Linkswitch #26

The Evolution of The Logo Logo design has been a controversial subject in the design press lately. One branding professional recently claimed that logo design is not that hard to do and another said that logos are dead; some rebutted while others concurred. Why all the fuss

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Linkswitch #26

Cloud removed by China on Google Android platform

Google said it was “very pleased” that the Chinese government has renewed its ICP licence, thereby resolving a six-month stand-off. Had it not done so, it would not have had the platform to develop and market Android on the mainland

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Cloud removed by China on Google Android platform

New iPhone Leaves Techies and Designers Unsure

Technology experts, designers and the average consumer have long anticipated the arrival of the newest installation to the iPhone family, number four. iPhone 4 has made impressive improvements to previous iPhone models while at the same time experiencing several design shortcomings. Below are a few examples of both for you to decide for yourself whether the iPhone 4 is a flop or a success.

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New iPhone Leaves Techies and Designers Unsure

Wibiya Toolbar Nails Social Integration

For the past couple weeks, I’ve been looking for a discreet means of promoting Corporate Blogging for Dummies without blasting advertisements or spamming my networks. I was actually going to design a footer bar until I happened across Wibiya on Arthur Charles Van Wyk ‘s blog.

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Wibiya Toolbar Nails Social Integration

Conficker worm exploits MS08-067 – Infections are high with sharp spike in June

After two years, I continue to be amazed as the number of Conficker infections that remain. There are no new reported variants, instead the older ones continue to exist and even thrive due to poor security practices by individuals or even companies

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Conficker worm exploits MS08-067 – Infections are high with sharp spike in June

Microsoft Security Essentials – New Engine release on July 15th

MSE and Forefront users should update their virus scanning engines as prompted next week. New Antimalware Engine is planned for release on 15 July 2010 http://blogs.technet.com/b/enginenotifications/archive/2010/07/09/antimalware-engine-release-for-july-2010.aspx QUOTE : As part of regular update of our Antimalware technology to address the latest in the threat landscape, the Microsoft Antimalware Team is planning to release a new antimalware engine on 15 July 2010.

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Microsoft Security Essentials – New Engine release on July 15th

Poster design competition winner earns full scholarship to art school

For the past few years, The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts have held a poster design competition. The contest allows high school students to compete for scholarships by creating posters that represent a theme that is predetermined by the hosting organizations. The competition was launched as an effort to encourage, recognize and reward young artists who are interested in graphic design

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Poster design competition winner earns full scholarship to art school

New designer will premiere at London Fashion Week 2010

London Fashion Week is one of the most important events for international designers and models.

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New designer will premiere at London Fashion Week 2010

Cadbury round YouTube player

To promote its roll pack, Cadbury is using the YouTube video player its own crazy way. Kind of a way to think “out of the box”. Too bad you can’t embed it, as it just a technological optical illusion, but one can enjoy the little bit of non sense fun and craziness the chocolate brand provides once again

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Cadbury round YouTube player

Best Freelance Advice Ever

If you could go back in time to the moment you first started freelancing, what is the single most important piece of advice you would give yourself? Would you spend more time developing a specific skill set? Would you tell yourself not to take on that CFH – Client From Hell?

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Realities of a Low-Budget Wedding: Chapter #1: Locations

This is the start of a series of posts centered around low-budget wedding/reception advice involving my own wedding in 2005 and the weddings I’ve helped with since, including my most involved wedding recently for my brother Sam. I’ll also be including a bit of outside research for other tips and tricks from people on the web.

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Realities of a Low-Budget Wedding: Chapter #1: Locations

How to Design an iPhone Application: Part 1

Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that Apple banished app developer Thuat Nguyen and all of his applications from the iTunes online store. It was a severe punishment for a prolific book app provider, but a necessary one.

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How to Design an iPhone Application: Part 1

What Is Your Ideal Client Profile?

When you’re a traditional freelancer, you’re always constrained by your individual capacity to produce work. In fact, after talent, knowledge and experience, time is your most important resource. And since there are only so many hours in a week, you need to treat that time with great care

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What Is Your Ideal Client Profile?

A Huge Collection of Free Twitter Icons

Your Twitter account may be a powerful medium to interact with your audience, but you’re missing out if your site visitors keep ignoring your Twitter icon! Make sure you’re getting all the followers you should by getting a Twitter icon that’s creative, original, and delightful.

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A Huge Collection of Free Twitter Icons

Weekly Top Minimalist Website Design for Your Inspiration

Previously DzineBlog.com has added Single Page Website Design collection. Below is this week collection of excellent minimalist website design.

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Weekly Top Minimalist Website Design for Your Inspiration

Thank-you Blogger! DMCA Complaint Action

Earlier this week, some of you noticed that I went after a blogger who was stealing content from the Marketing Technology Blog. At times, this happens as someone gets excited and decides that they’re doing me a favor by extending my audience. Not the case

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Thank-you Blogger! DMCA Complaint Action

Intergalactic Bead Show brings art and jewelry design to Memphis

Artists and jewelry makers in the Memphis area have an event to look forward to. This July, the Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show will take place at the Agricenter. Attendees can expect to see unique vendors from across the country who have come to display and sell a wide range of goods

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31 Sets of Free Photoshop Paint Brushes

Paint has been one of the most used mediums for creating artwork since the humble beginnings of human creativity. Now that we use computers to create designs, we have more control over the look of each painted stroke on the canvas than ever

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31 Sets of Free Photoshop Paint Brushes

Using SOA Expressway for Handling Kerberos in a B2B Environment

So a project manager walks up to you and tells you, “Hey, we just bought a company that creates purchasing order software.

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Using SOA Expressway for Handling Kerberos in a B2B Environment

Students enrolled in web-based art program win ADDY awards

Individuals who are interested in art and design may be unaware of the opportunities an education at an online university can afford. Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelors degree program or other postsecondary training, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

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Students enrolled in web-based art program win ADDY awards