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Yoda Twain by Colton Sanford These are some example student Photoshop assignments in my WWU ID class.  They were to combine two or more images into something new, strange and fantastic. They exceeded expectations. Deersquirrel by Kirk Turner GTR Rally Spec by Tyler Dawson untitled scary woman by Bobby Davis Keanu riding a Corgyeagle by Leon Wolfendale Galaxycandle by Aiden Borer Herbavore Rhinoceros by Mauricio Romano Eames Gothic by Christie Brashers

It looks like Nissan will beat the major automakers to the market with an affordable fully electric car, the Leaf. You can read more technical specs at the Wired blog. Design Critique The challenge for designing a new car that has unique technology inside is whether to make it look different and unique or not. The GM Volt takes the approach to look like a modern muscle car with a large bonnet signifying a giant powerful motor within, even though it may not require such space. The Prius has a distinctive look that is now associated with being a "green" vehicle. Even the new Honda Insight looks like a Prius at a glance, although the original Insight was quite different and more aerodynamically efficient. The Nissan Leaf resembles other new 4 door hatchbacks like the Honda Fit or Yaris, but with a few slower reverse curves as surface creases. The front hood slopes down to the bumper almost tangentially to the windshield. The allows for great visibility, but also implies th...