Just back from vacation, I missed the recent Vancouver Whitecaps FC logo redesign launch fanfare. As a designer, I couldn’t resist having a closer look and weighing in with my » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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June 14, 2010
Just back from our Maui trip, where I had the chance to test-drive the iHome iH16G portable iPod dock/alarm clock/stereo system. Made to hold either 4 “AA” batteries or use » Read More
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May 28, 2010
Following my recent Photoshop and InDesign reviews, I’ll cover a few of the many new features Illustrator CS5 has to offer. Dash Adjustment Dashes that don’t exactly fall where you » Read More
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May 27, 2010
Here’s part two in a series of three reviews covering the latest features in the “big three” CS5 Design Premium programs: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Multiple Page Sizes Multiple page » Read More
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May 26, 2010
Millions of Adobe fans tuned in anxiously to the CS5 Launch event, and I was no exception. Having watched the multitude of new features across the suite packages that promise » Read More
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May 25, 2010
Thought I’d get a new pannier/shopping bag in time to kick off both the Farmer’s Market season and June Bike Month in Vancouver. Axiom’s new line of Phoenix bags and » Read More
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May 24, 2010
A slow day, as it should be on a long holiday weekend. This morning while gardening, a little visitor came to our garden. Grabbed my camera in time to capture » Read More
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May 18, 2010
After settling my recently-purchased Macbook Pro into a Crumpler laptop bag, I wanted to test drive a physical case for the laptop as well. Speck’s SeeThru SATIN cases have won » Read More
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May 13, 2010
Starting with tonight’s opening of Fox, Fluevog and Friends at the Museum of Vancouver, those who fancy both gorgeous and locally-made shoes with attitude can get a look at 40 » Read More
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May 9, 2010
It’s easy to recognize and often define beauty. But how do we define ugly? Is there a fine line that walks between it and *unique*? You be the judge. As » Read More
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May 5, 2010
False Creek was filled with people trying to get a glimpse of a grey whale that somehow managed its way into our narrow local downtown waters this afternoon. It was » Read More
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April 30, 2010
In Vancouver, BC, trying to hunt down a laptop sleeve for my new 13″ Macbook Pro wasn’t as easy as I’d imagined it was going to be. Many stores carry » Read More
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April 30, 2010
Stabilo sent me the coolest little 2 GB USB stick today, dressed up as a tiny highlighter pen, their hallmark product. Just wanted to show it off. I think that » Read More
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April 27, 2010
I came across an interesting series of comments this morning on Markzware’s blog. Adobe is interested in hearing what their audience thinks about a Creative Suite app for the iPad.
