Really quick news, today they’ve released news about the new Adobe Creative Suite CS4 products that are coming out. Yeah that means spending more money unfortunately. BOO! But having gone through an uku-gagillion upgrades of Adobe for years now, I can generally say that upgrades to these products are usually pretty well done. There’s...
Read MoreRock Logos
I’m still trying to mash together a logo idea for my band, “Miss Buddha”. It’s a punk band so I know I want something a bit loose and freeform. But it’s just such a bizarre screwed up band-name I’m definitely stumped for inspiration right now. I know the band doesn’t want the too-obvious symbolism of a female...
Read MoreFor those about to rock…
Here it is…proof positive that my lil’ guy coming soon is ready to rock. He’s got the rock devil-horn sign ready to go. I told my wife recently I’m gonna push all these rock instruments around him early to see if he picks any of them up. Maybe he’ll become a rock prodigy? I went to see my first ultrasound with my wife...
Read MoreNo problem
When you run your own business, there’s a lot more to consider beyond just the skills and services that you offer. Not only did I have to pick up all the crappy parts about business (i.e., doing the taxes, the record keeping, the billing, etc.), I also had to refine my own skills at doing things like speaking, public relations, marketing, sales,...
Read MoreRandom goodness
Here are just a few random things to watch out for. Looks like a couple of events that was mentioned to me. AIGA has what looks to be a design exhibition coming up soon called Constants Variables from October 6 – 17, 2008. While also on the 24th of September they have a free presentation about….err…paper. Yeah doesn’t sound very...
Read MoreAbout Me
LoweStudio Inc was founded by me, Raphael Lowe, a Honolulu based illustrator and web designer. I presently design and manage a few dozen commercial websites, but my main focus these days is acting as the head developer for Kapiolani Community College and teaching New Media Arts.