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All graphic designers will tell you the same thing—there’s no miracle solution, no simple way of creating graphs. Either you use Excel—and tear your hair out—or you use the Graph function in Illustrator that hasn’t changed since version 3.0 (and I don’t mean CS 3.0!) But those days are over. Now all you need to design a basic graph is character—make that the right character. |
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May 13 through 16, NYC’s vibrant Chelsea neighbourhood is playing host to Wanted Design. The event is the brainchild of espresso communication, whose New York offshoot recently celebrated its first anniversary. |
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Architecture is a discipline very much defined by its permanence. A building’s foundation defines its footprint, which defines its frame, which shapes its facade. Each phase of the architectural process is more immutable, more unchanging than the last. |
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Ads, ads, and more ads! We’re bombarded with close to 600 ads every day, from all kinds of media outlets. For some people, it’s trash; for others, it’s something to be salvaged. Maude Léonard, founder of Atelier Entre-Peaux, counts herself among the salvage camp. |
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It all began a year ago, right after the earthquake in Haiti. I ran into an illustrator friend, Rogé Girard, who confided that he was hoping to do his part for the devastated country by creating and selling a series of portraits of Haitian schoolchildren, with all profits going towards rebuilding Haiti. |
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Everyone in NYC has been talking about it—Fashion Week started last Thursday! Season after season, the online component of Fashion Week has been growing. |
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There’s astrology, numerology, and a bunch of other pop psychology quizzes, and now colorstrology—the latest trend in determining your personality type. |
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There’s nothing like a couple of resolutions to start the New Year off right. I personally haven’t had much luck with those “Be more active” or “Lose weight” resolutions; so I’m changing my tune this year. I hereby pledge to be more mindful of the environment and show where my allegiances lie. |
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espresso nyc started with a bang in 2010! We won a call for tenders, signed new clients, and had a fabulous time meeting new faces and forging new partnerships.
2011 promises to be even better. |
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espresso is seeking a WordPress integrator for a contractual position. The incumbent will be responsible for developing Web sites using WordPress, adhering to W3C standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about WordPress, devoted to quality, and has a keen eye for design. |
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This jolly, mirthful, heart-warming little report is almost (almost!) enough to make us forget that Christmas—in addition to being a magical holiday for kids—has become the most wonderful time of the year for all those shopkeepers with dollar signs in their eyes. |
