I’m kinda getting in the Xmas mood aren’t you? Yes yes, I know the Holiday Season isn’t for everyone. But I’ve always had fond memories of this time of year ever since I can remember. Mom & Dad always made an effort to make this a fun time of year for me. Unlike my wife from Hong Kong who doesn’t really associate Xmas...
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Here’s a neat LCD (?) clock that features a looping video of a man drawing the hands of the clock in each passing minute. Pointless? Yes, but nonetheless fun to watch. If it didn’t actually have a creepy man behind it, I wouldn’t mind having one…say…with a Italian supermodel on it? It’ll be like she’s perpetually...
Read MoreIt’s like twitter, except we charge people to use it.
A friend of mine sent me a funny link to this site posting an email exchange between a graphic designer and a client. It gave me a good laugh. I can certainly relate. While I have yet to give as cynical response like this to one of my own clients, I’ve been in situations like this where people have approached me to design them something for free in...
Read MoreDaniel Rybakken
I thought this was a very interesting concept where psychology meets art meets interior design. Artist Daniel Rybakken created this end-table that projects an illusion of sunlight coming through a window. You might think, “What’s the point of that?” But in practice, light can be shown to give a perception of expanded space. So if...
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I stumbled across these beautiful playing cards designed by Michelle Lam. Apparently it’s intended to inspire other designers with the use of typography and iconology. I think it’s quite nice, it’s inspired me thank you Michelle! I’ve had a couple of people approach me to design playing decks for them before. Unfortunately in both...
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I had this site bookmarked for about a week intending to post it, but there was just too many distractions. This website “Today and Tomorrow” is seems to be a pretty good collection of unusual artwork found by this guy in Berlin. Great browsing through there for inspiration. I found these 2 things that caught my attention: While it’s a...
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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.