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3×3 Magazine ProShow: “Globe Guy” wins Best of Show

by James Yang | May 26, 2010

Great news from 3×3 Magazine. “Globe Guy”, an animated clip done with Director/Animator Dave Redl has won Best of Show in the 2010 3×3 ProShow. This is the first time an animation has won the award. Much thanks to 3×3 Magazine and the judges for this honor.

Product Design: Lamp in a Box Pattern

by James Yang | May 24, 2010

Lampshade design for a series of lamps to be produced and sold by Tornado Design (LA). Daniel Cytrynowicz, Principal

Down The Rabbit Hole

by James Yang | May 21, 2010

It is surprising how many times assignments will reflect events that happen a few weeks later. Illustration for Soojin Buzelli for an article titled, “What the Heck is . . .?” With the unsettling news around the world this week, this illustration seems very appropriate.

2010 Best Books of the Year List: Puzzlehead

by James Yang | May 17, 2010

Good news for Puzzlehead. It has been selected for the 2010 Best Books of the Year List by the Bank Street Book Committee. Much thanks to the committee for selecting Puzzlehead and his friends.

(toy by UNKL)

To buy Puzzlehead, please visit here.

Harvard Law Bulletin: Who’s Watching the System?

by James Yang | May 10, 2010

After last week’s 1000 point drop in the Dow, this illustration seems very timely. Illustration for Harvard Law Bulletin for an article about officials responsible for saving the financial system from itself. Ronn Campisi, AD.

Poster 1: Where Is My Vote Exhibit

by James Yang | May 4, 2010

Poster for an exhibit titled, ‘Where is My Vote: Posters for the Green Movement in Iran.’ The exhibit will be held this September at the School of Visual Arts Gallery. Curated by Steven Heller, Anita Kunz, Woody Pirtle and Francis Di Tommaso. This project is the culmination of an effort by Iranian artist Green Bird.

Lab: Cognitive Dissonance

by James Yang | Apr 26, 2010

Lab is a new category for experiments which find their way to projects. Illustration for cognitive dissonance. This texture was being tested for an upcoming project.