Game of Thrones in a Tim Burton World? One Artist Re-imagined the TV Phenomenon
Tim Burton is known for his iconic style which has inspired many artists around the world. Recently, Burton has not been making as many creations as he one did, but this is not stopping him from continuing to inspire artists, one being illustrator Xenia Rassolova. Growing up, Xenia, an animation student from Montreal Canada, had a love for all things Tim Burton. This love has not died, in fact now she is merging Burton’s...
Are Emojis Taking Over The World? See What The Future Holds
When texting a friend, it is rare to use regular characters to talk about what is going on. These days, words are being taken over by our little Emoji caricature friends that make our conversations just that little bit more interesting. But has it come so far that Emojis are taking over our English language? Better yet, are they taking over the world? Artist Able Parris has taken this idea on and created a series called #emojidaydream...
The Art of Visual Storytelling: Inside the Mind of Kimmy Lee
Currently based in Manila, Philippines, Kimmy Lee is an Artist, Designer, Creative Director, Type Maker & Visual Storyteller. Specializing in Branding / Visual Identity, she helps brands of all sizes tell their story through design — making businesses more valuable by crafting clean, tasteful and well-thought out creations that maintain a healthy balance of functionality and visual impact.With particular emphasis on inventive...
Graphic Design Inspiration: 10 Innovative Portfolios From FIDM Grads
With FIDM Spring Quarter 2017 over, we present to you our Graphic Design Grad portfolios! Each designer’s work contains a variety of unique creative skills learned within the Graphic Design program. Scroll down to see their portfolios, filled with eye-catching art. Bobby Silverman Click on the thumbnails below to expand the images. Brigitte Sevigney Click on the thumbnails below to expand the images. Chila Daniella Click on the...
Glamour Magazine and Girlgaze Join Forces on #NewView Film Competition
Five Winners Will Receive Prize Money and the Chance to Create Films for Major Brands Just 11 percent of directors for the 500 top-grossing domestic films are women. And when it comes to short films, that number is only slightly higher: 32 percent. To help close that gender gap, Glamour has joined forces with Girlgaze to launch the #NewView film competition (as part of Glamour‘s larger #PoweredbyWomen initiative) to provide...
The Dynamic 2017 Oscar-Nominated Films For Cinematography
Cinematography is defined as “the art of making motion pictures.” The 2017 Oscar nominated films “Arrival,” “La La Land,””Lion,””Moonlight” and “Silence” are all unique in the fact that they bring a wave of emotion, diversity, authenticity and masterful detail. There is no doubt that these films are pure works of art. Here is a deeper look into the cinematography of the...
Embody Luxury: Design A Fragrance Bottle For Hermès
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Hermès and designboom have teamed up to offer individuals the chance to put their creativity to the test on the packaging for a limited edition bottle for Terre d’Hermès—a flagship fragrance for men. This design competition is open to everyone and winners will not only be granted the opportunity to have their design realized, but the top three entrants will also receive a cash prize. The competition...
Getting Social With Calli Cholodenko
FIDM Social Media Instructor Calli Cholodenko recently took over the FIDM Instagram to showcase and give insight into her career as the Creative Director for Something Social. According to their website, Something Social is a boutique digital marketing and social media firm that specializes in lifestyle brands. Their main objective is to help brands discover their voice and vision within their social media plan. Scroll down to get...
