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Digitalthread selects only the best web design firms, top freelance portfolios, and graphic design resources from online submissions and discovered web sites. Together, we are building an important hub for information and ideas flowing through the international design community. 'Njoy!
"What's your excuse?" poses the (by now rhetorical) environmental question to the 8-12 "tween" market. It encourages them to save energy at home with a 10-step energy action plan, by way of flash modules and mini-games – which might only be briefly fun for anyone over 12 years old. However, the message of healing the planet, taught to our latest generation of conscious consumers, sponsored by a government agency, is priceless. This site initiates a journey for compassionate, educated kids to learn AND probably teach their parents about positive energy saving habits.... More
Kontain yourself, alright? And welcome to your own blog and share site for novice to intermediate web users. At Kontain, you get lots of friendly tools, but need to know nothing about HTML to build your own web pages. And that's the point... Keep the sharing simple, stupid! Nice big buttons and colorful clean pages make this "web 2.0" design fun and friendly for all.... More
This gorgeous site also has purpose: American Express funds $2.5 Million to 5 user-selected projects addressing everything from environmental issues to education, community development to health. Meaningful content drives great design, as shown in the clear and crisp layout of this altruistic project. But just as important as the site design, is the variety of brilliant ideas [link] giving hope to people from all walks of life, no matter what country or culture.... More
A fascinating anthropological record of people's attempts to distinguish themselves from others... through assuming an alternate identity that is already defined by a set group, or "fashion tribe". In this exhibit, the contradiction between individuality and uniformity is exposed through photographic viewpoint and stylistic analysis. Presented by Rotterdam-based photographer Ari Versluis and profiler Ellie Uyttenbroek. (Also see related YouTube video: Exactitudes - BBC Culture Show 2008).... More
A young graphic designer working in London, with a talented typographic touch and a delicate demeanor. He shows us his progressive print portfolio in this simple online showcase. Plenty of inspiring print produced here.... More
It's just a state of mind, being FRANK! Just the same as being successful. So, when it comes to integrated advertising, FRANK doesn't mince words. They get directly to creating award-winning work for agencies in the fields of print, marketing, and interactive design. Bold, honest, blunt, and simply FRANK.... More
A freelance identity designer from Portugal. Most of his projects date from his time at the firm Novodesign – a job he held from 1995-2007. Recently, the awarded Goncalo recently went freelance, and this site shows his accomplishments as a identity designer and brand keeper.... More
Printed often, and often printing things, Neuarmy is the Nom de Guerre of Ryan Katrina. His graphic design work for print is bold, colorful, with typographically driven forms producing a modern slant. We especially liked his poetic project; Rockbook.... More
Lively design for visual arts e-magazine. Download, or enter the Turkish blog channel, which is housed in a clean light blue interface. To date, there are 13 issues for download, with artists profiled all over Europe.... More
This creative consultancy, marketing, and advertising firm is one hard-rockin', ass-kickin' group of artists. Record covers, book jackets, identity, web sites. You name it – they've done it! If you really want to see what puts them into overdrive, check out the illustration section. (Listed here since 2004)... More