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Pretty Distraction Before Morning Meeting

Sigh. Some people.... Jessica Hische is on my sh*t list this am for being so bloody talented. See her Daily Drop Cap: An Illustrative Initial Every Day for a little pick-me-up and to, as she would say "beautify" your blog posts.

http://dailydropcap.com/

Students

02.03.10posted by
Catherine Talese

Student Photography Competition: Entries due March 29th

Send us your best interpretation of this years theme and win prizes to help kick start your career. We've worked hard to set you up with some amazing goodies: a Nikon Camera, placement at The Eddie Adams Workshop, Abode CS4 fully loaded and more...
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45

02.02.10posted by
Casey Tierney

Rare Specimens Dissected

We had an incredible time at FIT last weekend reviewing, probing, considering and being inspired by all the Pub 45 entries this year. Thank you entrants for sharing your best work of '09 with us. And thank you esteemed judges for giving so willingly of your time to cull the entries and help us divine those Rarest of Specimens. This year's Gala on May 7th will no doubt be a memorable and festive one.

Special thanks to Glenn Glasser for documenting the weekend AND for providing all variety of confections to keep us juiced! View some behind the scenes photos and judges portraits here.

Sincerest thanks!
Casey Tierney & Deb Bishop

IN OUR CART

02.02.10posted by
Gail Anderson

Best! Books! Ever! (Part 7!)

We're refocusing our energies after a leisurely holiday break, slowly working our way through our growing list of designers and their best books ever. Join us as we inch towards the 50 designer mark.
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Behind-the-Scenes

02.02.10posted by
Nathalie Kirsheh

Behind the Design... Rihanna

Here's another installment showcasing visual design explorations that I first began posting back in September of '08 with Anne Hathaway, Aria and Drew Barrymore designs.
For the February 2010 issue of W magazine, check out what could've worked, what definitely didn't work and what I ended up with.

After the jump, or you can view it as well as other great design treats on SPD's vimeo page here.

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SpeakEasy

02.01.10posted by
Brandon Kavulla

SAHRE + NYT

Well as you may (or may not) know, Paul Sahre's Speak Easy talk is rapidly approaching next Tuesday, February 9th at The Helen Mills theater at 7 p.m.
While most are familiar with Paul's book covers and posters, he is also a regular contributor to The New York Times...and does some damn amazing work, from simple black and white letters illustrations to covers for the Book Review.
If you're already familiar, take a look and see what you might've missed!
If you've never seen, you're in for a treat.
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RIP

02.01.10posted by
Robert Newman

Nick Dewar, 1973-2010

We received the very sad news today that noted illustrator Nick Dewar passed away. He was an amazing talent who worked with so many SPD members. His wonderfully brilliant illustrations and strong spirit and creative genius will be missed.

His artist rep Kate Larkworthy has the following posted on her Facebook page:

Nick Dewar--what a lovely man and dedicated friend. I can't believe he is gone in body but never, ever, ever in spirit. They surely threw away the mold when they made Nick. Those of us who were lucky to know him will have a void in our lives forever. Nick is survived by his wife, Sri.

A small family service will be held in Newport Beach later this week. A memorial service will be held in New York at a later date. Contributions can be made in Nick's name to radio station WFMU New Jersey.

Visit Nick Dewar's website for a great memorial to him, and his collection of brilliant work.

We encourage SPD folks to leave thoughts and remembrances of Nick in the comments section.

Redesigns

02.01.10posted by
Robert Newman