Davison Creators» Design Tools http://www.davison.com/creators Dedicated to inspiring designers, inventors & the creative spirit in all of us. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:57:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 A Stroke of Creativity http://www.davison.com/creators/2012/02/02/a-stroke-of-creativity/ http://www.davison.com/creators/2012/02/02/a-stroke-of-creativity/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000 mike http://www.davison.com/creators/?p=7498 This set of brushes are each unique in how they allow the paint to touch the canvas.

Made to be worn, pivoted, dragged and stamped, each brush leaves its own mark.

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    This Core77 article is a good read for students and conference attendees who tend to make sketches, not take notes.  This article touches on how people can listen, synthesize and visualize what they are engaging in, and map out a sketch to better understand information in the future.

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    ]]>     http://www.davison.com/creators/2011/06/07/taking-sketches-not-notes/feed/ 0     The Birthplace of Ideas http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/11/22/the-birthplace-of-ideas/ http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/11/22/the-birthplace-of-ideas/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:37:11 +0000 Joseph Warren http://www.davison.com/creators/?p=4606 The garage is a great place to tinker around, but sometimes you need a little more space. It’s been said that some of the better ideas have come from the backyard and garage. Maybe we can add these to the list?

     
     
     
     

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    ]]>     http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/11/22/the-birthplace-of-ideas/feed/ 0     Digital Finger Painting http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/11/12/digital-finger-painting/ http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/11/12/digital-finger-painting/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:01:13 +0000 Joseph Warren http://www.davison.com/creators/?p=4534 How many of us know someone who bought an iPad as an over-sized smart phone? After several months, other than checking email, they have yet to explore the boundaries of what the iPad offers. 

    Davis Kassan has taken his talent to a new media, the iPad, and documented how he has used it with great technique and execution for portraitures. What’s unique about this video is that it was live-streamed from his studio over the course of 3 hours. Check it out.

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    ]]>     http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/11/12/digital-finger-painting/feed/ 0     Do You Architect? http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/10/12/do-you-architect/ http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/10/12/do-you-architect/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:38:02 +0000 Joseph Warren http://www.davison.com/creators/?p=4220
     
     
     
     
     

    I came across this set of videos designed to guide people curious about choosing architecture as a discipline. Each short video, accompanied by a time-lapsed notebook sketch, is narrated by an architect explaining commonly held misconceptions and clarifying the discipline it takes to become an architect. 

    Each of the videos is short (2 min.) and to the point. This informative series is a true crash course if you want to know anything about architecture. As a bonus, the last video is a quick guide to writing like an architect. 

    Another quick note, I found this book and thought it was a very good read. Fully illustrated and simple to understand, it is perfect for creative types wanting to soak up up good information fast.

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    ]]>     http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/10/12/do-you-architect/feed/ 0     A DIY Handbook For Designers http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/10/07/a-diy-handbook-for-designers/ http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/10/07/a-diy-handbook-for-designers/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:48:09 +0000 Joseph Warren http://www.davison.com/creators/?p=4211 designer handbookexploring materials bookdesigning tipsdo it yourself bookdesign materialsdesign processesdesigning book

    Core77 featured a write-up of this book, Exploring Materials. Void of any elusive materials or hard reading, this books touts itself as an honest approach for students and designers looking to know more about materials and processes. The review even mentions one of the tips and tricks about everyday items — that felt is easier cut when soaked in water then frozen. This may be worth a trip to Amazon.

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    ]]>     http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/10/07/a-diy-handbook-for-designers/feed/ 0     Colorful Design: 500 Hues To Choose http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/09/27/colorful-design-500-hues-to-choose/ http://www.davison.com/creators/2010/09/27/colorful-design-500-hues-to-choose/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:58:06 +0000 Joseph Warren http://www.davison.com/creators/?p=4126 colored pencil collectionpencil design

    Okay, so some people join book clubs, others collect stamps, but for those creatives out there, consider joining Felissimo’s colored pencil club. This 20-unit collection is mailed over the course of 20 months and can be displayed in spirals, on the wall or any way you choose. 

    The limited edition collection features 500 colored pencils in uniquely named sets, which you receive one set at a time. It seems to be more of an installation piece, but if you feel the need to pop out that certain shade of green for a special project, knock yourself out.

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    Here is a great color reference for those creative types that may need a refresher in color theory. This is a beautifully illustrated, cleanly formatted, goldmine of information whether you work in graphic design, illustration, package design or even web design.

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    2 cufflinks, 4 total GB, 8 character engraving upgrade option, 200 dollars. But hey, the shipping is free! It seems a little outrageous, but I think I like them.

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    Using these six items, you can prepare your cell phone screen to survive any pocket-scratching scenario. Grab a notepad and take a look at this video.

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