June 2007
Posted 28 June 2007, by Aaron
Since I began writing this blog, I have never really used categories to define what I write. Instead, I prefer to use tags to more loosely associate a number of definitions to everything I write.
However, it struck me that my huge tag cloud at the bottom of every page is not necessarily the most user [...]
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Posted 27 June 2007, by Aaron
Just over a week ago I got tagged by Vivien at Inspiration Bit who asked me for eight things she didn’t know about me. Without digging up my dark and secretive past, I’ve managed to think of eight nuggets, some more interesting than others, which follow herewith.
I’m a devil worshipper
I’ve worshipped the red devils since [...]
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Posted 20 June 2007, by Aaron
My end of year exhibition finished today so I managed to grab a few photos of my stand, plus a few of others’ work which I liked. Generally the standard throughout the show was very good, particularly from the illustration students.
Here’s a photo of my display. I managed to call a favour and get two [...]
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Posted 18 June 2007, by Aaron
So, you wanna be a designer, huh? Well, first things first - go out and spend a few grand on a Mac Pro, then splash another couple of grand on Adobe CS3. Once you’re set up, then you can start thinking about being a designer.
Unfortunately, we don’t all have endless reserves of cash to [...]
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Posted 14 June 2007, by Aaron
If you don’t know what RSS is or what a feed reader is, I suggest you find out because the Internet has changed since 1997. However, if all this talk of XML, aggregation and syndication still gives you the jitters, and all you want to do is subscribe to miLienzo.com, now you can do it [...]
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Posted 14 June 2007, by Aaron
Last night was the private viewing of my end of year show. I donned some smart clothes and exhibited my portfolio of work, in the hope of networking, making connections, and possibly finding freelance work or even employment.
I’ve actually been up since 4am this morning, doing that thing that happens after job interviews where you [...]
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Posted 13 June 2007, by Aaron
Tonight’s the big night. My end of year show begins this evening with a private viewing to industry. The correct business cards have turned up, my best bib and tucker is waiting for me, and I’m ready to whore myself.
I have quite a bit of printed material, but the main part of my display is [...]
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Posted 10 June 2007, by Aaron
Right now, this very instance, I’m fuming! It’s probably a bad idea to come anywhere near my blog in this state of mind, but as it’s been six days since my last post I’ve decided to try out the therapeutic properties of good old fashioned ranting.
Regular readers will be aware that I’ve been very busy [...]
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Posted 4 June 2007, by Aaron
Everyone’s saying it, opinions seem to be unanimous, the London 2012 Olympic Games logo sucks!
Earlier today at a star-studded ceremony, Lord Sebastian Cole proudly unveiled the identity of Britain’s pride and joy, the London 2012 Olympic Games.
If reaction and publicity is what they wanted, it is most certainly what they’ve got. Lets just summarise:
David Airey [...]
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