(Video) Jon Stewart talks with photojournalist Ben Lowy

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Catching up on our favorite news comedy show The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, we caught photojournalist and all-around daretraveler Ben Lowly in a press interview about his book Iraq Perspectives. A really cool theme that sets this collection of work apart from the usual is that most photographs are taken inside a humvee, framing the shot in a creative decision that alters the experience this book can give. Check out the video for work samples and well-earned laughs.

Ben Lowly's Iraq Perspectives

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(Video) Jason Fried: Why work doesn't happen at work

Did you read the title? Did it not make sense? That's because you've never worked with a manager. See, it's not unusual for companies to hire people to do stuff, then hire other people (called Managers) to get in the way. Don't believe it? Watch Jason Fried give examples and explain how M&M's (managers and meetings) have become the design process' enemy numero uno. And if your manager fits the bill perhaps this Christmas your Secret Santa should skip the box of chocolates and send your manager this link instead. POW!

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Thanks to UI Designer Steven Case for the link

[Shop] Gridbooks

GridbooksThere is an inherent value in getting ideas onto paper before the computer is involved. If you fear your design process has been inefficient or you haven't yet mastered "that grid thing", consider upgrading your design process with Gridbooks. Crafted by design agency duo Sajak & Farki, the Ad Book and Web Book contain 40 pages of dot and column grid goodness. With french folded covers and 100lb FSC-certified text paper, perhaps you could consider it a vintage iPad. I'm buying two.

Update: For a 10% discount until 12/23/11 use discount code HOLIDAYS at check out.

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Special thanks to Keith Kelly for the link

(Productivity) Turn Your Computer Off When Not Working

This latest tip is so simple yet so genius. If you're like me and work from home you find yourself in front of the computer more often than not. Facebook, email, and the general internet is pretty much designed to be addictive—which can really get in the way of reality. Well, this tip is designed to train your brain:

When you finish work turn your computer off. Make this a habit. The result is when your addiction walks itself over to the computer, for anything other than work, it will find itself in front of a shut down computer and if there is anything more powerful than addiction—it's laziness. You know it's true. The effect is you'll snap out of it and force your conscious to be aware of the present moment. Think of it as snapping out of auto-pilot. Now you can take control of your body-ship and navigate it back to taking out the trash or authoring the unofficial biography of Lady Gaga (Coming Soon!). The long-term effect is you will only use your computer for work and become addiction free.  

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(iPad App) Poly™

Poly™ iPad AppInteractive designer Jean-Christophe Naous of Innoiz just released one of the most beautiful design-related apps: Poly™ for iPad. Import a photo and tap away, drawing geometric shapes based on the photos underneath. This app seems to mimic a similar style from Jonathan Puckey, who actually reveals a bit of his process on his site if you want to create this on your own. But if you're lazy like I am you'll find the $0.99 for the app.

Here's a video of Poly™ for iPad in action:

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(Shop) IKEA's $59 Perfect Table

IKEA's Vika Amon Table

Since we're being so honest today, let's talk about money: we don't have any. That's why this is the perfect table. It's $59.99! Why spend any more money when this table is so beautifully simple and Adobe software is so horribly expensive? Go ahead, call that guy you know with the truck and go buy this thing, then buy him a few beers with all that money you saved reading Arthustler. We ♡ you!

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[DVD] Eames: The Architect and The Painter

Eames DocumentaryGive me $100,000 and office space and the first thing I'll do (after inviting my drug dealer over) is buy Eames furniture. Why? Because how else will I know I've become a success unless I have one hand on a glass of Johnnie Walker Black and my ass on an Eames Lounge Chair. Charles and Ray Eames helped define modern design and are a big part of why we call ourselves designers today. I'll be the first to admit I don't know enough about these two so I can't wait for the DVD to drop December 13 at an Amazon.com near you.

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