HomeSav.com and Mamasource Combine Forces to Bring Affordable Home Decor to Moms Everywhere

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Editor

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

HomeSav.com, a private online shopping club focused on designer home d?cor, furniture, and luxury lifestyle products, announced today that it is partnering with Mamasource, the premier community for moms – striving to offer them the best wisdom, support, and value – with over 3.5 million members across America.

Starting today, HomeSav.com will feature two to three daily sales aimed towards the Mamasource audience. Each sale is curated and each item carefully selected by one of HomeSav.coms expert buyers. Mamasource members will have exclusive access to purchase these items through the Mamasource site and can opt into HomeSav.coms daily e-mail and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter where hot picks will be cross-promoted.

Mamasource CEO, Marc West says, “Mamasource members love home d?cor and amazing deals, so introducing them to HomeSav.coms curated sales of discounted merchandise will give them access to great brands at unbelievable prices.”

Partnering with HomeSav.com, will allow Mamasource members to uncover the best home d?cor finds, including a beautiful selection of kids furniture, d?cor and accessories for moms and their families, available on HomeSav.com, says HomeSav.com Co-Founder, Aliza Pulver. HomeSav.com strives to provide its members, most of whom are mothers with young families, with the right resources to make their houses great homes.

To kick off this exciting new partnership, we have an exclusive chance for you to win luxury home furnishings plus Mamasource credits through the Home Sweet Home Giveaway. Its free–and fun–to enter.

Simply share a photo of your favorite piece of home furnishing and a random winner will be selected to receive $ 500 worth of designer home furnishings plus $ 250 of Mamasource credit. Enter now to be eligible to win these great prizes.

About HomeSav.com:

HomeSav.com is inspired living at up to 80% off every day! HomeSav.com is a leading members only private designer sales site in the luxury home decor and furniture market. HomeSav.com launches new sale events each morning introducing new brands and products. HomeSav.com takes the guess work out furnishing and buying product for your home, and adding the fun back into your decor shopping spree. HomeSav.com products include home decor, furniture, art, kitchen, outdoors, gadgets, seasonal, and family related luxury home accessories. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, partner or would like to book an interview please contact amanda(dot)parker(at)homesav(dot)com.

About Mamasource.com:

Founded in 2005, Mamasource is one of the largest online communities reaching over 3.5 million moms. At the center of their dialogue is compelling content from the source they trust most: other moms. Every day, women connect through our website, social media platforms and email newsletters for advice on everything mothers care about including parenting, health, personal growth, finance nutrition and travel.

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Premiere Designers Announces – New Interior Design, Home, Shelter and Luxury Lifestyle, Digital Magazine

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Editor

Saint Helena, CA (PRWEB) December 12, 2009

PremiereDesigners.com has a new digital, luxury home, shelter & lifestyle magazine in the works. The new magazine is to debut late January of 2010 and will resemble a print magazine with features on affluent interior design, Designers, lifestyle and destinations. Since the new Premiere Designers Magazine is digital, it uses no paper and is eco-friendly. Luxury brands and advertisers can purchase interactive ads in the new online magazine. Subscribers can request a free trial to test out the virtues of the new Premiere Designers Magazine.

The new Premiere Designers digital magazine will debut in late January 2010. The new Premiere Designers Magazine has great editorial and images, and interactive, luxury brand advertisements. It is created in a format that is similar to a print magazine but eco-friendly since it uses no paper. The focus is luxury interior design and living in style in the United States and fabulous international locations.

Premiere Designers Magazine subscribers can see feature articles in a comfortable, familiar magazine format, but can take their magazines with them everywhere, email pages to friends and even print out specific pages for reference. Premiere Designers new, full digital magazine is under development and will be published on the Premiere Designers website in late January of 2010.

The focus of the magazine is great design and living. Every issue covers interior design, Designers, the newest trends and ideas in design, great antiques, architecture, wine & spirits, cuisine, destination travel, fabulous eco living & style and even an editorial on luxury products of interest to men. All covered with an eye toward great living and great design.

The new quarterly magazine is subscription based with a price of $ 36 per year for 4-6 issues. PremiereDesigners.com visitors can request a free 60 day trial subscription which gives trial subscribers total access during the trial period.

Be one of the first to get Premiere Designers Magazine. Contact us at premieredesigners(at)gmail(dot)com to get on the Reserve List of paid subscribers or trial subscribers.

According to Founder, Ann Shogren, “The new magazine allows us to present even more luxury products and more editorial content that our guests are interested in. By using a magazine format, adding additional content is accomplished gracefully, without creating clutter on PremiereDesigners.com.”

The interactive aspect of the ads makes the advertisements engaging for guests, because they can click and immediately get extra information. Ann says that the new magazine will also be “Graphically beautiful, clean in design and have high end appeal. We are focusing on great content, large, lush graphics and text that is legible without zooming.” Not having to zoom, means the graphic design and beauty of the page remains intact as the reader moves through the magazine. A zoom feature will still be available to view small details.

PremiereDesigners.com is the New Destination for Great Design & Living. Premiere Designers has very quickly garnered the attention of affluent design enthusiasts around the globe since it’s launch mid August of 2009. Site guests can easily peruse millions of dollars worth of new luxury home furnishings and real, authentic antiques from top Designer brands, Dealers and Designer’s own curated collections. The site is unique in that guests can even see the retail prices on the site, contact Designers to make purchases and line up top talent for their own design work.

PremiereDesigners.com presents great design and ideas the affluent lifestyle and design enthusiast wants to see. Design work and products are presented on a website that is free from the chaos and clutter found on may other affluent and luxury lifestyle sites.

Due to the emphasis on a clean site and easy navigation, the new Premiere Designers digital shelter & lifestyle magazine is the perfect way to bring in more content and allow advertisers with interesting luxury products an opportunity to showcase to the affluent market. Advertisers will be accepted if they have compelling display ads and a focus that corresponds with Premiere Designers Magazine.

Anticipated display ads cover the entire luxury living market and include such products as: home furnishings, Interior Designers, landscaping, lighting, accessories, furniture, lighting, fabrics, hardware, fixtures, real estate, luxury builders, travel, hotels, spas, destinations, jewelry, yachts, vehicles, security, staffing, charities, events, wine, spirits, cuisine, equestrian facilities and horses, fine art, recreational vehicles, fashion, private jets, eyewear, antiques, watches, sportswear and sports equipment, health and beauty, wine storage, and luxury collectibles.

Introductory advertising rates are available. Strategic Partnership ideas are welcome. Media kit, rate card and advertising queries go to: advertising.pd(at)gmail(dot)com

Some territories are still available for Ad Rep opportunities. Contact us at premieredesigners(at)gmail(dot)com attn: David (707)968-9918

Premiere Designers hires freelance Writers and also accepts product and design submission queries.

Send submissions to:????submissions(dot)pd(at)gmail(dot)com

Senior Editor, Design & Lifestyle Editor – Ann Shogren

Men’s Lifestyle Editor, Wine & Spirits Editor – David Shogren

Book Editor – Marilyn Gill

Cuisine Editor – Marcia Roman

Eco Editor – Jude Steele

Premiere Designers is the New Destination for Great Design and Living.

http://www.PremiereDesigners.com

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Announcing a New Series of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom? “Hands On” Workshops at a City Near You.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Editor

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) April 5, 2010

Said Courvoisier, “My colleagues and I offer the best value and most information in this field: a serious 2-day hands-on workshop for just $ 395. Our workshops offer an experiential, personalized, interactive approach to learning. Participants bring their laptops with the current version of Lightroom installed and we dig in straight away with practical applications for the software and workflow time-saving tips. We like to say, ‘You’ll learn by doing, then walk away knowing.’ This approach is essential to personalizing your own digital workflow.”

Adobe Lightroom allows users to download, organize, manage, develop, and present digital photography using their own laptops. It is considered essential for today’s digital photography workflow.

In addition to Courvoisier, Lightroom Workshops are led by George Jardine, one of the original Adobe Lightroom team members; Michael Clark, internationally published extreme sports and outdoor photographer; and Nevada Wier, award-winning photographer, specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the globe. Each expert brings his or her own award-winning digital photography skills as well teaching experience from leading hundreds of workshops worldwide.

More information can be found at http://www.lightroomworkshops.com. Online registration discounts are available for members of camera clubs, professional photography organizations, and photography students.

About the Lightroom Workshop 2010 Experts

Jerry Courvoisier

As the former Digital Programs Director at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops for 14 years, Jerry has guided hundreds of amateurs, celebrated pros, and leading corporations into the digital age. He is one of the world’s leading experts on digital imaging technologies.

His skills go beyond digital imagery to photography, imaging application instruction, and image asset management. As a technology writer, and self-avowed digital gadget addict, Jerry’s writing has appeared in the pages of Professional Photographer, Shutterbug, and Rangefinder Magazines. his current book “Lessons in DSLR Workflow with Lightroom and Photoshop” is available through Peachpit Press in English and Spanish. http://www.jerrycourvoisier.com

George Jardine

George first joined Adobe Systems in 1993, and in 2003, he began work on the Lightroom project. George’s work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Better Homes and Gardens, Interior Design magazine, and many other national publications. George currently teaches workshops, consults for digital photographers, and is a freelance video producer. Please visit his website: http://www.mulita.com/blog/

Michael Clark

An internationally published outdoor photographer since 1996, specializing in adventure sports, travel, and landscape photography, Michael produces intense images of extreme athletes pushing their sports to the limit. Since 2003, Michael has worked with high-resolution digital cameras.

Michael was featured in Outdoor Photographer (September 2001), Nikon World Magazine (Summer 2006), and New Mexico Magazine (2007) for his work with extreme sports. He contributes to National Geographic, National Geographic Adventure, Sports Illustrated, Outside, Men’s Journal, Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, Climbing, Alpinist, Rock and Ice, Bike Magazine and The New York Times, among many others. Michaels book “Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: A Professional Photographer’s Workflow” is available online through his web site at http://www.michaelclarkphoto.com/workflow.html

Nevada Wier

An award-winning photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the globe, Nevada’s journeys have taken her throughout Southeast Asia, India, China, Nepal, Africa, New Zealand, Central Asia, Mongolia, South America, and beyond.

Her work is represented for licensing by Getty and Corbis, and she has been published in numerous national and international publications, including: NG Adventure, Geo, Islands, National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, and Smithsonian.

She was a frequent photographer on Canon Photo Safaris (OLN & ESPN) and a regular guest on The Travel Channel. Please visit her website: http://www.nevadawier.com/

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Wendys Alpine Coffee Shop Introduces a Special Promotion for IG Animal Rescue

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Editor

Vail, CO (PRWEB) January 23, 2012

Join Wendy in the coffee shop for a coffee plus a ham and egg croissant for just $ 7 and Wendys Coffee Shop will contribute $ 1.00 to IG rescue. Stop in and enjoy the photos of Eloise and Yuki, beautiful Italian Greyhounds who are a part of the logo for the coffee shop. Yuki is an albino Greyhound rescued from an abusive home.

The Italian Greyhound (IG) is the smallest of the family of gazehounds (dogs that hunt by sight). The breed is an old one and is believed to have originated more than 2,000 years ago in the countries now known as Greece and Turkey. This belief is based on the depiction of miniature greyhounds in the early decorative arts of these countries and on the archaeological discovery of small greyhound skeletons. By the Middle Ages, the breed had become distributed throughout Southern Europe and was later a favorite of the Italians of the sixteenth century, among whom miniature dogs were in great demand. It is, in fact, due to its popularity in Italy at this time that the breed became known as the “Italian Greyhound.” From this period onward the history of the breed can be fairly well traced as it spread through Europe, arriving in England in the seventeenth century.

An Italian Greyhound was registered for the first time with the American Kennel Club in 1886. Records show that during the same years a few were being entered in shows. After World War I when the breed was in danger of extinction in Great Britain, fresh stock was imported from the United States, giving evidence of the high quality to be found in America by then.

The Italian Greyhound Club of American was founded in 1954. In 1963, an Italian Greyhound was named Best in Show for the first time, and since then, many others have followed suit.

IGCA Rescue is a club sponsored re-homing service provided for Italian Greyhounds that have been abandoned at animal shelters, taken from abusive homes or surrendered to Rescue due to the death or divorce of the former owner. Occasionally, dogs are turned over to Rescue because the owner can no longer keep the dog and the dog was acquired from a source to which it cannot be returned.

IGCA Rescue volunteers foster the Italian Greyhounds in their homes, where the dogs health and temperament are evaluated. All dogs are taken for a veterinary check-up: when necessary, vaccinations are updated, the animal is neutered/spayed and its teeth are cleaned. Each Italian Greyhound is evaluated so that it can be placed in a home suitable to both the dog and the new owner.

Wendys Alpine Coffee Shop is a full service facility, providing European coffee, delicious by itself or in specialty drinks. Wendy serves a large variety of breakfast items all morning from 7:30 AM and Panini sandwiches for your lunch requirements. Wendys hours are from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, except closed on Tuesdays.

Check out both Wendys and Alpine Taverns new selections and weekly music lineup in SneakPEAK Vails event calendar.

The Alpine Tavern and Wendys are not just Vail..we are the best of Vail.the Vail you fell in love with. In East Vail 4695 Racquet Club Drive in East Vail. Alpine Tavern is open every day including Tuesdays! To make a reservations at the Alpine Tavern call 970-476-7888.

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A Maryland Home Stager & Decorator Helps Clients Sell Homes Faster and For More Money in a Tough Real Estate Market

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Editor

Annapolis, MD (PRWEB) April 30, 2010

A Goode Start Decorating and Home Staging (AGS) is now offering one-hour free decorating or home staging advice to new clients. AGS is a new home staging, decorating and redesign company serving Annapolis, Md. and the surrounding area, including all of Anne Arundel County, Kent Island/Eastern Shore, and parts of southern Maryland.

In a very tight real estate market, staged houses sell for 7% more and in 1/2 the time.* So, that means $ 21,000 more on a $ 300,000 home. 93% of staged houses sell in under one month. In today’s market, staging is not just an option to many homeowners, it is often a necessity to sell. The investment in staging is far less than a price reduction on the sales price of the home or the additional cost of keeping the house on the market.

AGS’s goal and first priority is to create beautiful spaces on a limited budget, using creative and budget-minded home staging techniques to appeal to prospective buyers for a quicker and more profitable sale. AGS also works with Real Estate agents to help achieve the goal – selling homes quickly and for the most money possible!

Additionally, AGS offers redecorating and redesign services to suit changes in tastes and lifestyle needs and specializes in designing rooms that incorporate different decorating preferences.

Phone or Email today to schedule a FREE in-home, one- hour initial consultation or visit the website for more information: http://www.aGoodeStartDecorating.com.

Deborah Goode. C.I.D., is a Certified Interior Decorator, an accredited home stager and has been working as a free-lance decorator for over 20 years in the Annapolis, Md., area. A Goode Start Decorating & Home Staging is a member of the American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners and the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce.

*According to stagedhomes.com recent statistics.

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Why Barnsley Gardens Resort Should Be On Everyone’s Most Romantic List

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Editor

ADAIRSVILLE, GA (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Built from a romantic storybook history and setting, Barnsley Gardens Resort is the ultimate couples retreat for an unforgettable weekend getaway rendezvous. While they certainly pull out all the stops on Valentines Weekend with gourmet dining at the Rice House ($ 80 per person), moonlit horse-drawn carriage rides, and roses and cocktails in the Ruins, every day is Valentines Day at Barnsley.

How Does Barnsley Celebrate Love, Let Us Count the Many Ways:

Once Upon a Time: The original manor home that serves as the centerpiece of the resort was built for love by an industrialist for his wife, complete with intricate landscaping and gardens. Furthermore, a (German) Prince bought the land for his Princess and turned it into a resort. The gorgeous, inviting ruins of the original home and gardens have been preserved for guests enjoyment.

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: Barnsley Gardens Resort has a real live Fairy Godmother on-site who caters to dreams and wishes. Fairy, as she is affectionately known, is well known for enhancing guests stays with her signature Love Spells, aiding in creating the most amazing proposals, and generally making ones hearts desire come to fruition. No task is too big or too small. As she says, Give me at least 24 hours notice to arrange anything. For the impossible, give me 3 days.

Casting a Spell: Fairy Godmothers Love Spells go beyond champagne, strawberries and roses. Imagine a room transformed into an amazingly romantic, over-the-top setting. Spells have enticing names like Scarlett Nights, Chocolate Fantasies and Shake Your Coconuts. Heres an example: Love Me Smore – Come back to your cottage after a relaxing dinner and find a big fluffy comforter, tons of pillows, and candles lit in front of a glowing fireplace. Hot chocolate for two, graham crackers, marshmallows, Hershey bars, and real bamboo skewers await your return. A bottle of Baileys is provided for sippin tween roasting and snugglin.

Its Been Said That a Great Meal is the Way to the Heart: Barnsley offers amazing, secluded, and secretive spots to dine. Private dinners can be arranged under the stars in the Ruins; on candlelit, white linen-covered tables in a hidden bamboo garden, or served fireside, complete with personal butler service.

Snuggle Time: Accommodations are set in separate cozy cottages in an English Countryside Village layout, luxuriously decorated with country chic furnishings and feature private fireplaces.

The Couple that Plays Together, Stays Together: The 3,300-acre resort offers couples a variety of exciting activities that include horseback riding, golf, tennis, scenic hiking trails, lawn games, canoeing, and sporting clays. Duos can also relax at the resorts luxurious European spa where they can indulge in a soothing couples massage.

All these unique attributes and amenities truly help Barnsley Gardens Resort stand out when choosing a date night out or romantic getaway. And they have a REAL LIVE FAIRY GODMOTHER on site it doesnt get more magical than that!

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Fabulous Weddings Shoestring Budgets Offers Celebrity Weddings on a Recessionista Budget

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Editor

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2010

Fabulous Weddings Shoestring Budgets (FWSB) announces their commitment to creating Celebrity Weddings on a Recessionista Budget, because they understand the financial strains of today. The boutique offers budget analysis, venue scouting, d?cor design, custom wedding graphic design, floral design, styling and access to their list of vendors who specialize in creative alternatives for the budget conscious.

One of the biggest mistakes couples make is not hiring a wedding planner, especially when your budget is small, said Renita Tait, owner of FWSB. FWSB understands what elements make a celebrity wedding amazing and we make all of those elements fabulous for every wedding that we create.

Every client of FWSB is treated like a Celebrity. The boutique builds a relationship with their clients enabling them to understand the clients individual tastes, and to create a unique event tailored specifically to them. Clients receive a break down sheet that takes their total budget into consideration, further creating smaller budgets for each category of their wedding.

Scouting venues is an important element to setting the actual wedding date based on the clients specifications to find the perfect location. Once the venue is set, the design team creates an inspiration board that reflects the weddings theme and design direction of the wedding. Stationery also plays a big part of every wedding, so FWSB creates a custom wedding package that includes save the dates, invitations, thank you cards, menu and escort cards that all reflect of the weddings theme. We create all of our graphic design work in house. A lot of planners outsource but we like to get our hands dirty, said owner, Mrs.Tait. We save our clients money because we do a lot of the work ourselves.

Flowers are a major, if not, the most important part of a wedding, especially a celebrity wedding. As creative director, Mrs. Tait has several years of experience as a freelance floral designer, which she brings to every wedding. They trim the floral budget fat by creating all the centerpieces and bouquets, etc. Since they dont have a shop, they bring in flowers on a per event basis, which saves their clients money and allows them to use more expensive flowers commonly found in celebrity weddings.

The companys motto is Fun, Fresh, Fabulous and you can expect that they are keeping up on the latest trends and sometimes starting their own. They offer bridal party styling, from color selection to clothing style and makeup to complete the wedding vision. Brides dont have to blow their budget wedding attire. They can go to events like Running of the Brides, sample sales/trunk shows and Renttherunway.com. The groom is not to be forgotten, so we always make suggestions on tuxedo styles and color, said Renita Tait.

FWSB has the total package and to complete that package is their lists of specialty vendors who cater to brides on a shoestring budget. They have compiled a team of talented, up and coming vendors who are on the cutting edge of their field. The ideology of the company is that you should not have to sacrifice quality for the lack of budget and that is reflected in every element of each clients wedding.

About Fabulous Weddings Shoestring Budgets

Launched in 2008 Fabulous Weddings Shoestring Budgets is based out of New York City. Founder and Creative Director Renita Tait brings more than 5 years of experience and an eye for interior designing, event planning and project management. Fabulous Weddings Shoestring Budgets creates amazing custom weddings on small budget. For more information, visit http://www.fabulousweddingsshoestringbudgets.com or call (917)595-0176.

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Academy of Art University Students Win Surtex Competition

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Editor

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) June 2, 2010

Academy of Art University School of Fashion student Jana Yee won Grand Prize in the annual student competition at the Surtex tradeshow, which includes a $ 1,000 cash prize. Fellow Fashion student Kenzi Klein also received recognition.

Surtex holds an annual market for selling and licensing art and design. Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of buyers come to display and view the most cutting-edge designs and artwork. The designext competition, for students in art and interior design schools, gives students around the world an opportunity to get their work in front of buyers and industry professionals.

Both Jana and Kenzi won a trip to New York to present their collections to judges at the Surtex show. The whirlwind experience included exhibiting in their own tradeshow booth.

Previously, Jana worked at a consulting firm, but dreamed of working in a creative field. That passion emboldened her to look at art schools, and she ultimately enrolled at the Academy. She learned about the Surtex designext competition through instructor Jennifer Jeon.

Jana has found her textile instructors inspiring, particularly Jeon. “She has really encouraged me and given me the confidence to stick with it. And without her I wouldn’t have even entered the designext competition!” Jana said.

Jana’s grand-prize-winning submission, Vitality Blooms, references the colors of the sunrise and the optimism of Art Nouveau designs. She impressed judges with her professionalism, which they noted was “beyond her years of experience.”

Jana feels the training and encouragement she received from her instructors was vital in achieving her success. “The most important thing I have learned is that you just have to jump,” she said. “If you work hard and believe in yourself you can do it.”

Fashion student Kenzi was inspired to consider fashion schools by her love of fabrics and prints. The colors and shapes of deep sea creatures influenced her winning collection, Chambered Nautilus.

The skills of the young designers landed them both freelance projects. Kenzi returned from a conference to find that the owner of a Belgian company wanted her to create a collection for them. “We sat down and they picked out some swatches, and we talked details and Bam! First freelance job,” she said of the experience.

The young designers believe that their time at Academy of Art University helped them to achieve this success and start them on the path to a successful career in design. “The Academy gives us really good opportunities with different companies and competitions,” Kenzi said.

About Academy of Art University, San Francisco

With more than 16,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation’s largest private art and design university. Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BA, BFA, MA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 16 different majors, as well as continuing art education, with classes in Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture, Art Education, Fashion, Fine Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Motion Pictures & Television, Multimedia Communications, Music for Visial Media, Photography and Web Design & New Media. Art Education is the school’s newest major, offering BFA and MA degrees. Students can also enroll in flexible online degree programs in most majors.

Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB (M-ARCH).

For more information, visit http://www.academyart.edu or call 1-800-544-2787.

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Designers Seeking Web-Based Project Management Software Will Benefit from Several New Features Exclusive to Mac-Inspired Projecturf 2.0

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Editor

Los Angeles, California (Vocus) June 24, 2010

Designers seeking affordable web-based project management software that is feature-rich and can be customized while catering to their industry will benefit from using Projecturfs new version of their online planning software Projecturf 2.0 http://www.projecturf.com. Mac-inspired in design, Projecturf 2.0 allows freelance designers and design agencies to increase approval speed and complete projects ahead of schedule while succinctly defining initiatives, automating processes, and distributing real-time data through a secure, easy-to-use and intuitive online environment.

Only web-based Projecturf 2.0 project management software offers designers the following features:


????Rate and approve designs: one of the most beneficial sections of Projecturf 2.0 for designers. Version 2 allows designers to present work to clients and let them review, comment on, rate and approve designs all in one place. This is ideal for web designers and graphic designers, or those in the advertising, marketing, media, architecture, interior design, publishing, construction, engineering or product design industries.
????Digital signatures: only Projecturf 2.0 offers digital signatures on designs and documents to allow online approval as well as accurate records of client approvals.
????Preview Images Inline: use this brand new preview feature to quickly view uploaded designs right from within the browser. This allows staff and clients to quickly review, comment on, and approve designs all without leaving the page, maximizing efficiency.
????Work without limits: A first in project management software – Projecturf 2.0 provides unlimited file storage space on all business plans with no cap on users, project managers or features. Designers can share and upload large numbers of files without storage restrictions or additional charges.
????The extras are included for all users: All plans come with all features. Unlike other project software, the cost of using Projecturf 2.0 wont increase with add-ons helping designers save money and stay within budget. This includes an event calendar with drag and drop, reply via email, Google docs integration, reports & graphs, subtasks, file versions, global dashboard, quick jump menu, pages formatted for print, time tracking with a built in custom timer, notes, design thumbnails, code snippets, bookmark sites, download calendar events to iCal or Google, access permissions, privacy controls, multiple assignments, contact groups, discussion archiving, whiteboards, color theme choices, export data, multiple admins just to name a few.
????Get up and running in minutes not hours: With Dock-like navigation, Finder-like collapsible document folder management and project color-coding, and a similar calendar interface to iCal – the instinctive Mac-inspired interface of Projecturf 2.0 ensures almost no learning curve. This highly intuitive design is a result of years of real designers feedback – making this sleek project software vastly different from other online project management software.
????Free brand integration with logo service: Branding is crucial for small and medium-sized businesses especially for designers. As an added level of customization, Projecturf offers a free logo service to integrate each users existing company logo into Projecturf 2.0.

All three Projecturf 2.0 business plans allow unlimited storage space with no cap on users, project managers or features and a 14 day risk-free trial:

????Start-Up Plan is $ 34.99 per month (manage up to 10 projects)
????Business Plan is $ 69.99 per month (manage up to 30 projects)
????Enterprise Plan is $ 169.99 per month (manage up to 150 projects)
????Individual Plan for freelancers is $ 9.99 per month

Visit http://www.projecturf.com for more information.

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Academy of Art University Graduate Wins Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Editor

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 15, 2010

A recent Academy of Art University graduate is quickly making a name for himself in the Illustration world. Tyler Jacobson, whose artwork can be seen in Dungeons & Dragons magazine among other places, won the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist.

Given by the New England Science Fiction Association (NESFA), the Jack Gaughan Award is presented each year to a new and outstanding illustrator. The jury for the award consisted of Irene Gallo, Art Director of Tor Books; Todd Lockwood, Illustrator; and Bob Eggleton, Illustrator. I am extremely honored to be placed among such amazing previous winners and well established illustrators, said Tyler.

NESFA conferred the award on Tyler for his incredible body of work, including his Masters thesis for the Illustration graduate school. Ranging from stunning illustrations of Moby Dick to detailed portraits of famous literary characters like Lestat, the pieces exhibit Tylers interest in science fiction and fantasy stories as well as his talent and imagination.

Tylers thesis work was displayed at Academy of Art Universitys Spring Show, an annual event that draws creative professionals from across the country to see new talent from the Academy. I was fortunate to have so many industry people see my work at that Spring Show. Such exposure allowed me the opportunity to be considered for the award, Tyler said of the event.

In addition to gaining exposure at Spring Show, Tyler also found his agent there. Artist representative, Richard Solomon saw Tylers work at a portfolio review organized by the illustration school prior to the show. Solomon was so impressed that within a few months of their meeting, he had officially signed Tyler on with his company.

A passion for storytelling inspired Tyler to pursue a masters degree in illustration. He credits Academy of Art University with enabling him to develop his technique and style. The Academy really allowed me to explore my options and discover the best way for me to express my vision of art, said Tyler.

In particular, Bill Maughan, Director of Graduate Illustration, had a significant influence on Tylers work. Maughans classes combined principles of both illustration and fine art, which is rare among art schools. Bill also provided tremendous real world applications for his illustration concepts, and I think all my fellow classmates, including me, benefited greatly from his knowledge and skill, said Tyler.

Tylers work has appeared in Texas Monthly magazine, an upcoming pilot for NBC and more. He will also be featured this November in Spectrum, an illustration magazine that publishes winning entries into its annual competition.

Reflecting on his experiences as a professional freelance illustrator, Tyler offers this advice to current students, Develop your vision. The strongest illustrators are the ones who have developed and established their style and are confident in it.

About Academy of Art University, San Francisco

With more than 16,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation’s largest private art and design university. Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BA, BFA, MA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 16 different majors, as well as continuing art education, with classes in Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture, Art Education, Fashion, Fine Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Motion Pictures & Television, Multimedia Communications, Music for Visual Media, Photography and Web Design & New Media. Art Education is the school’s newest major, offering BFA and MA degrees. Students can also enroll in flexible online degree programs in most majors.

Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB (M-ARCH).

For more information, visit http://www.academyart.edu or call 1-800-544-2787.

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