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20 Hot Valentine’s Gifts For Designers And Geeks

February 10, 2011 | Thoughts & Words By | 11 Comments

20 Hot Valentine’s Gifts For Designers And Geeks

Is it too late to share some interesting finds for Valentine’s Day? I think not. I love seeing what is out there for special occasions, especially gifts that cater to the inner geek. Admit it, there is a little bit of geekiness in you! It is, in me.  How else does one explain getting excited

Deconstructing And Understanding An Online Book Store’s Design And Functionalities.

January 4, 2011 | Thoughts & Words By | 6 Comments

Deconstructing And Understanding An Online Book Store’s Design And Functionalities.

It is the day and age of online readers, electronic books, pdf compendiums and Kindles. At the book store, I might buy a book on an impulse, but 9 out of 10 times, I come back home, get onto the internet and hunt for a bargain on various online bookstores. Such is the lure of

What Do Designers Really Want For Christmas in 2010?

December 15, 2010 | Thoughts & Words By | 14 Comments

What Do Designers Really Want For Christmas in 2010?

  Last year when I did What Designers Really Want For Christmas in 2009?, a lot of nice folks from the design community pitched in with their wishlists. This year, everyone seemed to be busier. Hence I have fewer people sharing their wishlists and rare stuff that has caught their fancy. I find that picking

30 Designer Christmas Gifts To Give The Geek in 2010

November 4, 2010 | Thoughts & Words By | 34 Comments

30 Designer Christmas Gifts To Give The Geek in 2010

I started Christmas shopping very early in 2010. I have been browsing shops, online stores and catalogs since August. I have bookmarked, scheduled and bought a wide variety of quirky and awesome products for some very lucky people. I also own quite a few things that are on the list I have compiled, so you

The Basics Of Conceptualization In Character Design

July 2, 2010 | Thoughts & Words By | 15 Comments

The Basics Of Conceptualization In Character Design

Earlier this year, I started a self project. I called it Project 365 Vector Characters. Even as a child, I was always doodling wacky creatures and animals in my sketch pad. I would give them names and assign funny attributes to them. After discovering the joy that is Illustrator a couple of years ago, it