Monitor broken

Yesterday night I found out my computer screen died. It had been coming for a long time seeing how often I use my pc and that it was already aging. Anyways, it couldn't come at a worse time than now since I spent my backup funds on the new appartment and am flat broke.

I can't do any design work without a screen either... just got my laptop here which can just about handle digital designs. So if you or anyone you know is looking to have some web flyers made or other digital graphics, I'm all yours for a reasonable price, just send me a note. Figure if I do a lot of smaller jobs it could add me up to a new screen faster haha.

Anyways, I'm not gonna go for a high-prize screen, just a mid-range of a reasonable size... feel free to leave me any tips if you know any good ones around 20" of about 250-350 euros ($325-500).

Thanks!!

Vampire Weekend

I love this song, and along with it comes an awesome video too. Doesn't get any better than that! The song is called "A Punk" by Vampire Weekend. As the youtube link says "The video was directed by the Hammer & Tongs guys (Blur, Pulp, R.E.M. and Hitchikers Guide To The Galaxy)." Apparently they are from New York and their music is inspired by South African music, reminds me a bit of Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" which is a damn fine song too... check it out!

HUGO Create Contest

I entered a contest for Hugo Boss called HUGO Create. Thought I'd have a go at these contests for once. I had only entered a contest once before a few years ago. Maybe a nice fresh change to my usual style, just to show I don't "only do retro stuff" haha

Featured on Phase02

Much thanks to the guys at phase02.org who were kind enough to feature me on their blog. Have a look at their cool site for posts on music and design!

The Skyline Is The Limit

Hugo Boss has a competition at hugocreate.com which is open to entry. Every period the theme changes and currently the theme is The Skyline Is The Limit. For my entry I created a slightly retro-comic oriented design. If you're creative, go to the website and take part ;) They even have a shop section where you can select elements and create your contribution online, so you don't need any of the fancy programs that I've used to participate!

Online again!

Alright, quick update after yesterday. My internet is working on my work pc so you can reach me again on edwin@edwinservaas.com

Above a little quicky done on my laptop with the touchpad (gahhh!!!) announcing my alter-ego The Trash Sheik ;) So if you see any weird work from my front in the future... it wasn't me, it was the Sheik!

Moving again

Been a good month since I last posted, but it was for good reasons. I've moved to a great new apartment just around the corner of where I already enjoyed living. I currently don't have access to my workmail (edwin@edwinservaas.com) so you know why if I don't reply. You can always try me on edwinservaas@gmail.com if you want to contact me, and I'll let you know when my work pc is up and running again.

If you need to send me mail in the meantime and you happen to check this blog then this is my new address:

Superstylin'
Prins Bernhardlaan 103
1111 ES Diemen

I'll update my website info too when I get my work pc hooked up to the net.

Work is also slow at the moment due to the moving houses, but that doesn't mean all the fun is gone. I met up with Steve Savage of Beggars Fortune from the US a few days ago here in Amsterdam and had a blast. You can see the designs of the poster I did for his tour in the post below (I'll also upload his promo shirt and tour EP design soon). Also went to see one of his gigs here, which was just amazing. I was there with some of my friends who all were more than impressed so If you have some time check Mr. Savage out on his european tour (see few posts below for the dates/locations).