Subscribe via Anniversary Series: Fudgegraphics Turns One
A little over a year ago fudgegraphics was born. In order to celebrate this special birthday I will start the Anniversary Series. During the next couple weeks you can expect different roundup posts of all the different freebies available on fudgegraphics, the master collection of all featured artists and I will give you an insight into the journey which has been this blog. Another article will concentrate on the future of fudgegraphics. At the end there will be a massive giveaway. I am still looking for sponsors and I would love to have you on board. So please get in touch if you’re interested.
Due to exams I cannot give a definite schedule of all the different posts. Rest assured though that I will do my best to publish the articles as soon as possible. I recommend you subscribe to my RSS feed. This way you won’t miss anything.
Last but not least I want to say thank you. Thank you to all of my regular and new readers, thanks for leaving comments and posting your designs in the fudgegraphics Flickr group. Thank you to my sponsors! And a huge thank you goes out to the whole design community which inspires and supports me.
Happy Birthday!
Why You Should Subscribe to Fudgegraphics
In an attempt to get more subscribers I’m trying to do it the in-your-face way with a huge RSS button. For those who are already subscribed to fudgegraphics: well done! For those who haven’t signed up yet let me tell you why you should do so:
- It’s completely free
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- It saves you time
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2nd Showcase of the Fudgegraphics Flickr Group
With over 100 members in the Fudgegraphics User Showcase Flickr Group it is time for another roundup. I hand picked my favourite designs submitted which I want to show you now. If you wish to be featured in a future showcase all you need to do is join the group. Thank you very much to all the members and their inspirational designs. This article is for you!
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News: Fubiz Redesign
Fubiz.net was one of the first blogs I subscribed to when I got into the designer blogging world. It is run by Romain and offers the latest inspirational designs and videos. The content is available in French and English. And did I see they are an infinite source of inspiration? Usually I would not write about a site redesign, unless it is this site of course, but this time I make an exception. First of all the new look is gorgeous. Secondly the way the new design is presented is incredible. Instead of showing simple screenshots of the new vs. old site they made a video. This is an original and creative concept that I had to share it with you. So here goes:
2 Interviews on Phire Design
AJ from Phire Design started a new series of interviews and I am happy to announce that I’m part of it. The first interview investigates how different people blog while the second one looks into how freelance designers manage their time and assets. It is a very interesting read. Some of the people who contributed are: Adelle Charles (Fuel Your Creativity), Jacob Cass (Just Creative Design), Andrew Houle (My Ink Blog), Calvin Lee (Mayhem Studios), Grant Friedman (Colourburned) and Brian Lovin (Elite By Design). I feel honoured to be amongst those great designers/bloggers. If everything goes to plan I will be a regular in the upcoming interview. The next one is supposed investigate the different Twitter routines. Here are the links for the first to interviews:
Artists’ Tea and Coffee Appreciation Group on Flickr
I’m a self-diagnosed tea and coffee addict and I am not ashamed about it. I know that many artists, be they designers, musicians, photographers or other got the same problem. Without our daily dose of cafeine we just don’t function. In order not to be alone with that burden I decided to open a flickr group where I invite you all to post your “I-drink-tea/coffee-self-portraits“. I believe this is a nice way to get to know each other a bit better. After all we’re a big and happy family. Join the Artists’s Tea/Coffee Appreciation Group now.
Please update the feed
I am very sorry for this post. During the technical difficulties fudgegraphics suffered from last week the feed address got lost. Please make sure you are subscribed to the feedburner feed. Thank you very much!
Today is Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty
As mentioned a couple weeks back today is Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty. Today thousands of bloggers will unite to discuss a single issue – poverty. We aim to raise awareness, initiate action and to shake the web! Blog Action Day have compliled a list of 88 ways to do something about poverty today. I have already donated for this cause and hope that this post will motivate some of my dear readers to do so too, or to take another positive action to fight poverty. Together we can actually make a difference. Be part of it!
Fudgegraphics Flickr Group
Those of you following me on Twitter will already know: Fudgegraphics has got an official User Showcase Flickr Group. This is the place for you to upload your designs made from fudgegraphics freebies. I am not strict though. You may publish all your artworks there. In return they will be featured in the sidebar. Isn’t it nice to get some free exposure? While you’re at it make sure to post the designs to MyInkBlogs Group , Fuel Your Creativity Group and BittBox’s Group. I can’t wait to see all of your creations. Click here to join the Flickr Group.
Styletime Contest: Blog Action Day Poverty
Styletime have launched an incredible contest to raise money and awareness for the Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty which is schedule for October 15.The prizes are beyond spectacular. There’s something for everyone: from free blog hosting to free logo design or even private design consultations. All you have to do is donate 1$ or more and write about the contest to enter. Make sure to read the instructions and get the full list of prizes over at Styletime. Together we can make a difference. Do your part and all will benefit.
