In honor of Lightning Safety Week, concluding this Saturday, we proudly present these Five Electrifying Lightning Images. As great as these images are, however, let’s keep in mind some shocking truths about this static-filled force of nature. So, along with facts from the National Weather Service, here are our Top 5 Lightning Images. Let’s be…
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We learned a great many things at the ever-exuberant HOW Design Conference, and though it will be a challenge to narrow them down to a simple five, we’ll do our best. It seemed the common denominator of the things we learned at HOW was the enthusiastic spirit of those who attended the conference. So, without…
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You didn’t think we forgot about Desk Trinket Friday, did you? As Community Manager of a company as creative as Bigstock, you may think it’s easy to find worthy Desk Trinkets to blog about every Friday. On the contrary, it’s quite challenging. Now that Desk Trinket Friday is a tradition (thank you), it has only…
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Why should your iPhone miss out on all of the fun at the HOW Design Conference? An embarrassment of riches already await you at our Bigstock booth at HOW. Free Credits! Glow-in-the-Dark T-shirts! Sketchbooks designed by Debbie Millman! Get your iPhone in on the action too, whether you bring it to Boston or not, with…
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We’re rockin’ Boston this Saturday, June 23rd! Bigstock is joining the party people of Shutterstock and AIGA/Boston in kicking off our annual bash at The Estate. This year is bigger than ever, as our main event will be Pixels of Fury, a live creative tournament. We will also be serving complimentary cocktails and providing free…
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Being a freelance designer offers some wonderful liberties, like the ability to create your own schedule, but there are some pitfalls to avoid. There are also additional stresses — How do you find clients? Should you specialize in one area? What should you charge? For most freelance designers, comfort comes with experience. Here are five…
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Debbie Millman’s business card must be loaded with hyphens. She’s a writer, an editor, a graphic design artist, the President of the Design Division at Sterling Brands, President Emeritus of AIGA, a chair at the SVA, and the host of Design Matters with Debbie Millman. On top of all of that, she’ll even be signing…
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We’re wicked excited to head to Boston – and HOW! The HOW Conference, which takes place from June 21st through June 25th at the Hynes Convention Center, promises to be “the biggest gathering of designers, freelancers, creative team managers, and other creative professionals in the country.” If you’re attending HOW, please swing by Booth 221…
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When is a Desk Trinket more than a Desk Trinket? When the Desk Trinket is a peace offering gift. Our beloved Bigstock Account Executive, Erick Casanova -his real name- has this tiny ceramic truck placed proudly on his desk. The truck was a gift, following the initial differences that occurred when two coworkers from different…
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I learned oodles of things at the 2012 Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibit last week, and I’m excited to get the chance to share some pearls of wisdom with you now. As it was my first tradeshow experience as Community Manager for Bigstock, I kept my eyes and ears open for everything the tradeshow had…
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