December, 2009


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Dec 09

FreshRead: 100 Habits for Successful Freelance Designers

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  • You didn’t know your design firm was a personal public relations firm, too?
  • It’s about being the CEO, CMO, CFO and CIO as well as the bookkeeper, accountant, tech guru, housekeeper and coffee maker. It’s imperative that you see yourself as the business and act accordingly, because you are the business.
  • Most independent creatives chose the on-their-own route so they could perfect their craft, follow their ideals, and express their voice. Sure, ideals don’t pay the bills, but following ideals creates the high level of skill and professionalism that creates a sought-after product that, in the end, does pay bills-without selling your soul in the process.
  • There’s no “free” in freelance.

Even though I’m not a designer, I think most of the things in this book could apply to plan for world domination. *Muahahahahah<—that’s my evil laugh. Purchase links below:

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Dec 09

David Choe Means What He Says and Says What He Means

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He said he was coming to London to spread love all over our streets and guess what….


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Dec 09

JEN E & RITZY P SUPREME GOODS at the 2nd Annual UNIQUE LA Holiday Show

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Jen E and Ritzy P met a few years ago and now, they not only share friends, work ethics and their love for tequila, but they create Supreme Goods. Pillows, prints, urban tea towels, jewelry, beasties, ceramic bowls, and tiny treasures. Jen E, born Jennifer Kuroki, is a potter/art director based in LA. She’s played with clay for over 10 years. Three of those years she spent in Japan, developing her whimsical style that incorporates the vernacular of contemporary visual culture with a sense of tradition and history. Ritzy Periwinkle, aka Marisa Estrada, is an LA-based artist/designer with roots in urban art and music culture. Ritzy P communicates a resonant energy and respect for the community of women and people of color. She works in photography, illustration, graphics and now vinyl toys. Witness her gritty style balanced with a light and positive vibe.

When: December 5th & 6th, 11am-6pm, booth 908.

How much: $10 entrance fee gets you in for both days and part of the proceeds goes to the local non-profit 826LA.

Where: Google maps inside of post>>>

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Dec 09

My Favorite Joint Off The New Lupe Mixtape

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Incredible wordplay on this one….


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Dec 09

FreshPick: RJD2 – Games You Can Win ft. Kenna

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Spotted this joint over at the Dopeboyz spot and had to snatch it up. This is one of my new favorite artists teaming up with one of my old favorite artists. This doesn’t disappoint at all and if you’re not up on RJD2 or Kenna, please check out their catalogs if you like alternative music.

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Dec 09

If You Happen To Be In Miami on Wednesday….I Hate You

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Ok, I don’t really hate you….but I do hope you trip on your way inside of the club while everyone is watching. Google map inside of post>>>

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Dec 09

Little Dragon: Swimming (Video)


Not sure how I missed this one, but it’s never too late for some Little Dragon. If you’re not familiar with them, they’re a Swedish pop group from….well….Sweden. This record is off of their latest album titled “Machine Dreams”. Illustration for this video was done by Yusuke Nagano who happens to be the lead singer’s, Yukimi Nagano, father. Pretty fresh huh?
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