
Ashwin Patel of London-based design shop Grid recently designed a poster about the essential items that graphic designers need to do great work. On the list: stamina, commitment, and a good eye.

Brett Harned, a senior project manager at Happy Cog in Philadelphia, decided to share what he’s learned about project management over the years. No matter the type of collaborative environment you work in, these posts will resonate with you.

Daniel Shea is a photographer, artist, and teacher from Chicago who’s currently traveling throughout the country working on various projects. We’re really into his series Untitled (Baltimore) that “attempts to demystify Baltimore.”

If you want to know what’s happening underwater, Wayne Levin is the man to ask. He’s been photographing underwater for years and has captured some amazing images. Check them out!

The work of Spanish photographer Alvaro Sanchez-Montañes is both beautiful and haunting. We like the breath-taking images of sand taking over houses.

This post about pencils on the Herman Miller Lifework blog is humorous and informative. Which one would you choose?

Positive Posters gives graphic designers an outlet to create freely and to use their skills to inspire, challenge, and make a positive difference in a non-commercial way. Submissions for the 2010 contest are due September 10.

D-Build is a marketplace for people to exchange materials obtained from deconstructing, rather than demolishing, a building. In addition, people can learn about deconstruction, connect with other businesses, and learn the history of materials and buildings.

Anu Tuominen’s art is based on discovery. She collects things, arranges things, and allows you to take another look at everyday life.

We’re working with Josh on a project and thought we’d share some of his work. He recently relocated to Tennessee to work at East Tennessee State University as a visiting assistant professor.

This series of photographs, titled Absence of Water, by Gigi Cifali, documents abandoned swimming pools.

Jason Hackenwerth creates large-scale sculptures out of latex balloons. The balloons lend an ephemeral quality to his work and allow him to comment on the disposable nature of our society.

UK-based artist and designer Luke Elliott has a wide range of work, from sculpture to illustration to packaging design. We really like his project called The Design Bakery.

If you like food and history, you might want to check out this exhibition of war-era food posters at the National Agricultural Library. Not in D.C.? Don’t worry, it’s all online too.

Translocation is a collection of photographic compilations by London-based photographer George Logan. Logan traveled throughout Africa to photograph wild animals in their natural habitats, which he then combined with photos of Scottish landscapes. Proceeds from the book go to the Born Free Foundation, which is an international wildlife charity.
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