• The Big Triangle in Game Design

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    An interesting article came to my attention today about the Big Triangle. For those who don't know the Big Triangle is a concept that Scott McCloud explains in his book Understanding Comics. I highly advise reading the book. The link below is the translated post of the original. Here he ...

  • Indie Game Spotlight – Norwegian Wood

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    I haven't got a full intro ready for this new and hopefully weekly feature. Indie Game Spotlight is planned at the moment to be every Friday to highlight and inform you, the readers, about an independently developed game. That is a game not funded, designed, developed or otherwise made by a ...

  • Long Island Aesthetics – From web 1.0 to 1.5

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    I've noticed a lot of websites lately being redesigned; especially old corporate or business websites from 2003 or earlier. One of these websites I found when a girl was having me look up long island laser hair removal services because she wanted to take a trip out there. ...

  • Indie Game Spotlight – Small Worlds

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    Indie Game Spotlight, at the moment, is an irregularly schedualed feature where I highlight an independantly funded and created game. Each game will be one worth taking a look at as abreak from the usual AAA and other studio made titles. These games need all the visibility they can get ...

  • Head-smacking Marketing Tip for Design Studios: Personalized Tradeshow Giveaways.

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    With the economy having taken quite a blow in recent months, many design companies have found themselves falling under. Clients are unwilling to pay debts, new clients are reluctant to spend money, and employees are getting restless. Luckily, if you are part of, or own a design studio then ...

  • Summer of Love Exhibit at the Whitney – A short review

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    The Summer of Love: Art of the Psychedelic Era exhibition at the Whitney Museum features a series of work from the 1960’s through 1970’s; the artists that range from Andy Warhol to Lucas Samaras. Work from this era are characterized as being a direct reaction to popular culture and ...

  • “Slippery When Wet” – Wet Dreams Exhibition

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    Image is from Joanne Mattera: an artist being featured at the exhibition. Wet dreams now has a new meaning as two photographers and fiveartists set their sights on exploring the liquid landscape that covers the majority of the planet we live on. For humans water has a timeless fascination. Covering 2/3 ...

  • Uncharted 2 Mod Mode

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    There have been plenty of games before that have had a variety and widespread modding community. Some games have even opened up their engines and provided tools so that amateur modders could delve into the system More deeply and more efficiently. Unreal, Half-Life, and Neverwinter Nights come immediately to mind. ...

  • Indie Game Spotlight – Today I Die

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    Indie Game Spotlight is the hopefull to continue being weekly feature where I will highlight an independent game that deserves attention. Given the difficutly these developers have in being heard, every little bit helps. Some will be free, some may cost money, but they are deserving of some attention. This game is ...

  • PS3 Released this Week and is Green?

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:57
    Coming out this week is the, smaller, cheaper model of Sony's Playstation 3. Heavenly rumored and expected for most of the year and finally, officially announced three weeks ago. This is the week that in Japan and North America you can walk into a store and come out with the ...

  • What Kind of Green Jobs Most Interest You?

    Updated: 2010-07-31 21:51:54
    What Kind of Green Jobs Most Interest You July 29, 2010 07:30 On Monday , Amy told you about some resources to help you learn about and find green jobs Green jobs is a broad term , and there are opportunities for people with all types of . skills What kind of green jobs most interest you Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Energy Careers Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 1 Comment RSS Comments I'd like know what's DOE and can share document for furtrue production reference Henry July 30. 2010 02:18 Add comment

  • Chocolate Treats

    Updated: 2010-07-31 17:11:39
    CHROMAom Log In Sign Up Username Password Lost Password COLOURlovers Browse Create Search Community Channels Trends Tools Store Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Palette Pattern Color Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Forums Groups FAQ Business Craft Fashion Home Print Web Wedding Branding Handmade Interior Looks Magazines Street Fashion Websites Wedding Invites ColorSchemer Seamless Themeleon PHOTOCOPA COPASO Software Fabric Art Print Clothing Welcome . Here you'll find the latest home and interior-design focused Palettes and Patterns as well as Blog Trends and Forums to help guide your next interior design . project Channels Home Blog Chocolate Treats By Olan 31 July , 2010 0 comments Not too long ago I was having a conversation about chocolate and realized that one either loves it or

  • Differing Heights Wall Style Modern House Intersected Look

    Updated: 2010-07-31 03:52:06
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Differing Heights Wall Style Modern House Intersected Look by archinspire Compact volume modern house that has intersected views from any point built with differing heights wall style to define the space composition . Spatial hierarchy structure with series of open courtyards create creative interior exterior dialog . Naturals stones exterior cladding is contrasting with removable wooden planes and large glass panels make the

  • John Boos Cucina Toscano Butcher Block Kitchen Cart

    Updated: 2010-07-30 12:22:34
    When looking for the highest quality butcher block cart for your kitchen, you are unlikely to come across one better than the John Boos Cucina Toscano. It’s incredibly strong, highly functional and exquisite to the eye. The cart is designed to be easy to manoeuvre around a kitchen interior thereby becoming an inseparable part of [...]

  • Dark Metallic Cladding Angular House Internal Layout Design

    Updated: 2010-07-30 08:45:37
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Dark Metallic Cladding Angular House Internal Layout Design by archinspire With angular block , geometrical volume , formed as abstract container this modern has kitchen space as main focus or center for internal layout . Innovative voids contain minimalist garden and shade fireplace space enhance the open modern kitchen livable and create beautiful connections to spaces that revolve around the kitchen . Timber walls create warm

  • Modern Mountain House Sustainable Construction Stylish Design

    Updated: 2010-07-29 06:38:14
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Modern Mountain House Sustainable Construction Stylish Design by archinspire This modern two buildings mountain home built with sustainability construction feature in simple and stylish design . With skillion roof or shed roof , this simple modern house volume has wood structure inside covered with zinc , wood board , glass and adobe various walls materials composition for different function of outdoor walls . Series of vertical

  • Avant Garde Sophisticated Modular Kitchen Customized Design

    Updated: 2010-07-29 05:59:48
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Avant Garde Sophisticated Modular Kitchen Customized Design by archinspire This modern , futuristic sense , sophisticated modular system kitchen design is completely customizable . This kitchen design has various options , from the layout until materials and finishes , bring opportunity to create personalize kitchen design . Created with the mix of shapes , materials and finishes raises new innovation kitchen form , a

  • Trompe l’oeil Door Stickers For Interior Optical Illusions

    Updated: 2010-07-28 01:43:33
    Walls, doors and even ceilings can be utilised when it comes to the artistic process of trompe l’oeil. The name originates from the Baroque period and is French for ‘deceive the eye’. However, the process is much older and dates from the Greek and Roman periods of history. These doors as seen in the images [...]

  • Bringing Better Information to the Energy Savers Crowd

    Updated: 2010-07-27 11:30:00
    What Kind of Green Jobs Most Interest You Bringing Better Information to the Energy Savers Crowd July 27, 2010 07:30 One of the most fun things I get to do in my work in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy EERE is go to exciting public events to help get some of our best educational resources into the hands of the public . These outreach events run the gamut from sustainability expos and Earth Day celebrations to home shows and energy-efficient building showcases . It's great to get out of the office and get some real face time with the people of all ages who visit our booth and it never ceases to amaze me how knowledgeable and interested most consumers are in improving the ways they use energy in their homes and . businesses Visitors to the Solar Decathlon in Washington

  • ETree Electroluminescent Floor Lamp With Ten Luminous Strands

    Updated: 2010-07-27 11:11:21
    One of the most interactive and expressive lighting fixtures I’ve come across is the ETree electroluminescent floor lamp. The peculiar lamp is made from a series of ten luminous strands or branches, each of which is highly flexible and adjustable. The ETree is designed for both domestic and business settings, especially interiors that need an [...]

  • Exclusive Interior Redesigning Energetic Colors Scheme Strategic Spaces

    Updated: 2010-07-27 06:57:55
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Exclusive Interior Redesigning Energetic Colors Scheme Strategic Spaces by archinspire This loft apartment convert and redesign become exclusive domestic areas with bright , brave energetic colors scheme , like pink and others same tones . Not only energetic colors that have intention , this interior conversion have clever strategic and functional space arrangement . Sliding panels with built-in containers that has multifunction

  • Best of Your Budget: Minimal Color Use

    Updated: 2010-07-26 17:59:52
    : CHROMAom Log In Sign Up Username Password Lost Password COLOURlovers Browse Create Search Community Channels Trends Tools Store Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Palette Pattern Color Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Forums Groups FAQ Business Craft Fashion Home Print Web Wedding Branding Handmade Interior Looks Magazines Street Fashion Websites Wedding Invites ColorSchemer Seamless Themeleon PHOTOCOPA COPASO Software Fabric Art Print Clothing Welcome to our print color community . Here you'll find the latest print-focused Palettes and Patterns as well as Blog Trends and Forums to help guide your next print design . project Channels Print Blog Best of Your Budget : Minimal Color Use By Margot Harrington 26 July , 2010 2 comments Whether it's with graphic design or business planning in

  • Greening Your Job: Careers in Energy

    Updated: 2010-07-26 11:30:00
    : Bringing Better Information to the Energy Savers Crowd Greening Your Job : Careers in Energy July 26, 2010 07:30 Recently a friend considering switching careers asked me about job opportunities in renewables and efficiency often referred to as green jobs My friend was aware that there was a lot of focus around the country on being green , and that that focus was leading to growth in green jobs . But she admitted to being a little confused as to just what might constitute a green job . And , with a background in accounting , she couldn't help but wonder if a green job was really out of her . reach I was excited to be able to point her to some great new fact sheets available through the EERE website that highlight both renewable energy and energy efficiency related careers . One of these

  • Continuous Kitchen Dining Form One Functional Volume Design

    Updated: 2010-07-26 07:58:21
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Continuous Kitchen Dining Form One Functional Volume Design by archinspire This modern long kitchen dining interior design with robust sense is apart of apartment remodeling . This long form interior , from kitchen to dining room and continuous to large living area has stylish , sleek , clean and sophisticated interior design . Teak flooring becomes base of this delightful space . Dark gray matte customized wall colors for , has

  • Frigidaire 70-Pint: Using A Dehumidifier To Protect Your Home Interior

    Updated: 2010-07-25 11:35:19
    A dehumidifier is the perfect appliance to reduce the amount of moisture in your home interior. Too much humidity inside a building can cause untold damage to furniture, books, walls and more importantly, a person’s health. For people living in areas that suffer from a lot of rain, a dehumidifier is likely going to be [...]

  • Green Treats

    Updated: 2010-07-24 20:58:23
    CHROMAom Log In Sign Up Username Password Lost Password COLOURlovers Browse Create Search Community Channels Trends Tools Store Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Palette Pattern Color Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Forums Groups FAQ Business Craft Fashion Home Print Web Wedding Branding Handmade Interior Looks Magazines Street Fashion Websites Wedding Invites ColorSchemer Seamless Themeleon PHOTOCOPA COPASO Software Fabric Art Print Clothing Welcome . Here you'll find the latest home and interior-design focused Palettes and Patterns as well as Blog Trends and Forums to help guide your next interior design . project Channels Home Blog Green Treats By Olan 24 July , 2010 4 comments Continuing on colorful treats , today's pick is focused on green . There are so many great green sweets

  • Recycled Newspaper Wallpaper by New York Designer Lori Weitzner

    Updated: 2010-07-24 01:21:27
    Recycled paper has been used to make a lot of objects for the home, office and just about everywhere else. One of my favourite uses for this eco-friendly process is that of the recycled newspaper wallpaper from the New York based design firm Weitzner Limited. Reading between the lines will never quite have the same [...]

  • Cat Sleeping on Bookshelf Themed Woven Tapestry Placemats

    Updated: 2010-07-23 18:55:43
    A placemat’s main function is the protection of a table’s surface. Most are water resistant and thick in depth so as to provide defence against heat. The sleeping cat themed woven tapestry placemat as seen in the image below offers all these characteristics as well as a visually stunning decorative element for cat lovers. If [...]

  • Extensive House Program Continuos Fluids Space Perspective Design

    Updated: 2010-07-23 06:50:34
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Extensive House Program Continuos Fluids Space Perspective Design by archinspire This modern concrete house has unusual procedure of city residencial program . Extensive house with fully open and transparent with fluids and continuos space in spatial order . Construct with concrete blocks , steel , and glass , this modern innovative house has unique volume structure , central void completely open , create hole from first floor to

  • What Eco-Driving Techniques Do You Use on the Road?

    Updated: 2010-07-22 11:30:00
    Greening Your Job : Careers in Energy What Eco-Driving Techniques Do You Use on the Road July 22, 2010 07:30 On Tuesday , you read about eco-driving and how it can improve fuel economy and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions . Simple measures such as observing the speed limit , planning your trips , and keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference in your . savings What eco-driving techniques do you use on the road Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Vehicles Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments

  • Modern Foothills House Sober Aesthetic Construction Design

    Updated: 2010-07-22 05:59:43
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Modern Foothills House Sober Aesthetic Construction Design by archinspire This villa house patch on foothills slope with linear volume construction that appears as a long narrow box , hidden from the street but completely opens on one side towards the landscape , give perfect holiday season for dweller . The exterior of this modern slope house has dry natural stones decorating to respect traditional local building techniques .

  • Ambella Home Rawling Executive Desk For A Home Office Interior

    Updated: 2010-07-21 21:45:42
    The Ambella home office executive desk is one of the most exquisite and visually attractive desks of its type. If you’re looking for a furniture piece for your office at home which has sophistication, power and plenty of panache, then this curving rawling executive desk will be ideal for your requirements. For anyone whose home [...]

  • Floor Cushions: What Are They and How Can They Be Used?

    Updated: 2010-07-21 11:37:54
    Floor cushions, as their name suggests, are cushions that can be placed on the floor for a variety of uses. Mostly, the larger varieties of floor cushions are used for recreational activities such as when lying on the floor playing computer games or watching television. Many can also be used as seating and foot rests, [...]

  • Holiday Encampment Lake House Spirit Design Ideas

    Updated: 2010-07-21 08:25:37
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Holiday Encampment Lake House Spirit Design Ideas by archinspire Surrounded with natural environment , this simplicity lake house has cluster form consist of seven pavilions which centered on an open court , built on piles creating floating platform about 1 meter above the ground . Each of pavilion building has own function , as master bedroom , bedrooms , living rooms , boat house and others . The pavilions building create with

  • Curved Cabin Tree House Terrace Feature Design Ideas

    Updated: 2010-07-20 09:02:45
    Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Curved Cabin Tree House Terrace Feature Design Ideas by archinspire Built in small private garden , this tree house-like consist of innovative curved cabin and terrace . The curved stylish cabin hovers above a minimalist flat pool of water-lilies . To reach the stairs to terrace , there are three natural-stone steps to across . The interior of cabin contains bed and bench . There are drawers for multifunction storage place under

  • Pick-Up: Fun Chairs on Wheels For Kid’s Seating and Toy Transportation

    Updated: 2010-07-19 18:39:56
    One of the most unusual chairs I’ve comes across is the Pick-Up as seen in the image below. It’s not just a seat but also a transportation device, walking-aid and toy. This means the furniture piece can be used in a variety of settings and for a multitude of uses during your child’s formative years [...]

  • Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances: State Stories

    Updated: 2010-07-19 11:30:00
    : Eco-Driving : An Everyday Way to Reduce Our Oil Dependence Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances : State Stories July 19, 2010 07:30 As you're probably aware by now , every state and U.S . territory has been given funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to allow eligible consumers to receive rebates for the purchase of new energy-efficient appliances when they replace used . appliances So , how's the program working The answer is : great overall . The response has been enormous as many of you have probably witnessed as people have purchased an unprecedented number of clothes washers , refrigerators , and other home . appliances Here's an example of the program's impact in Florida Sunshine State's Rebate Program Means Big Sales for Retailers Florida's energy-efficient

  • Cat Quarters: All in One Cat Litter Box Enclosure and Feeding Station

    Updated: 2010-07-19 01:03:25
    What kitty likes is what kitty gets. This is usually the motto in my house when it comes to my beloved cat. Mildred is her name and she likes order and neatness during meal times and also when the moment comes to relieve herself. She likes to know where everything is and doesn’t react all [...]

  • How Do You Choose the Right Lights for Your Home?

    Updated: 2010-07-15 11:30:00
    Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances : State Stories How Do You Choose the Right Lights for Your Home July 15, 2010 07:30 On Monday , Elizabeth told you about new labels for light bulbs that the Federal Trade Commission will be rolling out in 2011. The labels are based on the familiar nutrition labels you see on food packaging and are designed to help you choose the right lighting for your home . Until the labels reach the shelves in 2011, you obviously still need to light your home . So tell : us How do you choose the right lights for your home Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Lighting Question

  • Changing How You Choose Light Bulbs

    Updated: 2010-07-12 11:30:00
    Hot Time in the City Keep Cool in Your Home Changing How You Choose Light Bulbs July 12, 2010 07:30 Last month , the Federal Trade Commission announced that light bulbs will have a brand new style of packaging , starting in 2011 This is super exciting news Well , all right , maybe exciting is a bit of a stretch , but it's certainly useful if you're thinking in terms of saving money and energy . Which is , I hope , one of the reasons people come to this . blog Example of the Lighting Facts . label The new form is based on a simple idea : There's an absolute ton of different kinds of lighting out there but for most lights , the only information on the package is the wattage the amount of power it draws . And while that's important , it doesn't tell you much about how the actual light works ,

  • What Changes Are You Willing to Make to Save Energy at Work? What Aren't You Willing to Change?

    Updated: 2010-07-08 11:30:00
    Changing How You Choose Light Bulbs What Changes Are You Willing to Make to Save Energy at Work What Aren't You Willing to Change July 8, 2010 07:30 On Tuesday , you read about some of the innovative features that make the new Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Lab highly energy efficient . Some of the features require employees to change how they work and collaborate on a daily . basis What changes are you willing to make to save energy at work What aren't you willing to change Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Buildings Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail

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