| General
Questions
» What
information does TAXI Design
Network offer to the design community?
» What
are the various editorial features on TAXI Design Network?
» What
are the readership demographics of TAXI Design Network?
» How
can I change my login password?
» How
is TAXI Design Network
enhanced?
» How
can I contact TAXI Design Network?
For Creative Individuals
» What
can I do to promote my portfolio?
» How
much does it cost to become a basic member?
» If
I'm a basic member, how can I create a portfolio?
» Can
I register for a portfolio account offline?
» What
changes can I make to my portfolios and how often can I do it?
» What
is the URL of my portfolio?
» How
can I increase my portfolio exposure?
» Will
there be any expiry date to my account?
» Will
my portfolio be obsolete (or "lost") if it were created a long
time ago?
» How
many portfolios can I create under one user name?
» Do
I suffer any alphabetical disadvantage if my name happens to be 'Zero'?
» How
can I submit information to the editorial team? Such as a good web site?
» How
can I contribute to TAXI Design Network from my country?
For Corporate Businesses & Organizations
» As
a Design Business, how can I work with TAXI Design Network?
» What
are the services offered by TAXI Design Network?
» Who
are TAXI Design Network in touch with?
» How
can I advertise on TAXI Design Network?
» Can
I know more about your PR Service, Press Release ON The Go?
The VisualArts Gallery
» What
is The VisualArts Gallery?
» What
are the various creative disciplines featured within The VisualArts Gallery?
» How
can I get in touch with the curatorial team of The VisualArts Gallery?
Other Questions
» I
specialize in more than one design discipline/field. Any special plans
for me?
» How
safe are the online transactions?
» Will
you submit my information to third parties?
» Why
the name TAXI?
Everything the global creative industry needs and wants to know. We call
the information "Design Essentials" and they are namely
» Industry headlines
» Fresh Hot Features
» Competition Deadlines
» Website of the Day
» Events and Exhibitions
» Hot Jobs
Center
» Design
Bookstore
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Our Hot Features comprise of The Driver Speaks,
The Front Seat, The Brand Central Station, Design Leaders, The Write Turn,
Direct Access, and Travel Album: Design City.
- The Driver Speaks
Attracting many professionals, from creative directors
of advertising agencies to design professors from reputable and respected
design varsities, this critical column depicts the unspoken hullabaloos
of the design trend and realm.
- The Front Seat
Bringing in effective exposure to Exclusive Members, The
Front Seat is a week-long promotion for their portfolios, which will
grace our network front, and an exclusive interview designed to provide
constructive inspirations to emerging artists.
- The Brand Central Station
Featuring world-renowned brands portrayed from a refreshing
angle in detailed case studies, The Brand Central Station is one of
our most valuable and informative sections, attracting the most prolific
and successful brands of today.
- Design Leaders
Design Leaders is a bi-monthly exclusive showcase and
celebration of the most established individuals in the creative industry.
This prominent section features in-depth and highly engaging interviews
with celebrated creative professionals, educators, award winners and
industry insiders.
- The Write Turn
The Write Turn is an ongoing bi-monthly creative review
of awe-inspiring design books. Why is this section called The Write
Turn? The Write Turn is a written format of communication and it subjects
readers to put themselves in the right light to appraise books reviewed.
- Direct Access
Direct Access is weekly-updated section comprising of
a myriad of columns. It includes Hot Features, which features event
coverage exclusive to our TAXI team, Travel Album, which showcases glorious
footage of events, as well as Snapshots, which is essentially a series
of photographic vignettes featuring events highlights.
- Travel Album: Design City
Design in each and every city speaks in different languages
and dances to different cultures. Travel Album: Design City is a monthly
feature that publishes the essential photography subjects of a city.
Along with a feature on the design scene within the city, we also draw
the spotlight on 5 rising talents, as well as 5 spots not to miss.
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TAXI Design Network currently attracts 12.9 million
page views from 300,000 visitors monthly. The typical TAXI passenger is
creative, smart and has an exceptional taste for style and quality. He
or she is either a decision-maker or a key member in the decision-making
process.
- The Top 10 Countries of Origin (as of Apr 04, 2006)
United States of America
European Union
Australia
Singapore
China
Hong Kong
Canada
South Korea
Thailand
Brazil
For more information on the most current demographics, do refer to our
Advertise With Us Section.
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It is FREE to become a basic member. A basic member will be granted special
access to many areas on the network. There will, however, be an annual
subscription fee for portfolio accounts. The rates are listed below.
| Membership Type |
Annual Fees |
| Basic Member (Non-Portfolio) |
FREE |
| Portfolio - Single Discipline |
US$250 |
| Portfolio - Dual (2) Disciplines |
US$375 |
| Portfolio - Triple (3) Disciplines |
US$540 |
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There is no expiry date to your basic (free) account, so you
do not have to renew it nor pay additional fees to maintain it. It will
be as "new" as much as you choose to update it.
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For the time being, you'll have to contact us to make the change. Please
be advised it may take up to 5 days for the change to take place. When
logging in, do take note that the password is case-sensitive.
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The 'Taxi' Version is an upgrade version from the 'Refresh' Version with
the following enhanced features:
» Blazing download speeds
» User-Friendlier (with advanced search features, libraries)
» Promotes user interactions (with forums)
» Better announces updates from network and designers (with indicators
and announcements)
» Cutting-edge and stylish layouts
» Tested on major browsers and platforms
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Walk-in visitors may drop by our office/gallery at:
TAXI Design Network/HCA
51A Neil Road
Singapore 088829
Singapore
Or you may choose to contact our helpdesk at
By International Phone: 656.100.ARTS
By Fax: 656.227.0213
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The most effective channel you can promote your
creative artworks is to get a TAXI portfolio. All portfolios published
within the network have being reviewed and approved by the editorial team
and selected members based on many selection factors.
The TAXI Portfolio Database is thus an exclusive
community that features only the industry-recognized portfolio works.
This quality showcase often functions as a preferred recruitment source
for agencies performing creative hires.
All published portfolio members on TAXI will also
stand a chance to be selected for The Front Seat
feature with a cover feature as well as an interview session.
To discover further advantages and to register for your own portfolio,
click here.
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If you've already created a basic member account, click on SIGN UP to
continue creating a portfolio. Once you've created a portfolio, you'll
realise the SIGN UP button has disappeared. For more instructions, click
on "UPDATE MY PORTFOLIO."
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No. As of January 1, 2008, registration of accounts can only be done online.
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Our user-friendly WYSIWYG editor allows you to personalise your portfolio
in the following ways.
» Update your Portfolio Works (up to 2MB)
» Change your Color Theme
» Edit the Sequence of Appearance
» Alter Your Personal Particulars
» Preview changes before saving
DO everything you want at your own convenience, 24 hours 7 days a week!
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An easy-to-remember URL will be assigned to your personal portfolio after
registration. Simply key in http://www.designtaxi.com/artists/YOUR-USER-ID.
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» Distribute and Announce your URL to your contacts
» The more views your portfolios generate, the better placement you'll
get on the network.
» Update Your Portfolio Regularly
» Every change you make to your portfolio will automatically puts you
on our front page.
» Participate Actively on our network
» Activities such as discussions in the forums allow people to know more
about you and your portfolios.
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By default, portfolios are not listed chronologically on our network,
unless chosen by users. Therefore, there will be no disadvantage. However,
to keep your portfolio listing "fresh and upfront", you'll need
to update your works regularly. Also, users are advised to renew their
subscription to ensure their portfolios are active.
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One. This is to faciliate your Personal URL (http://www.designtaxi.com/artists/YOUR-USER-ID).
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No. We do not sort alphabetically either, unless chosen by users.
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First, you'll need to become a Basic Member. Registration is FREE. Following
that, click on "Submit Info" at the top of this page.
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We welcome any editorial and creative contributions or ideas wherever
you are, whatever you do, whenever. For any editorial and creative contributions,
please kindly write to our editorial team.
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TAXI Design Network is constantly exploring constructive cooperatives
with business partners through the following channels:
Partnerships
• TAXI developments
• New initiatives
Sponsorships
• TAXI events
• International events TAXI is involved with throughout the year
Advertising
• In TAXI Design Network
• Upcoming TAXI developments
• Other TAXI-related publications
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As a extensive design network, TAXI Design Network offers an umbrella
of corporate services that tailors to the needs and objectives of our
strategic business partners, such as:
Advertising
• Banner advertising
• Packages advertising
• Logo sponsorship
• Mailing List
• Packages Sponsorship
Advertorial
• Brand Marketing
• Product Marketing
Event Editorial
• Event Coverage
• Event Marketing
Curation of Events
• Event Management
• Artists Management
Publicity and PR Distribution
• Press Releases On The Go
• The Write Turn (Review design publications of all disciplines)
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We are often in the loop with many professionals, design deans and professors
from reputable and respected design educational varsities; as well as
Design Portals, Design Initiatives/ Museums/ Bodies/ Education Hub, Press
Network/publishers, Design Magazine, Image Banks, Advertising agencies/
retail/merchandise, etc.
We believe in working closely knitted with relevant design organisations
to constantly push the limits and boundaries of the design scene.
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Please refer to our Advertise
With Us Section.
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Press Release ON the Go are services for those who need to announce a
new creative arrival or anything that needs to be voiced out. On top of
writing the press releases, TAXI Design Network will also be taking charge
of PR distributions, targeting to spread the word to reputable design
portals, education hubs, varsities and, relevant institutions and companies.
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The VisualArts Gallery is an ongoing exhibition
curated by TAXI Design Network that gathers some of the most acclaimed
designers, artists and photographers in the contemporary creative scene.
The VisualArts Gallery supports TAXI Design Network's
mission to promote the creative initiative within the mainstream cultures.
Participation to this exhibition is strictly by invitation only.
For more information, please kindly visit the official
The
VisualArts Gallery website.
If you will like to support the exhibition, please
write to our curatorial team at media@hillscreativearts.com.
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The VisualArts Gallery is an ongoing exhibition
that showcase 12 original masterpieces across these major creative disciplines:
- Architecture
- Automotive Design
- Digital Motion & Film
- Fashion Design
- Furniture Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Product Design
- Sculpture
If you think you are one of those exceptional few
who have influenced the mainstream societies with your creative flair,
please write to us at media@hillscreativearts.com.
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The VisualArts Gallery wants to hear from you.
- Arrange for an appointment for viewing
- Buy an artwork
- Feedback about the exhibition
- Sponsorship and Support
- Propose to Participate
Kindly visit the official The
VisualArts Gallery website to do so.
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TAXI understands that more and
more designers are crossing disciplines today. You can choose to be listed
under up to a total of 3 different disciplines. The one-time charges are
US$250, US$375 and US$540 respectively.
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All payments and transactions are carried out in a secured environment,
ensured by a 128-bits SSL certificate.
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TAXI does not distribute
any information to any third parties for any commercial reasons. Read
Privacy Policy
for more.
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Five Reasons.
» TAXI delivers you to where you want to be, on time.
» TAXI is an universal icon that you identify everywhere in the world.
» TAXI is an effective vehicle that brings you traffic and exposure.
» TAXI is the hottest four-letter word.
» Design, like TAXIs, is everywhere.
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