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$10,000 Christmas Giveaway from CodeMyConcept.com
Inkd.com Giveaway - 8 One Year Subscriptions for free and 50% Off For Everyone!
Daily Inspiration #697
Vintage Stamp Designs
The Perfect Office #68
Jason Limon Unique and Stunning Artworks

$10,000 Christmas Giveaway from CodeMyConcept.com

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 03:12 PM PST

Earlier today, our Inkd.com giveaway was over so fast, I'm not sure everyone who might have wanted to participate had the chance. So in the hopes of making things a little more fair this time around I thought I'd announce all the details tonight and then post the giveaway tomorrow morning.

If you're not already familiar with them, CodeMyConcept is the self proclaimed "best PSD to HTML service on the planet". They don't just specialize in providing superb PSD to HTML and CMS implementations, but they also put a high priority in building good relationships with every freelancer and designer that works with them.

And after my dealings with them over the last few weeks to set up this giveaway, I can honestly say that I feel like that's spot on. They have been awesome, constantly asking to provide more and more value to you guys, FOR FREE!

So how can you get in on the giveaway?

At 10am EST tomorrow morning (Tuesday), I will be posting the below image to the Abduzeedo facebook page. The rules are simple, the first 10 to tag the image with their name will get a $500 gift card for use on codemyconcept.com and a codemyconcept.com t-shirt. The next 10 will also get a $500 gift card, and the next two will receive one free wordpress package each from CMC's new project, custompsds.com.

Winners will be announced via a blog post shortly after as well as a special gift for all who participated.

About the author

Hi my name is Nathan Weller, I'm a Columbus Ohio based writer, producer, creative consultant, and all around art enthusiast. I love going on adventures, throwing dance parties, and cooking dinner with my girlfriend. If you'd like to get to know me better, try connecting with me through my Tumblr. Or on twitter where I go by @nathanbweller.

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Inkd.com Giveaway - 8 One Year Subscriptions for free and 50% Off For Everyone!

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 11:21 AM PST

Hey everyone! We are ready to launch the AbductedDeals beta program! But first, just a couple of words about it: It's a beta - this means that we are testing this technology platform out to see if you guys really do like this new giveaway model. The platform is provided by a company called BigDealOnCampus.com. The design of the site is theirs but if there is support to carry on this program from our community, BDOC will completely re-skin the site with our own design. We want this program to be a success, but we also don't want to commit too heavily without your support! So check out what we've lined up with Inkd.com for our first giveaway/deal and let's see where things go! Please leave your feedback in the comments or via email at abduzeedo@abduzeedo.com with "AbductedDeals" in the subject line.

Today's AbductedDeal Sponsor is Inkd.com, a premier creative marketplace for all things graphic design. They offer a wide array of creative solutions perfect for small businesses as well as seasoned and brand new designers alike.

You can get professional design templates for business cards, brochures, postcards, newsletters, flyers and more. You can even get presentation templates in PowerPoint and Keynote. With an all-access subscription to Inkd's entire graphic design library you can download as many templates as you need!

The Inkd library contains thousands of fully editable graphic design templates, complete with photos and vector graphics, ready to download instantly. Templates come in a variety of file formats, from Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, to iWork Pages and even Microsoft Word. The wide variety of design styles are the result of a community of professional designers that contribute designs and earn commissions on each sale. It's a true marketplace representing some of the best designers in the world.

With professional online printing, custom logo design, and custom design creative services – you can get help with all aspects of a creative project with Inkd.

How to Participate in the Giveaway:

Ready...Set....GO!

Update: The following people have already won this contest...

Trent-Susi Wieberg

Thais Valderrama

Timo Kujawa

Azeem Farooq

Jason Lentz

Raj Kumar

Andre Kreft

Kai Uwe Lang

I will be messaging them on facebook to give them instructions on how to collect on their free subscription. However, if you would still like the Inkd.com subscription you can abduct the deal below and get it for 50% off :)

Check out some of the sweet stuff you get access to with a subscription :)

STAY TUNED FOR TOMORROW'S GIVEAWAY FROM CODEMYCONCEPT.COM - IT'S GONNA BE BIG!

An image similar to this one will go live on the Abduzeedo facebook page tomorrow at 10am EST. First 10 to tag will get a $500 gift card for use on codemyconcept.com and a codemyconcept.com t-shirt. The next 10 will also get a $500 gift card, and the next two will receive one free wordpress template each. Winners will be announced via a blog post shortly after.

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Daily Inspiration #697

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 11:04 AM PST

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo's writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it, also use "Daily Inspiration" in the subject, and don't forget to send your Abduzeedo username; or via Twitter sending to http://twitter.com/abduzeedo

If possible use the HTML code: <p class="imgC"><a href="Link to the page you found the image"><img src="Link to the Image" /></a></p>

Do you want to see all images from all Daily Inspirations? Check out http://daily.abduzeedo.com

Anderson Tomazi

AoiroStudio

Arthur Presser

Cosme

coolvibeblog

David Watson

Electric Lime Studio

Eric Vasquez

Eugene Kim

Fabiano

Fabio

Google Adwords - Thank You from PostPanic on Vimeo.

Newport Beach Film Festival "Tenth of a Century" from Elastic on Vimeo.

Feel Desain

FKSD

Fran Ferriz

Gisele

Canal Isabel II from binalogue on Vimeo.

HdK

juan santacruz

Kari Nystad

Leejordan

Maarten Kleyne

Michael Litwak

Cradle - The Nocturnes from Michael Lukk Litwak on Vimeo.

Mickaël MEHALA

multidesign

Nejc Polovsak

Snow ident from Nejc Polovšak on Vimeo.

Newyorkiz

Nils Faber

Phil & Ico

pichichix

silz

Torrey Tayenaka

Via Twitter

Send your suggestions via Twitter to http://twitter.com/abduzeedo using #abdz in the end of the tweet.

@theroyaltyclub

@Rodrok

@jimortensen

@marcos333

Tame Impala - Lucidity from Modular People on Vimeo.

@solemone

@daniel_nelson

About the author

I'm a graphic and web designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil. I'm the founder of Abduzeedo and in 2011 I will start working as graphic designer at Google in Mountain View, CA. You can get in touch with me via Twitter at @abduzeedo or also visit my personal site at http://fabiosasso.com

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Vintage Stamp Designs

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:53 AM PST

Even though some of these stamps are not so vintage, most of them are from the 70's with strong designs from all over the world including some amazing pieces from switzerland. It's really nice to see and compare what they were doing back them without half of the technology that we have now days. Enjoy!

These stamps were found at Adapt or Die Flickr gallery, visit them for more.

About the author

Hi there! I'm Paulo Canabarro, 25 year old web designer from Brazil currently living in Providence RI, USA. I'm truly passionate about design of all kinds. Finding and sharing inspiration has become part of my life. If you have any suggestions or requests just get @ me - pvpcanabarro@gmail.com For some cool stuff make sure to Follow me on twitter!

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The Perfect Office #68

Posted: 19 Dec 2010 07:30 PM PST

We've seen some great gadgets and equipment for designers. So many cool stuff, that we could actually assemble infinite perfect office spaces! Every week we'll assemble a perfect office, and we'd like you to help us. What equipment would the perfect office have?

Not only gadgets and equipment, but also furniture, sound system, gaming stuff (for lunch time!). A designer is totally allowed to dream with the perfect office, and that's what we're gonna do here! Also, tell us your suggestions, or even better, you may tell us via twitter (mine and fabio's), using #abdz_ofc so we can check it. Alright? I hope you guys enjoy this brief selection. Cheers! ;)

Refrigerator Upgrade Magnet

This magnet looks just like one of those fancy ice and water dispensers found on the door of most high-end refrigerators. (at 7 Gadgets)

Domino Clock

The Domino Clock by Carbon Design Group takes a simple, iconic object and transforms it into a new way to tell time. The concept is simple. Three larger-than-life dominoes are equipped with articulating "dots" that flip back-and-forth between black and white to keep time. They hang on the wall or stand free, communicating wirelessly as they quietly mark the passing hours and minutes. By subtly abstracting the idea of time, Carbon's Domino Clock creates a more relaxing experience. (at Design Spotter)

Starlight Lamp

A table lamp inspired by the stars in the night sky with a flexible, polygonal LED-studded light source and shade. The lamp has a simple metal base topped with an adjustable structure that incorporates 126 LEDs. (at Moco Loco)

Tron Legacy Disc Skin

Doesn't need a description. Simply amazing. (at Skinit)

Monster TRON iPod Identity Disc iPod Dock

If you don't want to keep Daft Punk confined to your headphones, check out the Monster TRON iPod Identity Disc iPod dock. Inspired by the TRON data disk, the iPod/iPhone audio dock provides stunning lighting effects and high quality audio. It has a total of five drivers and one 3.5-inch long-throw woofer. It has high intensity dual pipe lightning rings with microprocessor controlled lighting effects. (at Gearlog)

Super Talent's 600GB USB 3.0 Storage

Looking for a little zip in your next portable hard drive? Look no further than Super Talent's latest, the svelte USB 3.0 Storage Pod. As you've likely pieced together by now, that ultraslim black box above contains a 500GB hard drive and the appropriate circuity to transfer files using SuperSpeed USB, or right around ten times faster than USB 2.0. It's completely bus-powered, too, so don't bother packing an AC adapter. The company claims that it'll pass along files at up to 90MB/sec (vid at Engadget), and if you're already sold, you can fetch one yourself next month. (at Engadget)

About the author

Hello, everyone! I'm Paulo Gabriel, a 26 year old designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil. I have worked as a webdesigner since 2006, but websites and blogs have been a hobby for me since 1999. Here in Abduzeedo, I try to bring only the hot stuff for you... and hope that all of you enjoy my posts! For more cool stuff, you may also follow me on Twitter.

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Jason Limon Unique and Stunning Artworks

Posted: 19 Dec 2010 07:26 PM PST

Jason Limon is an artist based in San Antonio, Texas, his paintings and drawings have a particular identity, really hard to explain, I could define it as something between dark, grunge, but also something between charming and pretty. The glossy, rounded and cute eyes are the main signature of his artworks.

I am an observer of our world, silently scanning its elements and the beings who move among them. My mind absorbs and overflows with thoughts and emotions with no way to be revealed but through marks on a blank surface. There is a curious young soul within me that begs to show its existence. My mind drifts to far of places in hopes of returning with fragments of memories and dreams to share with others. I create so that I may speak. With every image released I step further away from the shadows of my past and into the bright lights of a happier place (Jason's website).

You can see more artworks from Jason Limon accessing his Flickr or his website.

About the author

Hey buddies! I'm Marcos Torres, a 20 years old art director/freelancer from Brazil, I'm here to bring some new interesting stuff to you. You can see my portfolio at http://flickr.com/marcostorres. Any request or jobs opportunities send to marcostorres90@gmail.com, also follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/marcos333 to get in touch with cool design news.

Senin, 20 Desember 2010