Are you a designer who keeps hoping to see your name or your work appearing on one of the many lists that come out on design blogs each week, highlighting the “Top Designers of This” or “Ultimate Design of That”? If you’re like me, whenever you see a new list that you could have somehow been included on, you frantically scan the post for your name or your work only to be disappointed once again. It’s not a good feeling.
Over the past few months I have actually found myself included on an occasional list here and there in the design blogosphere. In each case I have been pretty amazed and flattered by the others on the list, mostly because they are usually other designers who are much more qualified or well-known than I am. Still, it is a good feeling and a bit of validation to end up on one of these lists, and I am always grateful. On the flip side, it is always disappointing to me to see that generally the same designers and designs tend to end up on the lists, whether it’s “Top Twitter Backgrounds” or “Top Designers on Twitter to Follow” or “Top Design Blogs”. It’s not really anyone’s fault. I mean, I have been discovering the amazing design community that is out there and of course there are those in the crew that stand out as the best. It stands to reason that these ‘elite’ few would tend to show up in any list that aims to feature the top of a design field. Still, it got me to thinking this week about all the rest of us who seldom or never make those lists. Shouldn’t there be a place for people to discover designers and designs that are lesser known?
So here’s what I want to do: I’m looking to create a new series on my blog here for all those designers who have never made a list. All you have to do is submit your name and link(s) to your work in the comments below and I will put them together over the next weeks into new discovery lists. So rather than the “top” designers to follow on Twitter, we will have something like “Coolest Undiscovered Designers to Follow on Twitter”. And instead of “Top Twitter Backgrounds” we will have “Coolest Twitter Backgrounds You’ve Never Seen”. And on and on. The possibilities are entirely up to you. Give me your backgrounds, wallpapers, websites, vectors – you name it!
Submit away! Here is your chance to promote yourself – I encourage you to be shameless. Give me as much info and links as you want, and I’ll put them together into hopefully a new and interesting series where new discoveries will be made.
Here’s the only catch: whatever you submit must not have ever been on one of those roundup lists before.
Got it? Go for it! Let’s put together some really cool new compilations of work and designers that have yet to be enjoyed by the public!
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@syedbalkhi on twitter.
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Syed Balkhi added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
10:35 am
@noel1215 on Twitter.
What a great idea!
Thanks!
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nOeL added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
11:33 am
Awesome idea man!
I’ll spread the word!
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gaksdesigns added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
11:47 am
I agree, this is an awesome idea! Everyone deserves their chance, this is a great way to give them that.
I can’t wait to see the list!
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VM_DesigNut added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
12:41 pm
Sounds awesome, looking forward to the posts, I need to spruce up my presentation before submitting some work.
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Craig Baldwin added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
1:12 pm
“I never expect anything, but always hope for something” <- me. That wraps up my thoughts and expectations anytime I click on a list post. Great idea Brian, you should get the flu more often, lol
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printedproof added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
1:26 pm
Count us in. Designs are midway on the right.
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Thompson Touch added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
1:46 pm
What an amazing idea!!
http://www.tuism.com
for all my illustrative works – plus one character design I’m super proud of – BOY ZIP.http://www.thesteventu.com
for all my design designshttp://www.twitter.com/tuism
for my twitterThanks! Will be looking out for you on twitter!
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Tuism added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
2:02 pm
AMAZING idea! Keep us posted on what we do next! My site where my designs are are http://www.skvanhooser.com.
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Sandra Vanhooser added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
2:10 pm
Twitter.com/davidpaulsson
cheers!
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David Paulsson added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
2:16 pm
http://www.davidpaulsson.se aaaaand the site…
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David Paulsson added these pithy words on
Sep 18 09 at
2:17 pm
Great idea, i feel overlooked.
Hand coded with love ://zubeta.com/
Made with Paint.Net and Webdings -lolz /9swords”>http://twitter.com/9swords[Reply]
9swords Reply:
September 20th, 2009 at 2:52 amHaha such a good coder! I made a mistake in the comment. Here is the link to the twitter background design http://twitter.com/9swords
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9swords added these pithy words on
Sep 20 09 at
2:50 am
Brian you are awesome! Great idea!
I guess since I am on your blogroll i will throw my hat in.for g.designs— http://pqrdesigns.com
for fine art— http://www.flickr.com/photos/pamquag/[Reply]
Pam added these pithy words on
Sep 20 09 at
1:29 pm
Nice one! You can count me in too!
robertoblake.com[Reply]
Roberto Blake added these pithy words on
Sep 22 09 at
4:01 pm
my website: http://www.discoverdesign.net
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Irfan added these pithy words on
Sep 23 09 at
3:03 am
Where will I find fame? It’s up to you, now. (Love the idea!) Bring on my 15 minutes.
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Rock Langston added these pithy words on
Sep 23 09 at
8:37 am
Thanks!
http://www.elizabethdaniell.com
http://www.twitter.com/EDGraphicDesign[Reply]
Elizabeth added these pithy words on
Sep 23 09 at
12:43 pm
This is a great idea and would love to be included.
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Shari added these pithy words on
Sep 23 09 at
1:21 pm
Thank you for your initiative!
Coley Sims, Art Direction and Graphic Design
http://www.coleysims.ca[Reply]
Nicole Sims added these pithy words on
Sep 23 09 at
4:49 pm
Great idea!
A few samples here:
http://www.krop.com/chrismodarelli/A few samples there:
http://twitpic.com/photos/sportdesign[Reply]
Chris Modarelli added these pithy words on
Sep 23 09 at
9:36 pm
A really great idea, i think this applies to blogging also, some bloggers are good but new and the old and good guys always get listed, i think this will publicize the unknown
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gautam hans added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
7:22 am
Wow! Awesome Idea…Thanks!
I’ve been feeling listless, but no more.
Live this week, uses CSS3 and HTML5:
http://www.dovetailusa.com[Reply]
Catherine Azzarello added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
11:04 am
Great idea! would love to be on a list
http://www.damianherrington.co.uk
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Damian Herrington added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
12:26 pm
I echo everyone in saying that this is awesome.
Thanks
Brandonwaybright.com
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Brandon Waybright added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
6:36 pm
Superb idea! I’d love to be a part of the list
http://its-vcreative.blogspot.com/[Reply]
Manisha added these pithy words on
Sep 27 09 at
10:48 pm
Great idea! I’d love to be part of the list too. Thanks @neil_berry
http://www.creative24studios.com
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Neil Berry added these pithy words on
Sep 28 09 at
3:00 pm
http://www.pluckyblond.com/portfolio
Count me in! Great idea![Reply]
Tanya Swan added these pithy words on
Sep 28 09 at
4:43 pm
Woohoo! It’s not too late!
Here’s my illustration and design portfolio.
Great idea; thanks for all your work in promoting other designers!
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Natalie Niemi added these pithy words on
Sep 28 09 at
4:46 pm
I try not to expect to see my name, that way there is no disappointment.
My latest work in my baby at http://www.faqpal.com
Someday it will be a household name, hehe.
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Pliggs added these pithy words on
Sep 28 09 at
8:13 pm
Awesome! I’m pretty new and so I appreciate the support to new/other designers
My site:
http://www.bbgdesignstudio.comThank you!
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Vivian Hinojosa Reply:
September 28th, 2009 at 8:43 pmOh, and on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/_BBG_
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Vivian Hinojosa added these pithy words on
Sep 28 09 at
8:41 pm
Excellent idea, love to be included,
My site: http://www.conceptdezain.com.ar
Twitter: @conceptdezain[Reply]
Franco added these pithy words on
Sep 28 09 at
8:54 pm
Hey thanks for the opportunity
http://lucasalbrecht.com
http://twitter.com/beveledaquadesigntheuniverse!
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Lucas Albrecht added these pithy words on
Sep 28 09 at
9:36 pm
Its a wonderful idea indeed !!!!
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Nilesh Pancholi added these pithy words on
Sep 29 09 at
9:34 am
Very good idea!
site: http://www.simonedamico.it/blog
twitter: http://twitter.com/dymissy[Reply]
Simone D'Amico added these pithy words on
Sep 29 09 at
1:02 pm
Very generous of you to check us all out and give a real chance to those of us much lower down the pecking order
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Rachel added these pithy words on
Sep 29 09 at
2:07 pm
Nice Idea – Here goes nothing:
Work blog: http://blog.anthonyjones.biz
PDF: http://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/anthonyjonesfolio-12507171307959-phpapp03-thumbnail-2?1250717634
Twitter: @ahaydnjones
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Anthony Jones added these pithy words on
Sep 30 09 at
3:52 pm
Thank you for giving us still green designers a little bump.
Online Portfolio:
http://TheAdamJanes.comRésumé:
http://tinyurl.com/ydz3dooTwitter:
http://twitter.com/TheAdamJanes[Reply]
Adam T. Janes added these pithy words on
Sep 30 09 at
4:22 pm
((This is such a great idea.. hope you do it again when my work is more readily viewable. lol!))
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bkmacdaddy Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 amOh I will do one just for you. Hurry up and get that stuff ready to see!
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meg added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
10:25 am
This is really a great idea! What a great way to give back!!! Jill @ http://www.2dogsdesign.com
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Jill C. added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
10:28 am
Well I’m more a coder than a designer, but hey.. Will you be doing a crazy code monkeys list?
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bkmacdaddy Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:42 amHmmm…maybe you have just inspired a crazy code monkey list! Will you send your monkey mates my way when I do it?
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kovshenin added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
10:29 am
Hehehe great idea.
I would like to see my portfolio on that list =]
Check http://www.markeetoo.com
I’m from Brazil and my twitter name is @markeetoo.[Reply]
Markeetoo added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
10:41 am
superb idea!
website
http://webexpedition18.com
http://twitter.com/colaja[Reply]
Nikola added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
10:50 am
hey I was there in one of your recent post “43 Twitter Backgrounds You’ve Never Seen On A List Before” but does this qualify me for your this new post (i really hope it does)
here are my details:
Online portfolio: http://www.aslammemon.com/
Blog: http://www.aslammemon.com/blog.html
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/aslammemonthanx for the opportunity again
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bkmacdaddy Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:17 amAbsolutely you will be included – the other post was specific to Twitter backgrounds that have never been on lists. This one is for designers themselves. Thanks for submitting your info. I’ll let you know when the post is up!
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Aslam A Memon added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
11:09 am
107 Designs
Most recent client project:
http://www.agingwithgrace.netTwitter BGs:
http://www.twitter.com/mammamania
http://www.twitter.com/smartdogu
http://www.twitter.com/107designs[Reply]
Mike added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
3:25 pm
Sqeeeeeee.. hm-hm, here goes nothing
http://www.joannaciolek.com[Reply]
Joanna added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
3:39 pm
What a great idea! site currently under construction but link to portfolio still there..
twitter: @conceptn_design
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Richelle Chapman added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
9:27 pm
Helps if i add the link to website..
http://www.conceptiondesign.ca[Reply]
Richelle Chapman added these pithy words on
Oct 02 09 at
9:28 pm
Hi! I’m late to this party, but submitting anyway, just in case you’re feeling gracious and accommodating.
@mindflame
mindflamedesign.comMany thanks!
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MindFlame added these pithy words on
Oct 12 09 at
11:54 am
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bkmacdaddy Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Hehe…I actually thought of this right before the flu knocked me down. Been dying to get it going but couldn’t sit up long enough to type it until now. Hopefully more people will submit their info so we can have some interesting new posts!
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