HTML Email Campaigns
When it comes to HTML email campaigns, what you want to keep in mind is that tables are your friend… actually, your best friend! I generally use tables for every email I create at Brio Group. You need to make sure that you know the limitations of your users’ email client, whether it be GMail, [...]
Top 10 jQuery Plugins
After a lot of research and development and overlooking designs, i’m always looking for that perfect plugin! Well, here is a list of my top ten favourite jQuery plugins. 1. Easy slider 2. jQuery Cycle 3. Fancybox 4. jCarousel 5. jQuery UI Tabs 6. jQuery Accordion 7. LavaLamp jQuery 8. JQZoom 9. SpaceGallery 10. jQuery [...]
The art of paper
Originating in Japan, paper art becoming an exciting medium for communication for many designers. The work of one expert in this field, Jeff Nishinaka, caught my eye and I had to share it. Nishinaka has employed paper art in advertising for a range of clients, but the biggest fan of his work is actor, Jackie [...]
Lola Marc Jacobs
I went on a mission over the weekend to find a new perfume. I have used the same one for some time now and the bottle is nearing empty. I searched high and low in my quest to find the ultimate perfume, before I stumbled across the most creative perfume bottle and lid I have [...]
Penguin Classics
I have long been a fan of the Penguin Classics range. The beautiful orange and black that look so neat and professional on your bookcase. Not to mention that they are must reads from all periods in time. Well, recently while browsing in a bookstore I saw that the Penguin Classic collection has been given [...]
Green Roofs
Having attended the always inspiring Pecha Kucha night at the Brisbane Powerhouse, I was intrigued by landscape architect, Sidonie Carpenter’s introduction to the concept of ‘green roofs.’ As the presentation time was limited, I was compelled to research the topic further and this is what I discovered… Green roofs are a phenomenon that has [...]
Wanderlust 333
The Wanderlust 333 Exhibition has started and is on for 33 days. The exhibition showcases the work of 33 new artists/designers/illustrators from around the world. Best of all you can own your favourite piece for as little as $6.20AU (3GBP) for the smallest size.
Top 5 [a little bit weird] USB devices
Number 5: USB air darts You can aim this cute set of three darts with your mouse and fire them off by clicking. The easy way to settle an office dispute. Number 4: USB Fridge Always wanted to keep your beverage chilled so you can stay at your computer longer? This little fridge takes 5 [...]
Pecha Kucha is coming back to Brisbane
Back in town on the 27 March, Pecha Kucha is an evening of short, interesting and inspiring presentations from a cross-section of Brisbane’s design industry. Each speaker shows 20 slides at 20 seconds each slide. Its a chance for designers to jump on their soapbox and present their designs, thoughts and ideas. For more details [...]
Blanket Magazine New Issue Out
The new issue of Blanket magazine has just been posted. Click here to visit the site and download the magazine. Yours in design, Janet-eratops
