April, 2009

25 Apr
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Microsoft: A Glimse Into The Future

If you know me personally, then you will know I am certainly not the biggest fan of Microsoft – hence me being a Mac enthusiast. But for once, it’s nice to be saying something positive about the monolithic giants that are Microsoft. I stumbled upon this video below, which is part of a series of video’s depicting Microsoft’s vision for the future. Impressive stuff, check it out… Read the rest of this entry »

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18 Apr
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NEW Visual Identity for moi

I see a visual identity, or logo as something that needs to be re-developed ongoing, it is not something that is done once, set in stone and never touched again! It has been about a year since I designed my previous logo, and it was indeed time for a change. The first image below is my previous logo, and until recently I was quite happy with it. I got a bit bored with it, and as my blog is starting to evolve I felt that my identity should too. I was also starting to think that the “markmccorkelldesign” type was a bit long for a logo. But… maybe that was just me trying to give myself a reason to re-design it? Read the rest of this entry »

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13 Apr
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Coolest Business Card Designs

The single most important part of your visual identity is your buiness card. Everyone wants a cool one, don’t they? I know I do! Below are some business card designs I stumbled upon online, mostly from flickr’s business card pool, and the ideas are nothing short of brilliant… and inspirational. Read the rest of this entry »

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06 Apr
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Ladyhawke’s Funky Promo Creative

Sometimes I stumble across really nice design in the most unlikely places… perhaps a TV ad, YouTube video, CD Cover or maybe all these places at once? Until recently, if you mentioned the name “Ladyhawke” to me I would have thought you were referring to the Rutger Hauer film from 1985, until I was fortunate enough recently to stumble upon the breakthrough New Zealand Artist Ladyhawke! Her music is funky, and cool, but that’s not what caught my eye – it was the creative behind her branding and promo media. Read the rest of this entry »

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