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1/3 of MyCake users charge < a labourer!

We're crunching the numbers for the 2008-9 MyCake benchmark and have discovered a few shocking things about sole-trader creatives like artists and designer-makers. We'd challenge you to think about ... »

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printing metal in 3D!

a friend of mine showed me this Shapeways crowd yesterday ... an online community built around printing your designs in 3D steel
http://www.shapeways.com/ »

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who's doing well in the recession - my theory

Whilst the retail sector and those who supply it are certainly having a hard time in the current climate I'm hearing that some folks are actually doing better in the recession.
In particular I'm ... »

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all figured out

yeah, we all hate doing the finances ... but here's a solution crafted specifically for creatives http://www.mycake.org and if you need some hints, tips and general help see also ... »

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online collaboration tools

ok, so you run a creative entity (as an artist, as a business, as a non-profit... you choose) and things are getting busy and complex. email doesn't suffice as a means to run projects.
have a look ... »

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brilliant portfolio site

http://www.finalcrit.com hasn't been fully launched yet but it's making a difference to the lives and careers of over a 1000 creatives around the world
think myspace but for 2 & 3D design rather ... »

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us-mob - multi-platform indigenous film

Proboscis hosted a talk by David Vadivaloo last night. David put together us-mob with the town camp communities of Alice Springs. David's background is as a human rights lawyer, conflict mediator and ... »

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Vienna fonts

as I stroll the streets of Vienna I notice a beautiful variety of fonts - mostly used in shop signs - that I never see in London
here are a few of my favourites »

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magnetic endless landscape of London

i find myriorama's delightful whereever i find them but as a Londoner who enjoys exploring the city and its history this one really does it for me - 18 magnets with views of london, to be arranged in ... »

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Electricity in Tanzania

http://www.africa-interactive.net/power
as i sit here in my centrally heated office with broadband connection i am stunned by the stories on this site and feel compelled to publicise it. what can we ... »

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