts that relates to people in general, such as mental illnesses, disorders, human emotions, desires and wishes, dreams, and anything else that essentially makes us who we are. Depicting such things allows me to record what many others around the world are feeling during certain points in their lives."