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FEATUREDFor all the pictures from the Heart Throb opening at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery ~ featuring the works of Miss Van and Junko Mizuno
FEATUREDScans of the Princesas of Miss Van, limited postcard set from last nights opening.
Installation by Carsten Holler with intertwining slides at the Tate Modern, London.
Sketchfighter is a game designed to look just like those little doodles of spaceships you used to make in the margins of your notebooks in school. Brilliant!
Nathan Sawaya is a Certified LEGO Professional which means he builds things out of Lego for a living. Here's his lifesized Han Solo in Carbonite sculpture.
notCOT puns aside... found Dropps on the treehugger ads ~ and the eco friendly, Dissolvable, Ready-to-use, Organic, Premeasured Packet ~ was an interesting design...
Tenebrionid Beetle - Living Beetle Jewelry. The next trend in tiny creatures that celebrities carry around with them.
need more sites to read this weekend? Stefano Ricci over at Elmanco, has put together a ridiculously extensive list of sites to check out...
FEATUREDLouisa Bufardeci has created a series of embroideries showing 1 min phone conversations and anti war speeches... stunning.
We seem to share a lot of obsessions with Boing Boing ~ how great is British designer Nick Foster's portrait of them
The Waiting Light. 2002 by kris harzinski "Perhaps it will make waiting less mundane. At the very least, it will give you something to talk about with the person standing or sitting next to you."
FEATUREDQuick little saturday morning rant ~ on social shopping... some of the awesome thisnext/notcot users... and an end to the thisnext badges on notcot.com.
Ethics Girl : Higher Quality, Lower Impact. Great new tee from the environmentally conscious, Howies*.
Miki Tanaka's Rhinoceros Beetle Necklace
FEATUREDAlso from Anthropologie's spring line... love this Gardenia Carry-All
FEATUREDTastespotting makes me want to cook... and learn to essentially design with food... and these aprons from Anthropologie would be perfect to do it in!
summer76 has a nice post at coolhunting about hearing all sides before giving in to the magical politician powers of gore... "The Great Global Warming Swindle" from brit channel 4 is interesting.
alchemi is in search of discarded incandescent bulbs that have been exchanged for Compact Fluorescents (CFLs).
dianne y. cheuk put together her monologue of psychedelic mushrooms, women, and flowers, and water colors. Mushroom Girls Virus - in a silk fabric bound cover by die gestalten. beautiful.
Jeff Koegel's paintings tackle the landscape, hybridity, simultanaity, and transformation in the most beautifully disorienting way
The Eye Project from Japan's KDDI makes a stylish way to share mobile video and pictures with everyone on the web.
I may be looking for a tennis racket... and just noticed this porsche design one. Pretty... "The structure of the material creates the ideal balance of stability and lightness: 85% carbon, 15% Kevlar."
aneta grzeszykowska & jan smaga are a duo from warsaw who put together images of an apartment looking from above, somewhat in a "plan" format. awesome details.
a series of portraits by second-life photographers Eva and Franco Mattes.
design*sponge featured Submarine Channel, devoted to particularly memorable movie title sequences.
I had no idea the usps was so into star wars... or that they wanted the world to know they had jedi powers. Apparently for the star wars 30th anniversary, they are putting out R2D2 mailboxes...
French inventor Lucien Gambarota and Wharton grad and entrepreneur Doug Woodring are bringing clean, sustainable energy to the gym using good old-fashioned manpower.
FEATUREDYork Mints (the peppermint patties in a mini bite sized ball) ~ has limited edition tins by designers like Nicole Miller...
Aaron R. Thomas created this plexi DJ spinning table complete with Louis Vuitton trunk for the Golden Globes! Just one of his many fun acrylic designs!
A Swarovski Studded Refrigerator in black or aluminum. Kitchen Bling? Hmmmm.... by gorenje
Reporters Without Frontiers map of the world countries where internet usage is controlled by the government.
"CANDY, The GIRLPOWERSHOPPING Issue,
is now online and ready to download and enjoy!! This issue is dedicated solely to some of the best female talent on the surface of this little planet we call home!"
thomas paul for paul smith plates. i especially love the one with the tree, and its roots.
Jacobs by Marc Jacobs for Marc by Marc Jacobs in Collaboration with Marc Jacobs for Marc of Marc Jacobs. *phew*... now say it 10 times fast... backwards.
SPOOF tribute album: Dylan covers Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Complete with music, and album artwork. Cat in the Hat's turns 50! [Editor's Note: a must hear. great to wake up to...]
First there were the Mimobot USB guys... then the chocolate ones... then vinyl ones... now even DIY VIMOBOTS!
CoolHunter's feature on the latest mural to go up in the Gloucester Tube Station makes me want to get back to London soon. by Chiho Aoshima
Dollar sign tiles at the new Jonathan Adler store in Manhattan's West Village. Found on design*sponge.
CK's new fragrance: CK 2inu. Nice, modern-looking bottle. notcot says it looks like a sake bottle...
From the latest Hermes collection... i've always wanted a muff... but a muff thats a purse that can hold my pearl and gloss? Wow. Nice round up of the variations over at purseblog.
among many good finds in this week's "currents" is Lachlan Blackley's wallpaper catalogue featuring rat wallpaper, which was actually gnawed out by gerbils.
1 watch..and 1.851 diamonds - Nixon's Diamond Rotolog
FEATUREDLe blog de nesk ~ the illustrations on this site have me addicted tonight ~ who doesn't want an adorable monster that takes care of business(men) for you?
Another artsy but very cool light assembled from ping pong balls and can be ordered in a table or floor configuration.
These are some really talented bugs! Makes you second guess calling in the exterminator.
Living on roof tops. Crazy Dutch architects MVRDV have found a way to build new homes without the need of more land in Rotterdam by building on the rooftops of pre-existing buildings
Carlo Giovani does a good job with paper.
Heather @ Dooce.com updated her header design and it is oh so pretty.

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Cook the Book: 'The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook'
With those endless baskets of chips and salsa, pitchers of frozen margaritas, sizzling fajitas, and chile pepper Christmas lights it's pretty difficult not to enjoy a Tex-Mex meal. But somehow this Americanized, Texas-sized adaptation of Mexican food isn't a cuisine that gets too much respect in the food world.
Robb Walsh, former restaurant critic of the Houston Press is changing that one grill at a time with his newly released cookbook, The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook.
The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook isn't just a grilling cookbook, it's a collection of recipes and essays that have been put together in a manner that explains the unique history of just how Tex-Mex cooking emerged. From the first frozen margarita to the quintessentially Mexican-American phenomenon that are Sonoran Hot Dogs Walsh takes the reader on a culinary tour of Texas with plenty of tasty stops and open-air cooking along the way.
Everyday this week we will be firing up the grill and testing out recipes from The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook including some enormous Tortaburgers, Texas-style Tacos al Pastor, and Tri-Tip Fajitas, and a few Watermelon Margaritas.
Win 'The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook'
Thanks to the generous folks over at Broadway Books, we are giving away five (5) copies of The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook this week. All you have to do is tell us about your favorite Tex-Mex meal in the comments section below.
Five (5) people will be chosen at random among the eligible comments below. We're sorry, but entry is only open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Comments will close Monday, June 17 at noon ET. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
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Quilt Designer: Tonee White
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5/8 yard total assorted pink prints (blocks)
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I felt somewhat unprepared for my rheumatologist's appointment this morning. Like a lot of you who follow this blog, normally I have my list of symptoms and questions and concerns neatly organized (in my mind, if not physically on paper). Today I had nothing more than this premonition that she would recommend going back on the "big drugs" that I've been off since knee surgery. I did well on Mobic for several weeks, but lately the effect hasn't been great and, given issues with my stomach, I stopped taking even that about 10 days ago.
The physical examination showed more joints that were swollen and tender than I had thought — particularly my feet. I didn't have to tell her that it hurts to get out of bed in the morning.
So here's the new drill: back on the Orencia and 10mg of Arava. Plus Celebrex. Plus a four-week course of 5mg of prednisone, tapering to a second four-week course of 2.5mg prednisone. Plus a steroid injection today. Plus Xrays of my feet.
I am counting my blessings. That I have a caring, compassionate rheumatologist who listens to her patients. That I have open access to excellent healthcare (the Xrays were a short walk down the hall). That I have good health insurance that permits me to pay for the healthcare and prescription drugs. That I have a good job that provides the insurance and the salary to pay for the deductibles.
However, I can't help but feel a bit deflated. I really wanted something simple like Mobic to work. I didn't want to be back on weekly injections that make me feel as much like a sick person as the disease itself. I didn't want to go on prednisone with associated weight gain and complications — even though it will make me feel better. I didn't want another pill — Celebrex — and the second pill (protonix to protect my stomach) in my arsenal of drugs I take every day.
I know. I sound like a whiney baby. It's like I want to look like a super model, but I don't necessarily want to diet and exercise. I want to feel good and stop hurting and stop the joint issues, but I don't want to take the drugs. I guess being a grownup sometimes means doing those things you don't want to anyway.
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|Fort McClellan--Post World War II
|With the cessation of war with Japan, the number of trainees at Fort McClellan diminished and a corresponding reduction took place within the post complement. The WAC detachments were deactivated in 1945 and early 1946. The lean years following World War I were repeated after the Second World War as well, when a $2 billion budget cut was applied to Army appropriations. In response to the cuts, Fort McClellan was placed on inactive status and remained so despite immense pressure Alabama politicians tried to apply to Washington. Alabama's Congressional delegation even went so far as to invite Dwight D. Eisenhower, then Chief of Staff of the Army, to review the situation. On his visit, Eisenhower would admit that McClellan was a "jewel among Army installations," but he firmly supported the cut, noting that "sometimes a jewel must go when bread and meat are necessary".
The picture changed in 1950, as Fort McClellan was restored to active status under leadership of Brigadier General Theodore R. Wessels. The initial idea was to use the fort for National Guard training once again; to that end, the 44th Engineer Construction Battalion was ordered to McClellan to begin preparations. With the onset of the war in Korea, the 44th was ordered to the Far East Command before completing the mission at Fort McClellan. General Wessels remained dedicated to Fort McClellan. With $10 million in funding, he tackled the refurbishment with enthusiasm, restoring the parade grounds, ranges and lawns, thereby earning him the name "Father of the New Fort McClellan."
While political persuasion was useless in 1947, the situation was reversed in 1951, when the Army reactivated the fort to operate the Chemical Corps School, later the U.S. Army Chemical Center and School. Funding was appropriated to build new facilities for the school and construction was completed in 1954. The new Center offered eight weeks of basic training, followed by a similar stretch devoted to chemical training involving the operation of smoke grenades, flame throwers, decontamination procedures, and chemical warfare protection.
Fort McClellan's hospital was also refurbished to focus on the care of chest diseases, becoming known as the Specialized Treatment Center of the Third Army Area. The health facility functioned until 1955, when it was closed and the patients transferred. Another newcomer, the Women's Army Corps Center, was established in 1954. The WAC center acted as a receiving, processing and training center for all female inductees to the Army. Civilian summer training was also practiced at the fort in the early 1950s.
Another activity, the U.S. Army Combat Developments Command Chemical Biological-Radiological Agency, moved to Fort McClellan in 1962. It was later disestablished along with the Chemical School in 1973. To meet the requirement for the Vietnam War, an Advanced Individual Training Infantry Brigade was activated in 1966. With the mission change, the fort was renamed the U.S. Army School/Training Center and Fort McClellan. Due to continued force reductions in Vietnam, the brigade was deactivated in April 1970, after training more than 30,000 men.
Official ceremonies were held July 11, 1975, marking the move of the U.S. Army Military Police School from Fort Gordon, Georgia. A major reorganization of the post began in the fall of 1976 and was completed on May 13, 1977, when the colors of the Women's Army Corps Center and School were retired during ceremonies on Marshall Parade Field.
After reestablishment in December, 1979, the U.S. Army Chemical School relocated here from Aberdeen, Maryland, and joined the Military Police School and the Training Brigade to make Fort McClellan the only military installation in the United States with three major missions. Fort McClellan became 'home' for an average military population of about 10,000 people, including about 5,000 who are permanently assigned and employed about 1,500 civilians.
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The dilemma of the failed state thesis in post-9/11 world affairs
Die dilemma van die mislukte staattesis in internasionale verhoudings na 9/11
A. Schoeman
Department of Political Science, University of the Free State, Qwaqwa Campus, Phuthaditjhaba. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
The 9/11 terrorist attacks shifted the emphasis of failed states as just a regional humanitarian problem to one that could present a global security threat. In this regard US policymakers, especially, identified failed states as possible terrorist threats. However, this renewed attention to the study of state failure has exposed a number of theoretical weaknesses in this body of literature. The latter could mainly be ascribed to the way in which US policy makers have often used generalised definitions of failed states and then applied it to states that are perceived as threats. Another problem is the fact that government sponsored research institutes and think tanks are operating independently from university academics. This situation has caused theoretical confusion as conditions in failed states are often interpreted differently resulting in the development of a number of opposing theories, definitions and confusing classification models. The body of literature is further accused of endorsing a "Weberian" definition (ideal type) of the state against which degrees of "failure" in non-complying states are measured. This article will investigate the extent of these theoretical weaknesses and expose the dangers of following an approach that seem to misinterpret the political realities of developing states (often regarded as failed) - this despite having an extensive popular following. It will further focus on possible alternative approaches - or the formulation of ideas that are better suited and relevant to the often unique internal political, social and economic dynamics of unstable states.
Key concepts: failed state thesis; failed states: terrorist threat; liberal-democratic regime; Weberian ideal type state
Die 9/11-terroriste aanvalle het die fokus van mislukte state as bloot streeksgebonde humanitêre probleme verskuif na een wat 'n globale sekuriteitsrisiko kan inhou. Veral Amerikaanse beleidmakers het mislukte state ná hierdie insident as potensiële terroristebedreigings begin identifiseer. Die hernude belangstelling in die studie van mislukte state het egter ook 'n aantal teoretiese tekortkomings binne hierdie studieterrein blootgelê. Laasgenoemde kan toegeskryf word aan die wyse waarop veral Amerikaanse beleidmakers dikwels veralgemeende definisies van mislukte state gebruik en dit dan toepas op state wat as "misluk" beskou word. 'n Verdere probleem is die feit dat regeringsgefinansierde navorsingsinstitute en dinkskrums dikwels onafhanklik van akademici by universiteite funksioneer. Hierdie stand van sake lei tot teoretiese verwardheid, aangesien toestande in mislukte state dikwels verskillend geïnterpreteer word. Die gevolg hiervan is dat teenstrydige teorieë, definisies en klassifikasiemodelle dikwels ontwikkel word. Die studieterrein word verder daarvan beskuldig dat dit 'n "Weberiaanse" (ideaaltipiese) definisie van die staat onderskryf om verskillende grade van mislukking by nie-toegeeflike state te bepaal. Hierdie artikel sal poog om die omvang van hierdie teoretiese tekortkomings te ondersoek en te fokus op die gevare van 'n benadering wat oënskynlik die politieke realiteite binne ontwikkelende state (wat dikwels as misluk beskou word) misinterpreteer. Ten slotte sal aandag geskenk word aan moontlike alternatiewe benaderings, of die formulering van idees wat meer relevant en toepaslik is vir die dikwels unieke interne politieke, sosiale en ekonomiese dinamika van onstabiele state.
Kernbegrippe: liberaal-demokratiese regime; mislukte staattesis; mislukte state: terroriste bedreiging; Weberiaanse ideaaltipiese staat
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UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland – the first investment solution for renewable energies and energy infrastructure in Switzerland launches with approximately CHF 250 million
Zurich/Basel, 16 January 2013 – UBS Global Asset Management, together with its partners Fontavis and Schweizerische Mobiliar, is launching a trendsetting investment solution. UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland offers institutional investors unprecedented access to a diversified portfolio of Swiss infrastructure facilities and companies in the field of renewable energies and energy efficiency.
Future energy market as an opportunity for institutional investors in Switzerland
Switzerland is faced with major energy challenges. The "energy transition" will result in strong investment needs in the coming years. New and long-term financing models are required to expand investment in renewable energy, upgrade grid infrastructure and improve energy efficiency.
Pension funds, insurance companies and other institutional investors in Switzerland are also facing challenges; although 2012 brought welcome profits, interest rates remain at historic lows, equities continue to be volatile and prone to setbacks, while Swiss real estate investments are relatively expensive. "Many institutional investors in Switzerland are having difficulties generating the appropriate risk-adjusted returns needed," explains Beat Götz, head of Institutional Business, UBS Global Asset Management Switzerland.
By launching UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland, UBS Global Asset Management is fulfilling a key need of institutional investors. For the first time, they can conveniently invest in projects and non-listed companies involved in energy supply (including biomass energy, hydropower, solar thermal energy and solar power), energy efficiency and supply infrastructure. "The potential for solid returns and stable cash flows with manageable risks is attractive," says Götz. What is more, pension funds in recent years have repeatedly expressed the desire to make investments, which, apart from generating yield, will also demonstrate their responsibility as investors in and for Switzerland.
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UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland is a limited partnership for collective capital investments under the Swiss Collective Investment Act (KAG). "We have opted for a closed fund structure under Swiss law supervised by FINMA. It is tailored to long-term oriented, qualified investors, with investments in non-listed companies and infrastructure facilities," says Stefano Tritella, CEO of UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland AG. The investment solution is unique in the Swiss market, he emphasizes, because it builds bridges between institutional investors looking for sustainable returns, and energy providers, grid operators and other market participants in the Swiss energy sector. These market participants are faced with high investment costs for upgrading and expansion and are therefore interested in equity or equity-like funds for their development.
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UBS Global Asset Management developed the new investment concept with selected partners especially for the Swiss market. It is responsible for client support and running the investment structure. To this end, UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland AG was established in Basel as a dedicated company acting as general partner.
For the Swiss market, UBS has entered into a long-term partnership with Fontavis AG. Fontavis is an independent investment advisor and asset manager based in Baar, which focuses on sustainable investments in non-listed companies in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy infrastructure in Switzerland. "UBS, Schweizerische Mobiliar and Fontavis complement one another well" explains Thomas Schmid, founding partner and chairman of the management of Fontavis AG. "As an investment advisor of UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland AG, Fontavis adds its special know-how and broad network to the partnership, evaluates investment options and manages the investments. For energy suppliers and project promoters, we are a long-term, reliable partner without any primary interest in the energy exploitation rights."
Schweizerische Mobiliar complements this partnership and acts as lead investor with a substantial investment amount. It also supports Fontavis with its own engineers who specialize in power and heating plants in providing risk assessments and insurance analysis for potential target companies. It also offers such companies its services as an insurance partner.
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There is strong interest in tangible, real asset investments that have potential for stable returns in Swiss francs and that have a low correlation with traditional investment classes. By the first closing date for subscriptions on 31 December 2012, capital commitments had reached some CHF 250 million. Among the 18 institutional investors who subscribed are private and public pension funds and insurance companies. The fund will be open for further closings in 2013.
Further information is available at: www.ubs.com/ceis
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UBS AG has managed private, institutional and corporate clients around the world as well as retail clients in Switzerland for 150 years. Its business strategy focuses on its strong position as a global wealth manager as well as universal bank in Switzerland. Based on its client-focused investment bank and its solid, well-diversified global asset management, it will expand its excellent market position in wealth management and drive growth across the Group.
UBS has branches in more than 50 countries and in all key financial centers in the world. UBS employs approximately 64,000 people around the world.
UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland AG is a company limited by shares based in Basel. As a general partner, the company is the sole member of UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland with unlimited liability. UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland is a limited partnership for collective capital investments. Its purpose is to structure, establish, manage and advise companies and collective capital investments, in particular in the area of renewable energies, energy efficiency and energy infrastructure as well as related areas.
Fontavis AG is an independent investment advisor and asset manager based in Baar, which specializes in capital investments in clean energy and infrastructure in Switzerland. Investments are made in non-listed companies and plants that produce renewable energy, improve energy efficiency or provide energy infrastructure. Fontavis provides Swiss companies with capital support and as well as expertise and commitment in their commercial development. The founding partners of Fontavis have more than 60 years of combined experience in renewable energy, asset management and finance and have been involved in the implementation of more than 400 projects with a total transaction volume of more than CHF 1 billion. www.fontavis.ch
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Peruvian mine owners also conducted a series of devastating slave raids which significantly depopulated Easter Island, Cook Islands, Niue, Kirribati, Tuvalu, Samoa, Rotuma, Tonga, the Maquesas and others in just two years between 1862 and 1863.
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For being given a different name by the recruiting agent to that of their custom name and being forever lost in the process unless some slight or useful clue is left on a ship log, old letter or perhaps the name given to their grandchild that can be retraced to a specific village on a specific island in a specific part of the Pacific.
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This is another practice video I filmed a while ago for the Kozlowski Bill Switch. The finesses I wanted to perfect included keeping the bill in full view at all times while also showing my palms empty throughout as many stages of the change as possible. Jay Sankey offers a wide array of applications for this technique throughout his work; I believe I learned the original handling from The Magic of Michael Ammar.
For me personally, this was the type of effect I always enjoyed in practice but never really executed much in performance. I always wanted to do more this as a full showpiece rather than a quick trick, but never really studied or developed anything I could commit to. After a performer changes a single into a $100, where else can he possibly go to top that? If anyone else actually uses the Kozlowski Bill Switch, I'd love to session through some alternate ideas for it.
Another worthwhile conversation: is this technique obsolete now? Over the years, various new and uber-visual versions and handlings have been published and released. Is there appeal or logic to seeing a magician fold a bill into such a tiny packet only to change into a different denomination upon unfolding it? To me, it sometimes seems like a very indirect means to an end, but it's a classic so magicians forgive its shortcoming(s).
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Herodotus and the Invention of History (May 10, 2011)
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DeVito and Perlman first met as young actors in the early 1970s. He was performing in a Broadway play. She went to see a different performer. They chatted for a long time after the show, and within two weeks, they moved in together. The wedding came in 1982, and three children followed within the next several years. All are grown and out of the house at this point, but their absence makes the end of the relationship no less somber from the outside.
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The Georgia Department of Labor says unemployment insurance claims shot up 174 percent last month compared to December 2007.
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The amount of design software on the market can be overwhelming. Consumers are not only faced with dedicated logo software, but also programs which can handle logo design to some extent—such as general design software, motion software or even photo programs like Photoshop. Simply put, not everyone has the time to research the differences when looking for logo design software. That's where we come in. This guide reviews 13 logo design programs you should know about in three skill-based categories: beginner, intermediate and professional. Time to get with the program!
Beginner logo design programs
Programs in the beginner range are suitable for people who don't have time to learn complex software, yet would like some control over the logo design process. In this range you can expect small libraries of clip art, basic color options, and straight-forward text editing.
The workflows are usually drag and drop, and a simple logo can be made in less than 15 minutes. If you are a small business owner, event organizer, need a quick logo, or just like playing around with different options these programs might be worth checking out.
If you're interested in easy, templatized logo designs, we'd also suggest you check out our favorite logo makers and logo design apps, which offer similar results to many beginner design programs.
LogoSmartz logo design software
***99designs beginner pick***
Text editing options and Mac/Windows compatibility makes LogoSmartz one of our top picks in the beginner design program range.
Cost: $39.95 (30 day trial)
- The pre-made templates make LogoSmartz an easy program for anyone to jump into.
- The clip-art libraries are well-organized, with categories such as delivery and education.
- Unlike most beginner programs, this one has character spacing options (as well as some potentially fun ones such as "wave" and "concave").
- The preset color palette options include some unusual effects, such as shadows and bevels, which might be useful for some people.
- Support for Mac and Windows
- Design choices are limited to the clip-art library, which can seem dated and requires some creativity to use well (however this is par for the course in these beginner programs).
- The tools are unlabeled and can take a minute to figure out.
Who should use this: It seems funny to talk about character-spacing as a "special feature" in a design program, but keep in mind these programs are for beginners. This one in particular might speak more to users who like to fine tune the text of their logo. Especially if you use a Mac!
Sothink logo maker
***99designs beginner pick***
Sothink is the only program in the beginner range that allows you to explore the full color spectrum. This ability, in combination with the pen tool, makes Sothink a solid contender in the logo design program game.
Cost: $59.99 (30 day free trial)
- Unlike most other beginner-friendly programs, Sothink Logo Maker offers a pen tool that allows you to draw your own shapes. To give you an idea of how powerful this can be, check out this video of one user "cartoonizing" a photo of themselves.
- The real headline here is the color options. This program offers access to the full color spectrum and even has a nifty palette generator which will take your selected color and create corresponding analogous, triadic, and other types of schemes.
- Sothink Logo Maker comes with a large selection of templates and vector shapes (pattern, nature, transportation, etc).
- As with other programs in the beginner range, Sothink Logo Maker lets you resize the canvas, upload photos, which again allows for the design of collateral such as business cards, or even Facebook banners.
- It's hard to say if the price justifies the added color capability.
- Windows only!
Who should use this: If you have a sensitive eye for color and would like to fine tune that aspect of your logo, this program is without a doubt the choice for you.
AAA logo maker
AAA logo maker is like "two turntables and a microphone", only minus the microphone—it has the bare essentials to get the job done.
Cost: $49.95 (Free trial)
- If it isn't clear from the screenshot, this program is simple and easy to use: a clip art library, color pallette and edit menu is just about all you will interact with.
- The canvas is resizable, meaning you could even layout simple collateral, such as business cards or web graphics.
- The image upload feature could be useful for people who want a photo of themselves on their business card (think lawyers or counselors), or even useful for people trying to layout Facebook banners or profile pictures.
- The ability to customize is limited and you are pretty much stuck with the colors in the pallette.
- Mac users go home!
Who should use this: If you're looking for basic functionality (as well as some perks such as image uploading and a resizable canvas) AAA Logo Maker might be a good place to start.
Summitsoft Logo Design Studio
Summitsoft Logo Design Studio offers some perks that other beginner programs don't, such as vector expansion packs, logo assistance and even a pen tool to draw your own shapes! While the preset vector shapes won't blow you away, they can be useful with a little creativity.
Cost: $49.99
- "Out of the box", Summitsoft Logo Design Studio comes with 2,000 templates and 6,000 vector shapes (yes, that's a lot as far as these beginner programs go).
- Just like AAA Logo Maker, you can resize the canvas and upload images. This means you can work on projects like business cards, or add a picture of yourself if you work in a field where that makes sense.
- Summitsoft offers additional clip-art packs such as holiday, sports, construction, etc for $19.95-$49.95.
- Summitsoft also offers logo assistance, which basically means you can send them your logo and they will send you back three iterations. This makes sense if you want to see some variations on a sketch or theme.
- Unlike most beginner programs, you can draw your own vector art with a pen tool. This really opens up the possibilities for this program. With the image upload feature, you could even trace photos!
- Vector packs can read as flat and generic, so expect having to "spice" things up with some creativity.
- This program can be a bit overwhelming if you're unfamiliar with design.
- The output formats lack the standard EPS vector format (SVG is available).
- Windows only!
Who should use this: This program is for the beginner who is ready to jump in and "get their hands dirty". While you can quickly generate a logo, the real benefits of this program come through drawing your own shapes and uploading images.
DesignWorkz logo creator
If you are into primitive and dated software, DesignWorkz might entertain your Windows nostalgia for a half hour, but otherwise don't expect to be pumping quality logos out of this program.
Cost: Free
- A few clicks here, a few clicks there and voila!
- DesignWorkz hasn't been updated since 2011.
- Text and background only? Can you even call that a logo? At least the backgrounds can be gradient…
- Windows only!
Who should use this: We wouldn't recommend this one unless you are really in the mood for a strange and somewhat charming blast from the past.
Laughingbird: The Creator
Laughing Bird's The Creator is simple… almost painfully simple.
Cost: $37
- The Creator is one of the most basic beginner Mac programs. While the results aren't mind-blowing, anyone can create a basic logo within minutes.
- The workflow is almost entirely drag and drop (you can click to choose various elements you'd like to incorporate), which makes it quick and easy to learn for users of any skill level.
- Similar to Summitsoft's Logo Design Studio, additional template packs can be purchased.
- Support for Mac and Windows!
- The complete lack of text editing options can lead to some unwanted results (notice how the "i" and "r" in "Firefly" overlap because they are too close). If your business name has odd character spacing in a given font, the only option is to choose another font.
- Exporting is limited to JPEG, PNG and SWF (no EPS).
Who should use this: If you are in a pinch and need a logo ASAP, The Creator might just save you, but don't expect a quality design.
Intermediate logo software
So you have some extra time on your hands, maybe you have a business you'd like to design a logo for, or you even have interest in doing some freelance logo design for other people. The intermediate range of logo design programs is a good place to start. Here you can expect the ability to draw and color custom vector shapes, make typographic alterations, and create layers (just to name a few capabilities).
Affinity Designer
***99designs intermediate pick***
Affinity Designer is a beautiful and simple design program with extensive functionality and an emphasis on user interface. Most notably, you can create raster layers and vector layers (which makes it sort of a Photoshop/Illustrator hybrid). For these reasons (and more) we've chosen Affinity as our intermediate logo design program pick!
Cost: $49.99 (10 day free trial)
- Affinity has a modern user interface that is pleasant to look at and intuitive to use. Even new users shouldn't have too much trouble finding the tools they are looking for.
- What makes Affinity especially unique is it allows you to create pixel (or raster-based) layers in addition to vector layers. In the world of logo design, this can be extremely handy for things like importing textures for a logo, or a photo of yourself for a business card (without having to use extra programs).
- All common file types are supported (including EPS).
- Affinity has some features you will find in the professional range, such as customizable style presets (which allow you to save a given set of parameters for application on several logos or files).
- For those who are ready to sink into this program, Affinity sells a printed workbook to go along with this software. It is a 448 full color book teaching you skills, tips and tricks.
- No subscription fees!
- Affinity is lacking some of the more advanced features we see in top-of-the-line programs such as perspective grid and workspace presets.
Who should use this: Affinity will work well for designers who are gearing up towards a professional career but are on a budget. Additionally it makes a great option for anyone seeking an Adobe-alternative.
Sketch has the strongest online design community of any of the intermediate-range design programs we tested. Add in the clean user-interface and it's clear why Sketch is more than worth a shot.
Cost: $99 per year (free 30 day trial)
- It's easy to see that a lot of thought went into the Sketch user interface. It's layout and functionality are minimal and intuitive. Ultimately it opens the door to designers of many skill levels.
- Tools are labeled with words (this means no memorization of symbols)
- Designs can be easily exported in a number of file types (including the universal EPS vector format).
- Sketch has a very strong online community where you can find people sharing tips and tricks. Additionally Sketch offers online tutorials to set you on the right path.
- Sketch is not a dedicated logo design program. In this case that means that the preloaded templates deal more with social media. This doesn't mean you can't design any kind of logo you want—it just means that you should expect to start from scratch for logos!
- This program is less robust than programs like Adobe Illustrator. Functions like transforming or stretching text are difficult or not possible at all.
- Annual payments might deter designers who are looking for a one-time buy.
- Windows users go home! (Mac only, sorry)
Who should use this: Sketch is great for the Mac designer who is interested in designing more than one logo (or project) but isn't ready to learn a more complex program such as Illustrator. Additionally, Sketch is a great choice If having an online community is important to you.
Inkscape is the only open-source design program that still receives regular updates. While it's not the most elegant, it contains all of the standard features of design programs in this range.
Cost: Free
- Inkscape has the most features out of any free vector program we found. Expect basic text modification, a full color pallette, premade vector shapes and the familiar pen tool.
- Inkscape is open source, meaning any developer can work on the source code. On paper, open source application will be more useful over the long-term because they invite more developers (users included) to work on them.
- Inkscape has an active blog on their main page with links to fun events such as Inktober, and info on events they take part in, such as Google's Summer of code.
- Getting Inkscape to run on Mac was a little tricky (It runs through XQuartz, which is a deprecated Window system for Macs)
- For a Mac user, the controls will feel non-intuitive. For example, you must use control instead of command for most keyboard shortcuts.
- Only outputs in the SVG vector format, which is less common than EPS.
Who should use this: Designers on a tight budget who are looking for more functionality than the average free design program, or developers who would like to get involved with the source code of the programs they are using.
Professional logo design software
When you are ready to commit to graphic design as a career path, the professional range of design programs is the place to look. In these programs you will find features like layer panels with advanced functionality; vector effects such as warping and distortion; AI-infused sketch modes; and handy features such as perspective grid!
Adobe Illustrator CC
***99designs professional pick***
Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard for vector design. It is fully featured and enables logo designers to create anything imaginable!
Cost: $19.99 per month (free 7 day trial)
- Illustrator is the industry standard for vector art. This means you will get a high level of customer support, frequent updates, plentiful learning resources, a strong online community and to top it off you should have no problem passing along Illustrator files to design teams, clients or companies.
- Illustrator contains all the tools to create and manipulate vector art in anyway imaginable: layers, drawing tools, effects, live trace, gradients, you name it.
- Adobe programs let you customize your workspace and save workspace presets. This means you can choose which tools and windows are visible, and also choose where they exist on the artboard. This not only makes your workspace comfortable for you, it also allows you to quickly switch between workspaces in the event you use Illustrator for different types of jobs beyond logo design.
- Illustrator files can be opened in other Adobe programs such as Photoshop or InDesign (vector information is opened into the workspace of each respective program). This is especially handy if, for example, you are designing a flyer in Photoshop and would like to incorporate some vector shapes you created in Illustrator.
- The "CC" stands for Creative Cloud, which offers cloud functionality (in other words storing your files in a place that can be accessed from any device). This is great if you work with design teams in different locations.
- Adobe Illustrator is not an intuitive program and requires substantial reading or classes to understand. Don't expect to have a grasp of what Illustrator is capable of before practicing and experimenting.
- Monthly cost might be a turnoff to those seeking a one-time-buy (If you're lucky you can find older versions for a fixed price).
Who should use this: Illustrator is geared towards industry professionals. If you are looking to start a career in logo design, it's mandatory that you invest in Adobe Illustrator.
CorelDRAW has become a favorite amongst Windows users. With the recent addition of LiveSketch, it's a powerful tool for people who like to incorporate illustration or drawn elements into their logo designs.
Cost: $499 (free 15 day trial) or you can pay for a yearly subscription for $198
- Corel's new LiveSketch uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to interpret your drawn strokes (from drawing tablets or touchscreens). This essentially allows you to draw as you would with a pencil and paper—sketch out a shape or line with lots of little lines to get the shape and it will smooth out your line for you.
- CorelDRAW comes with over 5 hours of video tutorials.
- The cost is relatively high, which may prohibit many users.
- The user interface of CorelDRAW is slightly less intuitive than other programs on this list and will take a significant time investment to be able to learn to use the program successfully.
- Windows only!
Who should use this: Corel Draw is geared towards illustrators (hence "Draw"). With that said it is more than capable of being a powerful tool for logo design. It also makes for a solid Adobe alternative.
While Photoshop is the industry standard for editing photos, many people use it to create or to add raster (non-vector) effects to logos.
Cost: $19.99 per month (free 7 day trial)
- Being that Photoshop is another industry standard for design, it comes with all the perks listed above for Illustrator.
- Has the power to handle any and all raster (pixel-based) tasks you throw at it. This includes but is certainly not limited to creating the appearance of shiny metal, shadows or embossing.
- Fits right into the Adobe Creative Suite workflow. This means you can import Photoshop information to Illustrator and vice-versa.
- While Photoshop has vector editing tools, they are not nearly as robust as with Illustrator (don't plan on using Photoshop as a dedicated vector program).
- Monthly subscription costs and the necessity for another dedicated vector program might be a turnoff for some.
Who should use this: When it comes to logo design, the main reason for you to use Photoshop is if you are a professional designer looking to add raster effects to a logo.
Apple Motion
Apple Motion is a time-based program with vector capability that can bring your logo into the realm of video. In other words you can incorporate your logo on Youtube or other video based platforms.
Cost: $49.99
- Apple Motion is the only program on this list that has the capability of creating video animations of logos (Photoshop can create animated GIFs, however this is different from a true video).
- Motion is perfect for implementing your logo into Youtube intros, commercials or otherwise
- It has full vector capability, meaning you can import vector art from any other vector capable program (Illustrator, Corel Draw etc.)
- Has a groupable layer panel (similar to Adobe products), which is handy when animating logo elements independently, for example when animating an abstract shape flying in behind a slowly rotating text logo.
- Adobe Motion uses keyframes (which is a standard in video software). These essentially allow you to mark points from which a given parameter will transition between.
- Every single parameter in the inspector window can be animated with keyframes!
- A lot of fun can be had right off the bat (It didn't take us long to get some vector shapes and text to move around the screen).
- Using this software with full artistic control requires patients and practice (don't expect your videos to look professional right away).
- Expect to spend at least several evenings watching Youtube tutorials or reading how-to articles
- Mac only!
Who should use this: Apple Motion is geared towards professionals or small business owners looking to implement a logo into video applications, and who have spare time to learn the ins and outs of a new design program type.
There are tons of logo design software options out there, and they each have a different purpose. Hopefully this guide helps you find the right one for you!


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The comparisons between the two wideouts were inevitable.
Both starred at Oklahoma State. Both were considered among the best receivers in college football. And both decided to forgo their final season in school to apply to enter the NFL draft.
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So is Justin Blackmon, whom NFL.com's Bucky Brooks has rated as the top wideout in college football, Dez Bryant 2.0? In an interview with KIRO-AM, Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon said he sees similarities between Blackmon, who announced his intention to apply for entry into the draft last month, and the Cowboys wideout.
"He's a beast, isn't he?" Moon said this week, via The Dallas Morning News. "He's like Dez Bryant with all of his brain cells. He's a guy that has all those skills that Dez Bryant has, but he's not the knucklehead that Dez Bryant has turned out to be with Dallas. And a much better route runner than Dez Bryant is, but a very tremendous talent."
Bryant has 15 touchdown receptions in two NFL seasons, but he battled injuries en route to just 45 catches for 561 yards with six scores this season. Bryant also has been involved in multiple lawsuits in which he was accused of not paying for jewelry he had ordered and for failing to repay the full amount of a loan.
"I think certainly Dez is everything that we had hoped he would be as a player, and he knew and we knew that he had some off-the-field challenges that were not of substance nature, which is big-time important, but was more maturity," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, via The Morning News. "He hasn't disappointed in terms of how we evaluate him, but he has certainly made improvement in those areas."