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Once again Jessica Hagy finds the mark:

“Please, give the writers whatever they want.”

Could not agree more, lest we suffer more reality show tomfoolery.

Bill Israel comments on the fascination that is layer tennis:

First, I like some narrative to the match. I don’t mean that each volley must necessarily continue a story, but I like to see the competitors get into a groove where they seem to be telling a story with their volleys.

The October 12 match was the highlight for me; each new volley contained elements from the previous serve. The result was a true match of skill and talent, where the goal wasn’t so much in developing something entirely new in each serve, rather utilising the existing layers to build a new scene of an ongoing story.

After looking at the last match, with it’s recurring themes and motifs, it’s clear the designers are devouring previous matches for guides on good technique and each serve really did stand up and add something to the last.

Thank you Coudal, for introducing such an amazing, vibrant and entirely creative event — even if it’s a very, very late night for those watching live from down-under.

Urban art versus vibrant and detailed illustration from Mear One, aka Kalen Ockerman.

Some of these fall flat.. but of note are ‘we must take our tablets’ and ‘the beautiful frock’.

Issue #8, blending luscious illustration with just a hint of web two-point-oh.

"To me, designing something which thousands or millions may see is not nearly as great of a challenge and honor as designing something that one person will be deeply impacted by."

"The site is called A Brief Message - it’s live, so you can go and visit it right now and read the inaugural article from the incomparable Steven Heller." — turning content into a short format magazine, with each ‘issue’ sporting new illustrations.

A periodical steeped in creativity, illustration and graphic art that is flush with inspiration - every single page, in every single issue.