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Design of the Year 2009 - Punctum Day Finalist

August 7, 2009 | Filed under: Personal Stuff by valp @ 5:01 pm

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I’m happy to announce Winter Espionage illustration is one of ten Design of the Year finalists in 3rd edition of Punctum Day, which is iStockphoto’s annual celebration of all things arresting and puncturing. Besides of graphic design there was also a huge competition in video, vector, photo, flash and audio fields. Verdicts will be delivered on August 19th - keep your fingers crossed!

Related posts:

> ‘Winter Espionage’ in 2009 Punctum Day Award (Voting Opened)
> Design of the Week award by iStockphoto

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‘Winter Espionage’ in 2009 Punctum Day Award (Voting Opened)

July 6, 2009 | Filed under: Graphic & Illustration, Personal Stuff by valp @ 9:12 pm

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We all love images: it’s why we’re here” sounds familiar for you, right? I guess it does, same as for me. Punctum is iStockphoto’s 3rd annual celebration of all things arresting and puncturing: videos, vector illustrations, photos and designs which gained Design of the Week award between July 1, 208 and July 5, 2009. All users can vote for their favourite piece in each category starting from today.

As a member of this great community I’m glad to say my artwork Winter Espionage takes part in this years run and getting Punctum award is another recognition I’m dreaming about. This belief has some background - Trust the Future was in the last years final 10.

Vote here, if you like my illustration. Thanks!

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Design of the Week award by iStockphoto

January 6, 2009 | Filed under: Graphic & Illustration, Personal Stuff by valp @ 5:07 pm

This year begins with fantastic Design of the Week award by iStockphoto. I am very, very positive surprised and honoured by this recognition! Thank you.

I want also send big hugs for photographer Katja de Bruijn - Govorushchenko from Netherlands. She is incredible, absolutely talented person with great portfolio. I used her photos for Winter Espionage illustration (image available here) as a self promotion in UCE Magazine - Fashion, Beauty, Design and Culture.

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Inspiration: The iStock Battle Royale

October 20, 2008 | Filed under: Other: Inspirations, Personal Stuff by valp @ 8:00 am

It took 85 days, 117 contenders and as of last week, October 9, four choice winners with nbodine taking the first prize of $5,000 USD for her victory in nbodine and rosen_dukov.” You can read that if you get newsletter from iStock, but I bet lot of us are just missing all newsletters we have subscribed one day.

I was invited to be guest judge in Battle Royale finals, which was big honour for me. Both competitors are amazing and this is great reason to get inspired, maybe try something new or just review your skills. They were on a big rush, pushed their skills into edge and absolutely deserves for attention.

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Punctum Day Award Finalist

August 8, 2008 | Filed under: Personal Stuff by valp @ 7:42 pm

Trust the Future is one of 10 final images choosen for Punctum Award by iStock. Keep your fingers crossed till August 19, 2008 when the winner will be announced.

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