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Design a better Vader

The folks over at askpalpatine.com are running a contest to see who can design a better, updated Darth Vader. I highly suggest someone submit something with a jet pack. The dark lord should be able to fly on his own accord.

Save By Art: Wild Things Charity Art Auction

WILD THINGS SILENT ART AUCTION

Eighteen amazing artists from around the globe, with backgrounds in graphic design, graffiti, illustration, and traditional painting, will explore their creativity and produce art within the theme of “Wild Things.” All proceeds are going to Friends of the Earth, an environmental protection and activism group. The opening reception and silent auction will take place on Thursday November 29th, at FAD Gallery in Melbourne, Australia.

For more info and a complete roster check the website, or join the facebook event .

Transmission X is a new comics site featuring stories and art by some talented local Toronto Comic’s artists, updated every week.

If you are in the Toronto hood, swing by Magic Pony between the 29th – 31st of March for the Motu show. There’s a roster of great artists, all proceeds go to Sick Kids, and its art based on He-Man and She-Ra. Details here.

Distant Air, is a beautiful interactive piece from Artist Myron Cambpell.

ds buttons

Own a Nintendo DS? Like Buttons? Want to tip people off to what multiplayer games you have? Then you should get some DS Buttons.

Remember this next time you look at a magazine.

Stitch Pixie makes super cool things out of vinyl.

Loop.ph makes interactive surfaces and fabrics. Very, very cool stuff.

Lovely Design is where you can purchase the beautiful book and paper projects of Sharilyn Wright.

They may have been in the ring for a long time now…but I still really like going through the Funny Garbage stash of projects. You might too.

Cats Are The New Bunnies! Feb 23rd @ Magic Pony.

Also…Feb 24th, Controller @ Interaccess featuring game art/manipulation by Myfanwy Ashmore, Tasman Richardson, Anita Fontaine + Yumi-co., Prize Budget for Boys, RSG (Alexander Galloway).

On those days where your brain is over dosed by overly visual things, I would suggest reading up on some IA and planning over at Boxes and Arrows.

Mark Okon has some very nice work and type explorations posted over at his portfolio.