Hello. My name is Derek Bender and I’m a designer. I create exciting websites, bold user interfaces, unforgettable brands and more. My tools are color, composition and concepts. I also love zombie-horror flicks. And Leinenkugel. Find out more…
Hello.
My name is Derek Bender and I'm a designer.
from the BLOG
Year of the ‘Stache
I had a great idea. Why not grow a moustache like I did last year but only this time, document it and put the pics on a website? Upon further research I found the domain mymoustacheand.me to be open. It was in the stars. So I bought it and got to work. In less than [...]
And Color of the Year Goes to…
PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise!!!
Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010.
Pantone goes on to explain Turquiose as envoking images of tranquil oceans, lush beaches, tropical paradises and healing during stressful [...]
Grizzly Bear’s Two Weeks Music Video
This music video of Grizzly Bear's Two Weeks has the best concept & art direction I've seen recently. The video isn't official either; it was all made by a fan of the song. At first glance you'd probably think it was hand made, stop-motion work but its actually CG.
Check out the interview with Gabe Askew, [...]
