20 January 2007
Have you been to the Lint Museum? It's the"museum of little things" curated by Sugar – who won the Illustration of the Year Award in the Desktop: Create awards 2006. There is also a great interview with Sugar over at PixelSurgeon so go have a look!

8 January 2007
Happy New Year!

CURVY SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!
Each year as part of the Semi-Permanent conference, the team behind YEN Magazine (Australia's #1 independent women's magazine) uncovers the world's most exciting female graphic designers and illustrators to be featured in a collectible limited edition book and exhibition series.
The event/book is called CURVY and the mission is to shine light on amazing female talent.

We're now calling out for submissions for the 4th annual 2007 event and book entries close January 15!!
For more information see www.myspace.com/yenmagazine

22 November 2006
Hen Weekend is a new format networking event by the sea for female artists, writers and curators in the UK.
The event will take place at De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on Sea over the weekend 30 March –1 April 2007.

Hen Weekend is currently seeking expressions of interest from female designers or design agencies to create its identity.
For full details please download the project brief from here

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31 October 2005
Lost At E Minor gets sent out each week to more than 2,000 people and has featured the work of female artists of the calibre of Fernanda Cohen, Edwina White, and Yuko Shimizu. In coming weeks the work of Deanne Cheuk and Lulu Plastic Pirate will also be featured. They are now calling for submissions for a Lost At E Minor art book. People can sign up for the newsletter at www.lostateminor.com and there's more info on the book in the archived newsletters. So put yourself out there!

Lauren Simone speaks in silent languages and dances with her hands on her artful website.

Independent fashion designer Anastsia La Fey has a site that showcases her collections well. Her mission statement is inspiring as are her designs.

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19 October 2005
I started my day today by checking out Heather Sloane's illustrations and artwork. Before i was grumpy and tired but now everything is just alot better! Check it out too if you are in need of some instant happy! Shhh the trees have legs

Cristina Alvarez is a graphic designer hailing from Spain, she has a new portfolio site up covering her skills in Fashion and Design. She was also one of the talented women who entered the Design For Habitat project. So check it out here La Notte

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6 September 2005
Although not technically a 'girls only link' how could I say no to someone who does such cool work? Have a look at Janine Wurfel's work at Qube Konstruct and drool.

Because I'm a sucker, and because Winny told me to – Check out the fresh website for Perth Fashion Festival 2005 designed and developed by the creative team at Eight Degrees. (another girl workin' with the boys company)

One year after proudly being published on Nest, Sofia Lace has just been updated with new selected works. Too cool.

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10 August 2005
To celebrate the EMPTY article on Nest and the positive response we've been receiving from you all, we have 30 Nest packs to give away!
To get one your hands on one, you simply need to be one of the first 30 people to send a stamped self-addressed envelope to:

NEST COLLECTIVE
PO Box 5308
Burnley VIC 3121
Australia

So what are you waiting for?? Get posting!

As promised - Jaclyn Poole has put together an amazing collection of her illustrations. You can pick up copies from selected outlets in Melbourne, and from her site. Support this chick and her amazing work. You can also view some of her w0rk on the Nest forum

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26 July 2005
Basefield projects is proud to present its 3rd fundraising exhibition - The Commons and it opens tomorrow. Wednesday 27th July 2005 at 1830hrs at the Chapel off Chapel Galleries, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Australia. With over $15,000 raised for charities in the past, Basefield will explore Aesop's Fables through work submitted by over 80 international artists (including myself!) - get along to it or purchase a piece from their website.

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13 July 2005
With submissions from artists like Etsu Meusy, TeamKitten, Heidi Romano and Curvy2004 grant winner Amy Borrell (congratulations btw!) DESIGN FOR HABITAT has been the most exciting and visually successful Nest project so far. On behalf the Nest crew I would like to say thanks to all the girls who took the time to look around their surroundings and show as how their habitat influences them. Well done!

Jenny Jemison will make you break your own heart not only with her Smokin' Swan in Design for Habitat but her kick ass illustration and design work.

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28 June 2005
DESIGN FOR HABITAT work is now up and showing! Well done to all the ladies who entered work. What a fantastic effort!

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25 June 2005
I love blogs. I'm obsessed with them at the moment my favourite being Elyse Sewell's (model and former America's Next Top Model contestant).
But Fette as recently re-located from France to LA, so has set up a blog about the Los Angeles "art scene" and her different journeys through galleries and events.

NOISE has launched again! You can now submit  creative works to NOISE all year round for the opportunity to be exhibited in the media - television, print, radio and online. You have to be 25 and under and Ithink it's only for Australians but having been involved previously in NOISE (and being the 19 June 2005 Artist of the day - whoo!) it's well worth getting in to it!

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22 June 2005
Garnish gardens is the recently launched website for Sydney design Chrystie Longworth. I like the quirky flying Chinnese goldfish...

Want 60 seconds of fame? The crew at Ripe off the Press had so much success with their first competition - Bring Back the Bookmark - that they decided to do another - this time it's an interactive project. Check it out.

7 June 2005
Amy Borrell from Cake with Giants is running a really interesting project around the streets of Melbourne - called The Sound Project.
It is about reminding people theres other things to listen to besides music through your earplugs..
To submitt simply answer this question - 'What sounds do you like to hear?' Amy is then going to compile all the answers onto posters stick them around melbourne.

More lovely book designers!
Miriam Rosenbloom has just been honored by the Australian Publishing Association with two awards - Young Designer of the Year and Best
Commercial Fiction cover. (I was there at the award ceremony - i cheered - hooray!) Plus she has just launched her own website STOMATA where she also displays her textile design.

29 May 2005
Aleksandra Zawodzinska is a painter with a really quirky flash based site. It's in Polish and English. I like her lamb toy...

Another great flash site is Rebecca Giménez's portfolio of book covers - I also design book covers and i love it! So looking at whole site of them is very interesting for me. You can also read her weblog and view her photos at her main site here

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16 May 2005
Well I've just ticked off one of the things on my "to do this life" list. I saw Tori Amos in concert (twice) and met her. Hooray!

We are so blown away by the quality of submissions for Design for Habitat. The deadline has passed and we're putting together the interface (we will allow a few days grace if you need it but we'll drawn the line soon!)

Queensland has been a bit quiet on my radar lately but Sarah Sculley has pointed out that design is still alive and kicking. Nice work.

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10 May 2005
You have 5 days til submissions close for Design for Habitat! GET CRACKING!

30 April 2005
We're in this months Desktop magazine! (an Australian Design magazine) Theres a small piece about Habitat on page 12. Look out for it!

And Guess what?
We're extending the Design for Habitat deadline to 15 May. We have recieved such high calibre submissions so far. But we want more! MORE! so if you're thinking about it or just need the extension for those extra finishing touches - you have 2 more weeks.

With a choice of sketches or finished work, Claire Murphy displays her wonderful illustrations simply, letting the work tell you it's storys. Beautiful.

25 April 2005
(Happy ANZAC day Australia and New Zealand - Lest we forget)

There are some REALLY clever girls out there!

Caroline Armijo has a lovely site called fortunehearts , she's used unique and playful designs to add something extra to gift and greeting stationery – apparently everyone loves the Paper Bra's the most!

Ripe off the Press is an all-female independent publisher in Melbourne, focusing on producing books and publications that promote and support Australian Visual Arts and Design – Now you gotta love that!

Don't forget DESIGN FOR HABITAT submissions close soon! It's looking H-O-T so far! Don't miss out!

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9 April 2005
Fly lil'birdy fly! Totally hot work from Lindsay in NYC, including spreads featured in Neomu, nice.

Courtney Smith is 15 and she has an amazing talent for design. (15!... i was too busy listening to sisters of mercy and writing awful poetry to make work like this when i was 15!)

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6 April 2005
As Linda says VIVA LA WOMAN! Amazing collecting of paintings, drawings, collages etc… all based on "woman"

The Bower as been updated with a beautiful piece by Alecia Lanzlinger called "The Journey".

To submit your work to the Bower contact us

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2nd April 2005
It's launched! The latest Nest project is called "Design for Habitat" and we're asking you to create a portrait of yourself based on how your habitat influences you.
GET THE BRIEF

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29 March 2005
Gemma Jones, international jet-setter and ultra hip artist. Her latest exhibition "A girl called Yeah -Yeah" is currently on display at the Schubert Contemporary Gallery, Goldcoast, Australia

Stay tuned - this week we launch the Design for Habitat Project!

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24 March 2005
Well Semi-Permanent is over for another year and i have walked away more inspired, and more driven than before! The talent was overwhelming at the event so a big thank you to the Semi Perm crew who put the whole shindig together.
Astred and I were there in force with the NEST stickers and you may have seen us wandering around in our NEST tshirts, so a big thank you to the people we met, and to the random people who came and asked for a sticker or two!

Be sure to check out the forum to have your say on the day

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22 March 2005
Courtney Smith may only be 15 years old, but her body of work shows she has dedication and the talent to play with the big kids. http://shwayday.com was launched in February to showcase her art portfolio as it develops and grows.

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14 March 2005
YEN Magazine and RUSTY present – CURVY 2. A book and exhibition of the worlds best female graphic designers and illustrators.
Put together by the team behind YEN Magazine - CURVY 2 features the work of high profile artists such as Izzie Klingels and Sophie Toulouse alongside the world’s most exciting female talents.
The limited edition book is being launched as part of Semi Permanent in Sydney and Auckland, and L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival in Melbourne and is available for $35.00. (AUD).

Exhibition Details
SYDNEY
VENUE: ORSON & BLAKE
483 Riley Street Surry Hills
Friday March 18th - Wednesday March 23rd
MELBOURNE
VENUE: ALICE EUPHEMIA
37 Swanston Street Melbourne
Sunday March 20th - Wednesday March 23rd
BRISBANE
VENUE: BLONDE VENUS
707 Ann Street Fortitude Valley
Friday April 8th - Wednesday April 13th.
CURVY exhibitions can be seen in local collectives in NYC, London, Rotterdam, Cape Town and Barcelona who are also running their own local launches for the publication.

PLUS Semi Permanent is on this weekend in Sydney. According to the SP organisers the Auckland event went off last weekend with all reports stating that the speakers were great and a lot of fun was had.

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12 March 2005
Since it was International Women's Day (IWD) this week (8 March) -
IWD offical site
History of IWD
Female Persuasion
Wired Woman
Flash Goddess
Netdiver + powergrrls
American Women

Any you can think of?
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3 March 2005
Rosa in Italian means pink, and our friend Rosa has created her portfolio accordingly. Pink Atmosphere showcases her work, photographs and digital art.(though it does help if you can read italian!)

Turi Scandurra emailed us and apparently, she is displeased with this world, and will retire to astronautics. BUT! before she does, check out her awesome work which includes flash movies, illos and photography!Check it on www.SalvatoreScandurra.com

Melina Rodrigo has let us know that her latest issue of her zine AW is complete.
click here to ch-ch-check it out risewithus

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1 March 2005
Whether you like your dollies well done or medium rare, you can view some gorgeous photography on Caroline Moore's site Sixhours

I like Pixelmorph's logo, Kristen Wolf as done a good job with her site.

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15 February 2005
Happy day after Valentines day.

I like cake, but cake with giants? I love! Amy Borrell is just starting her degree in Communications this year and she already has some gorgeous work to show.

Marissa Newell has a child-like illustration style that is both innocent and a bit creepy...

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11 February 2005
CURVY 2005 is in March and the organisers are telling me it's going to be H-O-T. They also tell they are looking for volunteers who want to help out with the various Curvy launches. They're launching the book in Sydney and also in Melbourne - both launches are part of the Semi-Permanent conference.
To register your interest and find out more info contact Curvy!

Simone Downey's website is up and running and looking tops. Plus it has a bunch of neat movies - since she is majoring in video at uni at the moment .

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1 February 2005
Pinch and a punch!

Milk Maid Exhibition presents an opportunity to indulge. Designer Louise Nichols and writer Beth Yelland, collaborate to cater to the delights of ladies and gentlemen. All manner of finery in the mediums of paint and fabric celebrate the spoils of old with a modern wink. It's time for a tea party...Be sure to bring your manners.
Date: 3-16 February 2005
Venue: blank_space
a new contemporary art space
374 Crown St. Surry Hills SYDNEY Australia
Ph: (02) 8308 8218

POW! BANG! ZAP! Watch out, GraphixGirl Heather Bell is here to save the day. And with a list of impressive projects and a kick arse portfolio, you know you're safe in her hands.

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23 January 2005
Another JOB VACANCY

Graphic Designer - Melbourne, Australia
Are you sick of no praise from clients?
Or long hours and creatively stifled? Or just need a change?

Consider working with a bunch of quality creatives in a friendly teaching environment. None of our teachers have ‘teaching’ qualifications, they are graphic designers with great personalities who enjoy the buzz of sharing skills & knowledge.
You must be a passionate designer with 3 years+ industry experience, a portfolio of dazzling work, experienced in InDesign, Quark, Illustrator & Photoshop. Very importantly, love people & laugh loudly. You will want to work full time hrs (no weekends) & have long holidays!
Please send a PDF showing CV & examples of work to: Megan
and visit our website: Shillington College

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17 January 2005
JOB VACANCY - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Allen & Unwin is seeking an enthusiastic book cover designer to join our in-house design department.
We are looking for an intelligent, self-motivated designer with strong communication skills, attention to detail and a passion for both books and design. Mac proficiency is essential with experience particularly in Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat.
Applications to be received by 21st January and should include a CV,covering letter detailing appropriate qualifications and four samples of work.
Send applications to
the Design Department,
"Design Position"
Allen and Unwin,
PO Box 8500,
St Leonards NSW 1590
or email
jobs@allenandunwin.com,
quoting "Design Position" as the subject.

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9 January 2005
How are you influenced by your Habitat?
In 2005 we are inviting designers and artists to show us how their Habitat influences them.
Starting in January with two amazing photographers Liz Wolfe and Heidi Romano, worlds apart in location and style. These girls show us how they see the things around them through a lens.

Step into Jessy's World. She's a mighty talented web developer/designer and her site is very cool.

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6 January 2005
Still craving the left-overs from Christmas lunch?
richapplefool is a flash food combination obsession. powered by cured ham, tv masterchefs, recipe cards, actionscript and is the home of Sydney based designer Sharon Lee. Kitsch and fun, her work will leave you salivating for more!

SEMI PERMANENT
Design conference with Australian and International Speakers.

• Build
• Ed Templeton
• Marc Atlan
• Marok - Lodown Magazine
• PlanBSE
• Psyop
• Qube Konstrukt
• Revolver Film
• Shift Japan
• TWiN
• Weta Digital
• The Wilderness

March 18th - 19th 2005
Darling Harbour
Sydney, Australia

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4 January 2005
Pantopicon, the Antwerp based office for future-exploration and -envisioning, invites you to submit artwork for their January 2005 splash-page. This month's theme: transport. How do you see your daily transport environment in 2025? Visit Pantopicon for more information, and dealine is: January 9, 2005.

Happy New Year to everyone! With the close of 2004 and dawn of 2005, we ask everyone to remember the people who have been affected by the tsunami disaster, and donate if you can so please support unicef.

We here at Nest are looking forward to 2005 and hope you all are too!

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