List of Toys and Games
beforemario will gradually expand to feature all toys and games created by Nintendo in the period from the mid 60s up to the arrival of the Famicom. The list provided below is a chronological overview of the current content of this blog. This is not (yet) an exhaustive list of the entire Nintendo portfolio of this era; it will grow as blog posts are added. Nintendo Toys and Games - 1965 to 1983 Timeline Before 1965
The Design Ark
Striving for Perfection by Kelly Reemsten. (via The Inspiration Grid) Nacion branding by Anagrama who are consistently brilliant. Previously here and here.
The Internet map
The map of the Internet Like any other map, The Internet map is a scheme displaying objects’ relative position; but unlike real maps (e.g. the map of the Earth) or virtual maps (e.g. the map of Mordor), the objects shown on it are not aligned on a surface. Mathematically speaking, The Internet map is a bi-dimensional presentation of links between websites on the Internet. Every site is a circle on the map, and its size is determined by website traffic, the larger the amount of traffic, the bigger the circle. Users’ switching between websites forms links, and the stronger the link, the closer the websites tend to arrange themselves to each other.
Digital Artist - The Best in Digital Art - Tips, Tricks and Advice
Looking for disc files? Click here Improve your portrait paintings by ensuring you get the perfect hues for your skin Mix textures with illustrations for realistic fantasy maps Create authentic demons by sourcing ideas from traditional and modern mythology Take inspiration from winter and start working on a character created out of ice Quick tip for drawing the mythical hippogriff Use this great tip for improving your steampunk pictures by ensuring your metals gleam A quick tip for the best way to use colour in your manga work Learn how to draw convincing evil witch poses in issue 39 of Fantasy Artist Immerse yourself in Frazetta's style and paint better fantasy femme characters This Japanese digital art program is popular with manga artists. We demonstrate the basics of how to find your way around it
Time to Wish, Step-by-step sample
First, I start by outlining the main shapes as a road map of where I'm going. Then I start in on the eyes. This is about 7x10. I usually work pretty large, but since this is such a close up point-of-view, I was able to work smaller. I'm working in graphite on Duralar, which is cool because it's a transparent support. So I can lay it right over my initial sketch without having to transfer.
Zdog · Round, flat, designer-friendly pseudo-3D engine for canvas and SVG
Round, flat, designer-friendly pseudo-3D engine for canvas & SVG Zdog is a 3D JavaScript engine for <canvas> and SVG. With Zdog, you can design and render simple 3D models on the Web.
I are Steven
So in the printing world there is always a debate on whether to use compatible or original printer inkjet cartridges. So what are they? Original inkjet cartridges are the branded ink such as HP and a compatible is a generic replica of the same ink cartridge. Compatible ink cartridges are much more affordable and usually contain more ink than an original printer cartridge.
Best practices for navigation on the mobile web
The way people access information online is evolving. Google reports that by next year (2013) more than half of website visits will come from mobile devices rather than desktops or laptops. Not only is the medium of accessing the web changing, the needs of most mobile users going online with their smartphone or handheld device is changing as well; becoming more focused and task oriented.
Resources - The Graphic Mac
You may recall that I’ve written about Advise in the past, but they’ve changed their name and domain to adJelly. If you missed my previous write-up about them, adJelly offers a fantastic collection of specs for all the most popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and more. You simply select the social media site you’re creating ads, images or graphics for in the left column and you’re presented with all the specs you’ll need.
