design business
The Amen Break. A fascinating etymology of the “the worlds most important six second drum loop”. (via Evan)
tags » Unemployment Assistance for the Self Employed. Many designers happily enjoy being their own boss — until times get tough. In 7 states, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits while you build your business.
Shepard Fairey Sues Associated Press Over Obama Poster. It's good to see the argument of 'image reappropriation' is still alive and well, although I don't like the potential legal ramifications. (via NY Times)
Anatomy of a Creative Brief
Perhaps the most difficult part of starting any design project is establishing proper boundaries to guide each decision. A properly composed and introspectively researched creative brief is essential to starting and evaluating the progress of every project we complete. This not only provides clarity to the designer but also focuses the objectives and expectations of the client.