New face, new platform & FREE book! August 30th, 2009 | 8 Comments

As promised, after putting everyone’s name in a hat, Stephen Emlund is the winner of Logo Lounge 1, the hardbound edition! Thanks to everyone who commented. It really helped me come up with some ideas that I’m working on, albeit very slowly.

Since I just can’t seem to leave well enough alone, I’ve decided to embrace that desire to change instead of fighting it. As a result, Use A Concept got a face lift for the start of a new academic year and is now running on WordPress. As I stated in an previous article, WordPress does have more features that make its less than designer friendly coding well worth the switch from Movable Type.

As I have asked for in the past, I’m asking for again, but this time with a bribe. I still want to know what content you want to see on this blog! Really give it some thought. It’s your chance to build a resource that caters to your specific needs as a student. Do you want podcasts and videos that are produced specifically for you? Do you want more articles that give you advice and feedback or is simply gathering all the articles from across the internet enough?

Post your comments here, with specific details, and those commentors who take this task seriously will be entered in a drawing for a free copy (shipping included) of Logo Lounge 1, hardback edition. The drawing will be held on September 30th. Remember to include your email address when posting or I wont be able to contact the winner.

Comments

September 1, 2009
Stephen Emlund wrote: I would like to see some original tutorials on various subjects like after effects, premiere, or any other programs. I also like to read about designer's process for reaching a particular concept - this ties in well with the website name. I also love 'The Bookshelf' on the right column.
September 13, 2009
rd wrote: I would like to see more visual presentations of ancient shapes as part of the thinking process. Also mindmapping.
September 21, 2009
Marisa wrote: I want to see tutorials too and examples of design processes. I want to see book recommendations and other site recommendations. I want to see design work from around the world by other students, but also by professionals. I want to read discussions about environmentally minded design, mix and matching typography, trends in design, etc. David Airey (http://www.davidairey.com/), Scott Hansen (blog.iso50.com) and Abduzeedo (http://abduzeedo.com/), to name a few, are really good when it comes to talking about process, showing work step by step and having design discussions.
September 21, 2009
vivienne wrote: I would love to see how well-known, successful designers start their creative process, or how a particular logo came to fruition. Accompanying visuals is also a plus. Visual tutorials would also be helpful.
September 22, 2009
Daniel wrote: You can never go wrong with discussions on the evolution of concepts and good design process. Concept, process and passions are the things that will stay a constant no matter what software or means we use to design. Good luck with the blog and I look forward to future post.
September 29, 2009
Megan wrote: I really enjoy how the blog currently features many student opportunities and competitions. However, I also like your past extractions from other design blogs. Your synthesis of what is currently going on in the design world really ignites passion for design. It easily allowed me (and other students) to see what is going on, decide what is of interest, and explore the world of design for ourselves. Posts relating to the social implications of design would be interesting.
October 3, 2009
Darren wrote: I think that the posts on concept & process are incredibly rewarding. There are a million Photoshop tutorials and likewise sites, but few and far between quality sites on progress. Something like interviews with designers on how they sketch, questions they ask clients, dream projects, etc.
October 12, 2009
Stephen Emlund wrote: Hey there, I just ran across this post again, and saw that I won! Do you need my address? I'm stoked... Thanks, Steve

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