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What makes Pixelsurgeon stand out among the profusion of portals geared to designers (K10K, Design is Kinky, and Surfstation, to name a few)? Humor. Yes - I laughed out loud at an irreverent splash page featuring Evil Genius' twisted medical illustrations. Click the "forum" button and you get a man squeezing his nipple and the words coming soon. Ouch.
Beyond giggles, the content hits home. Among the array of insightful interviews, reviews, and news clips, I read an eye-opening story on the best female designers working today. It's a piece that should've been done a long time ago, and introduced me to a dozen artists I'd never heard of. Extra bits such as downloadable custom icons, photos, and links ensure that you're never more than a click away from another new idea.
Digital designers should spend some time here - if not for the read, then for the cool, cheap fonts.
Pixelsurgeon: www.pixelsurgeon.com.
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