The Long Barn Studio by Nicolas Tye Architects Bedfordshire office Nicolas Tye Architects set about building this new studio for themselves when the company outgrew a space in the director's home. Called The Long Barn Studio, the building takes the form of a glass box with larch-clad ends. The south facade features a series of 'pods', also clad in larch, that contain a library, reprographics area, toilets and meeting room. Designed to house a team of up to twelve people, the design features Corten steel detailing and limestone flooring. It also incorporates a wind turbine, rainwater harvesting, reed-bed sewage treatment, compost facilities and a staff vegetable garden. The project was nominate for the RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize in 2009. See also: Office in the Woods by Selgascano (June 2009) The following information is from Nicolas Tye Architects: The Long Barn Studio for Nicolas Tye Architects The Long Barn Studio is located within Mid-Bedfordshire, on the outskirts of the village of Maulden. Inclusive Design Key consultants and suppliers
26 Professional Photoshop Retouching Tutorials Adobe Photoshop is the go-to tool for digital artists when it comes to professionally retouching images. Enhancing and retouching photos in Photoshop is an effective way to "work with what you’ve got". There are many tips, tricks, and techniques for improving things like skin tone and imperfections, and enhancing the photo subject’s features. 1. Learn how to improve a poorly taken photograph by reducing its noise in this Photoshop subject-enhancing tutorial. 2. You can learn how to lower the amount of beard stubbles a person has by reading this excellent Photoshop retouching tutorial. 3. This tutorial goes over an easy method for digitally applying makeup on a subject for a beautiful and realistic outcome. 4. You can use Photoshop to change a photo subject’s eye color by reading through this tutorial that shares a simple method for doing so using Quick Mask Mode and Color Balance Image Adjustments. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
DesignFloat - Web Design News & Tips Creative Bookmarks: Best of February 2010 February was a great month full of awesome tutorials, interesting articles and interviews, and stunning showcases for inspiration. Photoshop Tutorials Super Easy Typographic Portrait in Photoshop This tutorial, from Abduzeedo, will show you how to use the Displace filter and some Blend Modes to a great looking typographic portrait. Create a Stylish Grunge Poster with 3D Typography in Photoshop This tutorial shows you how to make a great looking grunge poster in Photohop. How to Create a Somber Composition in Photoshop In this tutorial, from PSDTuts+, you’ll learn how to manipulate stock images and other objects to create this amazing composition. How to Give a Retro Look to Your Photos The tutorial is perfect for Photoshop beginners who are looking to understand how to manipulate colors using adjustment layers and filters. How to Make a Worn Vintage Beach Ad in Photoshop In this Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a worn out vintage beach ad in Photoshop. Neon with Layer Styles
The Ross Street House by Richard Wittschiebe Hand Architects Carol Richard, founding partner of the Atlanta-based architecture firm Richard Wittschiebe Hand, has designed her own home in Madison, Wisconsin. Full description after the photos…. The Ross Street House by Richard Wittschiebe Hand Architects Carol Richard, founding partner of the Atlanta-based architecture firm Richard Wittschiebe Hand, returned home to Madison, Wisconsin last summer to build her house. The southfacing lot sits among a mix of houses in the Madison neighborhood of Glenway. The 2,700 square foot design is a simple form with cues taken from the southfacing lot. Primary exterior materials are 6” tongue and groove cedar siding with a metal roof. The main level is an open plan with service elements on the west side and living spaces on the east side. Water conservation efforts include dual-flush toilets, low-flow faucets, a tankless water heater, and a rain water retention system for garden irrigation. Photography by Zane Williams
45 Tutoriales de Photoshop para practicar Yo soy de la creencia de que Photoshop es un poco como el deporte, tienes que entrenar y practicar a menudo para estar en un estado de forma correcto para rendir a un buen nivel. En esta entrada quedan 45 fantásticos tutoriales para entrenar con Photoshop y aprender nuevas técnicas que posteriormente podéis aplicar en vuestros trabajos tanto personales como profesionales. Hay un poco de todo, desde tutoriales de efectos especiales hasta de creación de objetos. A practicar se ha dicho. Fuente | Designm.ag Create a Powerful Human Disintegration Effect in Photoshop Create a Futuristic Bicycle Icon in Photoshop Design a Detailed Audio Receiver Icon in Photoshop Create a Medieval Landscape in Photoshop Character Design for the Boomrock Saints Create “Cool” Typography Using Paths in Photoshop How to Create Cityscape Concept Art Use Photoshop to Create a Still-Life Lamp, Nightstand, and Picture Frame Design a Conceptual Album Cover in Photoshop How to Make a Textured 3D Spray Can Nike Hair in Photoshop
25 Inspiring Quotes To Change Your Thinking Advertisement I’m addicted to sayings and quotes. They are inspiring, motivating and they have the power to hassle new thought. I’ve always gained inspiration from quotes and sayings, which is why I’ve decided to gather some of my favorite ones into this post. The meanings will probably not be the same for you as they are for me, so use whatever I say however you like. And remember, while quotes are inspirational, it’s up to you to take action. Today we have collected some of the most inspiring quotes we could find.
15 (More!) Creative Bookcases & Book Storage Solutions | Design + Ideas on WU 15 (More!) Creative Bookcases & Book Storage Solutions Article by Steve, filed under Furniture & Decor in the Design category. Books may seem ever more anachronistic as electronics and the Internet continue to supplant their traditional roles, yet there will always be a place for books in our lives – and in our homes. The REK Bookcase (image via: Dezeen) Book storage turning you into a nervous wreck? (image via: Skyscraper City) REK reminds one of the Cafe Wall Illusion made famous by the Australian Customs Service building. The Platzhalter Bookcase (images via: Gizmodo and Shoplet) The Platzhalter bookshelf has a split personality, which happens to be a good thing. Bookman Is On The Case (image via: Declubz) Remember that Seinfeld episode where Jerry’s being harassed by uber-diligent library cop, Lieutenant Bookman over an overdue book? Coast To Coast, Cover To Cover (images via: Neatorama, Visualingual and 770) The Reaction Bookcase (images via: Trends Updates and A.P.C.I) Yin Yang Bookcase
House in Buzen by Suppose Design Office Here's another project from Japanese studio Suppose Design Office, this time a house in Buzen, Japan, where separate structures are connected under a glass canopy. Update: this project is included in Dezeen Book of Ideas, which is on sale now for £12. Called House in Buzen, the wood-clad residence features courtyards and corridors where children can play under the glazed roof. More about Suppose Design Office on Dezeen: Lodge hair Salon (February 2010)Karis cardboard boutique (February 2010)Cloud at Designtide Tokyo (November 2009)Nature Factory (August 2009)House in Minamimachi (July 2009)House in Matsuyama (July 2009)House in Nagoya (July 2009)House in Saijo (July 2009)House in Jigozen (June 2009)House in Sakuragawa (June 2009)House in Kamakura (June 2009) Here are some more details from the designers: House in Buzen Rather than a park or garden that was built to be played in, we wanted to make a house with a courtyard that would become a playground naturally.
Ilustraciones para inspirarse I Quisiera hacer una pequeña lista de ilustradores de distintas zonas del mundo que pueden servirnos de inspiración. Cada uno a su manera y con una técnica y un tendencia distinta consiguen llegar al espectador con sus imágenes de una u otra forma. Utilizando los colores planos, la acuarela, el óleo, el cómic o las ilustración más clásica todos pueden ser de gran ejemplo para cualquier creativo o artista que trabaje con la imagen. Mateusz Kolek es un ilustrador polaco que vive en Cracovia en la actualidad y cuyas ilustraciones recuerdan en cierta manera a la ilustración oriental, aunque no todas siguen esta línea, pero se pueden incluir dentro de la tipología estilo cómic. Os aconsejo que visitéis su página web para disfrutar de su creatividad : www.mateuszkolek.com Un estilo muy peculiar y personal tiene Chris Berens, un artista de los Países Bajos que representa un auténtico universo personal y de ensoñación muy sutil y delicado con gran significado de fondo muy profundo.
25 Best Art Blogs to Jump Start Your Creativity and Get You Inspired Working in a creative field and looking for a little inspiration? Or just love art and looking to see what's trending? In addition to My Modern Met, there are tons of websites that can help you get over the creative hump and keep you abreast of what's happening in the art world. Whether you want to read in-depth artist interviews or simply scroll past imagery to get your creative juices flowing, there is something for everyone. Arrested Motion – Based out of California, the site focuses on street art and contemporary urban art. BOOOOOOOM! Bored Panda – Known for their viral content covering everything from cute baby animals to steampunk sculpture, often featuring artist submissions. Brooklyn Street Art – Don't let the name fool you, as the site has expanded to cover street art worldwide and has become one of the most reliable sources of information on the top since launching in 2008. Creators Project – A celebration of arts, creativity, and technology run by Vice.
Get Inspired: Beautiful Examples of Textures in Web Design Whenever you visit website these days, every single one of them is trying to compete one and another. Despite the difference of products or services they offer, their mission remain the same: to engage their visitor or customer. If you find adding big text, icons, or illustrations on web design isn’t so entertaining anymore, let’s add textures. Some web designs use solid or gradient colors as their background, others use illustration to make it look attractive. Vintage Retro/Vintage look is timeless. Ernest Hemingway Collection Dog House Cards Vintage Web The Big Chandelier Web Corvus Art The Foggy Google The Cowboy Star North Point Springfield Team Fannypack fivecentstand.com Grunge To avoid the “Web 2.0″ style, web designers use grunge texture to gives their design a less uniform, less structured, more organic look and feel. The Third Floor Jazz Sequence Renovatus Target Productions Snickers Online Campaign Cogitatur Generation Church Soma Communities Sourcebit Syc Fuk Fashion Elegant Marcus James Wine