Aaron Hoffmann Principal UX Product Designerok, i’m not posting these to tout my skills, because when push comes to shove, i can really crank out some top-notch shit. so in that spirit, here are a few really quick sketches that were meant as tests of a digital painting program. if you haven’t checked out ArtRage, you must… it’s bloody amazing! now on with the show…
listening to:
Everything to Everyone
Barenaked Ladies
thought of the day: jerseys and clothing with athletic team insignia are attractive on athletes and their garb. said insignia appearing on non-athletic/obese/lethargic persons and attire are unsavory and instantly trashy.
(imagine your favourite team logo on that team’s best player and his/her jersey. then think of that team’s logo represented on a 5$ sweatshirt and worn by a fat, unkept person. notice how the team–and indeed the concept of sports altogether–is suddenly cheapened.)
informative and relieving article about defamation/libel suits against bloggers
this weekend, despite its crappy weather, has given the world the product of my artistic endeavours…
if you use chat programs–and you should; and if you use mac os x–and you should; use adium. it’s a kickass little program with a big heart, and a lot of great customising ability. that said, i spent a sizeable part of this weekend creating an icon set and a sound set for use with it. in case you’re curious, you can view and download them using the links following:
super mario world:dock icon set: view | downloadsound set: view | download
and two poems, not particularly world-changing, but interesting nonetheless:
finally something worthwhile in life