Friday, October 30, 2009

Desktop # 255 (November 09)

The latest issue of Desktop is now available for loan.

Contents:
  • UPDATE
  • DEBRIEF WEBSITE - World's Funniest Island
  • PROFILE MISTER BONES Chris Burns is a comic artist whose flair for capturing the nostalgic look of the genre's heyday sets him apart from the pack.
  • RUNNING THE SHOW SMALL STUDIO - BIG IDEAS Sam William-West discovers that sometimes the best things really do come from small packages.
  • PICTURE THIS THE NEW HOLLYWOOD ACMI is pulling out all the stops this year with an exciting exhibition showcasing the photographic work of Hollywood legend, Dennis Hopper.
  • CENTREFOLD
  • WEB THE TYPOGRAPHIC WEB For such a text heavy medium it's ironic that typography on the web has long been so poor, writes John Allsop.
  • WEBGUIDE TYPECAST
  • COOLSTUFF
  • DIGITAL: UX UX AUSTRALIA 2009 Neil Simpson reports on a new kind of Australian design conference.
  • STUDIO SPACE AND LIGHT Sam William-West speaks with the industry respected anime creator, Makoto Shinkai.
  • COLLAB PLASTIC FANTASTIC
  • IN BRIEF PHOTO SHOOT Collab.
  • TYPE CALL ME GRUMPY Jack Yan is left disappointed in the typography of student magazines.
  • MUSIC BOX CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC Have you ever considered stock audio? Drew Turney learns more about the fastest growing area of royalty-free media.
  • PRODUCT REVIEWS Final Cut Studio 3, Veritoken Pro, HTC Touch Pro2
  • FOREIGN POLICY I DARE YOU Andy Polaine speaks with Dare about being the 'Metallica of Advertising'.
  • PRINT FOOTPRINTS MATTER! Rodney Wade describes how designers can measure and monitor their carbon footprint and takes steps towards genuinely 'greening' their supply chain.
  • DIRECTIONS IN DESIGN COLLECTING YOUR DUES Being smart about how you manage the money you're owed is a vital part of any business.
  • PROFILE OKTOBER FEST! Hugh Edwards speaks with New Zealand-based creative agency Oktober about keeping ahead of the game.
  • REARVIEW

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