VGART BLOGhttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/Design world news. Little bit more about design styles, philosophy and trends.en-US2012-02-16T16:55:18ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Aeroflot for 2012 is Red; very Red!http://vgartdesign.com/blog/2012/1/23/aeroflot-for-2012-is-red-very-red.htmlVlad Gorshkov2012-01-23T06:09:18ZLost & Found UP2Date aeroflot brand branding design russian brandIt still amazes me that Aeroflot hasn't taken out the Hammer and Sickle out of their logo. Does it really connect that well to soviet era of flying? Or is this just a nostalgia that is so routed into one of the oldest russian brands?

Either way, Aeroflot has to compete and it looks like they show of their beautiful women instead of their russian planes. I don't blame them.

]]>Ukrainian Painter -- Oleg Shuplyakhttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2012/1/9/ukrainian-painter-oleg-shuplyak.htmlVlad Gorshkov2012-01-09T16:50:22ZArtwork Lost & Found Oil Painting Ukraine Ukrainian Painter illusionCheck out some of the work by an amazing optical illusionist Oleg Shuplyak, an Ukrainian painter. I always loved his work. He also does photo manipulation work, abstarct paintings, amazing landscapes and more. More on his site. Other paointings after the break:

]]>Heineken Bottle Design Competitionhttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2012/1/2/heineken-bottle-design-competition.htmlVlad Gorshkov2012-01-03T03:37:35ZGraphic Design Lost & Found heineken bottle product design

Heineken is hosting a contest to get their 2012 bottle wear one of the fan's designs. All Heineken asked for is for the bottle to show/represent how people will connect in the coming future. My design takes shapes of hand-drawn pattern of interlacing and overlapping shapes. In a way this shows the connection of different objects, subjects, and shapes to each other. Here's my design.

]]>Merry Christmashttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2011/12/24/merry-christmas.htmlVlad Gorshkov2011-12-24T18:23:52Z

]]>Volvo V40 is cominghttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2011/12/17/volvo-v40-is-coming.htmlVlad Gorshkov2011-12-17T18:30:13ZLost & Found UP2Date Volvo car design design product design v40Volvo, today, announced that brand new car with a brand new attitute is coming March 2012. The new V40 will take a place between the current C30 model and XC60. A 5 door car is something Volvo been missing in its line of cars. From a "sneak pic" it looks like the car has a higher road profile than the current S60 but slightly smaller than Volvo's smallest SUV the XC60. It's pretty clear that the new V40 will fit right into the design family with the same headlights and backlights design. Expect the full unveil at Geneva Motor show in March and more details weather the model will come to US.

]]>Best iPhone Games (part 1)http://vgartdesign.com/blog/2011/12/13/best-iphone-games-part-1.htmlVlad Gorshkov2011-12-13T20:00:00Z5 Apples a Day Lost & Found UP2Date graphic designer tips holiday gift ideas iOS iPhone gamesYes there are the "Angry Birds" and "Cut the Rope," but what about other games that are just as awesome yet no one hears much about them. Well here are my first eight games that I think are really worth mentioning.

]]>Russian Science Centers' Visual Identityhttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2011/12/12/russian-science-centers-visual-identity.htmlVlad Gorshkov2011-12-13T03:30:57ZIdentity Design Identity Heroes and Killers Logo Lost & Found UP2Date brandingThere's a city called Puschino that is just south of Moscow and full of research and technology centers. These centers were build during the Soviet Era and are now undergoing a massive restoration. One nice change I've noticed is their visual identity. These proposed designs are quite different and I love how "old-school" they look. Check them out, I think these are great:

]]>LostWind coming to iPhonehttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2011/12/12/lostwind-coming-to-iphone.htmlVlad Gorshkov2011-12-12T21:14:30ZLostWind UP2Date iPhone gamesFor some reason I can't believe that it's finally coming to iPhone. The graphics and interaction looks amazing. Check out the trailer:

]]>Holiday Gift Ideas: Photographers' accessorieshttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2011/11/21/holiday-gift-ideas-photographers-accessories.htmlVlad Gorshkov2011-11-22T02:00:00ZLost & Found UP2Date genius ideas photographyArtists or photographers are hardest people to get holiday gifts for. It's because they already have everything they need or they are little picky to buy for. I know, because I am this way. But there are things that can bring a smile to a photographer's holiday morning. These small gifts are just right. They all can be found on Photojojo Store.

Camera Lens Coffee/Tea mug

Nikon Lens Mug

White Balance lens cap

Collapsable Camera Extender

]]>Holiday Gift Ideas: iPhone handmade caseshttp://vgartdesign.com/blog/2011/11/15/holiday-gift-ideas-iphone-handmade-cases.htmlVlad Gorshkov2011-11-15T22:04:08ZLost & Found UP2Date genius ideas iPhone iPhone cases product designIt’s always nice to own an accessory that is handmade, because there’s a little chance that someone else will have it too. I always like to support local businesses and small companies that try to sell their own unique ideas into the markets. I made a list of very clever, unique and handmade iPhone cases which can be great holiday gifts or your next iPhone accessory purchase. Plus, they don’t cost more than any plastic iPhone case coming from China. Support local.

Click on images to go to the seller's page on Etsy.

Blue Wool Felt by WillowandCompany

Harris Tweet by Pomella

Grey Wool Felt by Byrd&Belle

iPhone navy blue wallet by ChubbyCloud

Truffle Brown Wool Felt by Ribandhull

Navy Stripes iPhone Wallet by Pomella

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