I've had this on my list of posts for some time now, but never got around to writing about it. Well someone beat me to it. Which sparked my interest to go ahead with my post anyhow. Thanks for the spark "draculavseisenstein.com".

As I've been surfin and puddle jumping across a multitude of blogs lately, I started noticing these little puffs of beauty. These jumbled words that look like the result of a wonderful TYPE 1 class project. These "tags" are what our life is becoming. Everything is tagged now. It's the way we define and search now.

Something so simple, has created a graphical typographic layout of elegance. You can create your own "Word Cloud" at wordle.net. It's fun and easy. Choose fonts, colors, and different layouts. You can even save your cloud (without creating an account)...what a concept. RANT {seems like we HAVE to create an account for every site we visit these days!} END RANT/ Check out the DesignDump Word Cloud or create your own.
www.wordl.net

Design Dump is pleased to announce the winners of our design book give-away for "Identity Crisis" by Jeff Fisher.
We had an overwhelming response. Thanks to everyone who entered.

Congratulations to:
Jonathan K. - Graphic Designer
Warren, MI

Maya, B. - Designer
Miami, FL

 This Fall, Design Dump will be holding it's third FREE design book give-away of the year. Author Maggie Macnab, has kindly donated two copies of her newly published and critically acclaimed book, "decoding design".

Stop back this FALL for a chance to win a FREE copy.
It's a great book! Thanks Maggie.

It would be “break dancing”.

Break dancing is all about the expression of ones artistic abilities. From the apparel, to the graffiti, to the MAD style these hip-hoppers display on the streets. It’s a perfect match.

I guess it’s easy for me to say. I once ruled the streets of Akron, OH in the early 80’s with my white-boy style and flair. It was the best times of my life. Funny thing, it was totally preparing me for graphic design. From color concepts and coordination of my b-bop garb, to the “tags” I use to spray all over town. From head to toe, it was all about design.

I’ve recently been re-infatuated with this phenomena. I purchased a new pair of suede leather PUMA sneaks. And religiously watch MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew”. They actually do a pretty good production of the show. Outside of Mario Lopez’s “corny” comments every five minuets. The logos they create for these crews are very tight. And the outfits are phat and totally creative.

Every now then I still have the urge to get out there and lay my windmill down. Especially after a few drinks at company parties. Hey, I’m in my late thirties…but I can still throw down!
Windmill on youtube >

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