I’m tempted to show this video to my class that I’m teaching…we’re about 2 weeks away from doing basic animation. It’s technically “safe for work”, and I think it’s fair to say most of the students in my classes are mature and have a good sense of humor. But all it takes is one bad reaction and then I’m...
Read MoreZombie Picnic
When you think about it…why aren’t more wedding/engagement photos more creative like this series done by photog Amanda Rynda? I think my wife would have been game to doing something like this back in the day if we had considered this an option. Then again, I’m not sure our Chinese relatives would have understood the humor in bringing dead...
Read MoreLorem Ipsum alternatives…fo shizzle
Pastrami fatback drumstick sirloin meatloaf beef ribs. Jowl pork chop beef ribs chuck, ham meatball sausage beef shank tail venison ball tip short loin sirloin biltong. Venison hamburger spare ribs, pig pork belly flank tail. Bacon shankle short loin tri-tip pancetta. Pastrami short ribs tail, flank fatback beef chuck sirloin drumstick tenderloin spare...
Read MorePhotoshop Mistakes
I thought this collection of “Worst Photoshop Mistakes” was worth a laugh or two. Good timing since I’ll be leading my classes towards working on Photoshop next week. (via LukeTechTips)
Read MoreWhy you don’t like changes to your design
Another, oh-so-true comic strip from The Oatmeal, “Why you don’t like changes to your design” This is another trap even I fall into once in a while. I can count maybe 4 or 5 major projects I’ve had in my career so far where I really put everything I had into the work. I loved everything about the projects, I liked working with the...
Read MoreNow ain’t that some shit…
Major Disclaimer, this song doesn’t have the best lyrics to blast around the office…but otherwise it’s a really catchy. It’s been stuck in my head for days. Even my father (who I’ve only heard utter a swear word once in my entire life) likes this song. I’m in love with this song. I’m not so sure what this has to do...
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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.