The 50 Things Every Graphic Designer Should Know

In the context of our revision of the Manifesto for a Creative Tallis, this advice for graphic designers (recommended by Billy) might be really useful. As well as some great advice for anyone hoping to be creative, like No. 34 above about the value of limitations, the addition of fantastic little line drawings really brings the ideas to life.

Thanks for the recommendation Billy.

Michael Wolff discusses visual literacy

What makes a good designer? What is visual literacy? What habits of mind are useful in the world of visual design?

Michael Wolff is a designer who values his creative muscles - curiosity, appreciation and imagination. As the man says, "Seeing is a muscular exercise".

Sir Ken Robinson at The School of Life

Ken Robinson on Passion from The School of Life on Vimeo.

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Steve Jobs connects the dots

Steve Jobs misquotes Robert Frost in this well-watched film about the lessons of his life: "Follow your heart, even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all the difference." Inspiring stuff.

Unlock the doors

Unlock the doors, originally uploaded by fotologic.

Fashion Rocks 2011

Fashion Rocks 2011, a set on Flickr.

Another fantastic evening of high quality entertainment at Tallis.