Tuesday, February 9, 2010
I saw the sign...
Here are some more pictures from traveling of signs + words about town. Only five because my internet is being veryyy slow.




Labels:
photography,
signage,
travel,
typography
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Optimist
While we're on the topic of wine bottles...check out this promotional piece for Siquis, a riff on "glass half empty/half full."
When someone tips the bottle to fill a glass, the "half full" side is face up, while the "half empty" side is face up as the bottle sits on the table. To top it off, the label was letterpressed and kiss cut at Studio on Fire.
When someone tips the bottle to fill a glass, the "half full" side is face up, while the "half empty" side is face up as the bottle sits on the table. To top it off, the label was letterpressed and kiss cut at Studio on Fire.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Who Owns Student Work?
Here's an interesting article about who owns the rights to student work.
Labels:
articles
Romance
Just in time for Valentine's Day—an exhibition of British photographer Chris Craymer's sweet Romance photos.
Trask Gallery
(at The National Arts Club)
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY





Trask Gallery
(at The National Arts Club)
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY





Labels:
photography
Ghostly Swim
You can download a free album of assorted music from the label Ghostly International by clicking here.
Labels:
music
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A Salinger quote for Salinger
"Do you know what I was smiling at? You wrote down that you were a writer by profession. It sounded to me like the loveliest euphemism I had ever heard. When was writing ever your profession? It's never been anything but your religion."
Goodbye, J.D. Salinger.
Goodbye, J.D. Salinger.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Street art
In continuing sharing pictures from my trips, here are some pictures of the street art I saw while I was away.







Labels:
art,
photography,
travel
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Warrior
I kinda dig these Warrior sneakers—the Converse of China.
The first style is my favorite, but look at the cool green soles on the third style.
You can get them here.


The first style is my favorite, but look at the cool green soles on the third style.
You can get them here.


Vanishing Point
How cool is this video? It's so pretty and fun to watch, and it hurts my head to think about how long it must have taken to make. Give it a watch...
(via ISO50)
Vanishing Point from Bonsajo on Vimeo.
(via ISO50)
Labels:
motion design,
music,
videos
Monday, January 25, 2010
IAMPETH
There's some very pretty lettering here with lots of amazing detail. Oh, how I want to learn how to do this...




Labels:
typography
Sunday, January 24, 2010
John Gall book covers
Beautiful book covers by John Gall over at Faceout Books, where he also shares a bit about his interesting design process for this series.






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books
Friday, January 22, 2010
Rethink
This book and accompanying video by Rory O'Sullivan are utterly amazing. The video promotes the Rethink Scholarship at Langara College, and it's incredibly creative and well executed. Check it out below.
(via Kitsune Noir)
Rethink Scholarship at Langara 2010 Call for Entries from Rory O'Sullivan on Vimeo.
(via Kitsune Noir)
Switchcities
Labels:
charity,
photography,
prints
Indie band sterotypes
I'm a little late in posting this, but it made me laugh just the same: stereotyping people by their favorite indie bands.
Labels:
music
Around the world
In Around the World with the Bodoni Family, Teresa Monachino uses the typeface Bodoni (one of my personal favorites) to create an alphabet of travels. For instance, she places a series of Bodoni A's to look like mountains in her depiction of the Alps; uses a leaning I to signify Italy; and places D's to look like mouse ears for Disneyland.
For more details, check Cool Hunting's post here.




For more details, check Cool Hunting's post here.




Labels:
books,
typography
Thursday, January 21, 2010
TASCHEN sale
TASCHEN Books is having an online warehouse sale with 50-75% off the regular retail price. You can score some real goodies...they make absolutely beautiful books. Check it out here.
For those in NY or LA, they'll also be having "physical" warehouse sales:
For those in NY or LA, they'll also be having "physical" warehouse sales:
TASCHEN Store Beverly Hills
354 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Friday, January 22nd, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 23rd, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 24th, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
TASCHEN Store Hollywood
Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd Street, CT-10
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Friday, January 22nd, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 23rd, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, January 24th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TASCHEN Store New York
107 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012
Friday, January 22nd, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 23rd, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 24th, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Labels:
books
Bibliotecture.
Wonderful: the Kansas City library blew up readers' favorite books for a temporary installation.
(via Crew Design)
(via Crew Design)
Hello again.
Why, hello.
After a month of world traveling, relaxing, and enjoying what's likely to be my last holiday break ever, I'm baaack. I'm trying to get organized and back into work mode (or really just normal life mode), which includes reading the copious blog posts and internet musings I missed while I was gone. While I'm doing that, I'll share some of the many, many pictures I took while I was gone. I thought it'd make things easier to group them into themes of sorts, so I'll start with windows and doorways.
It might sound odd, but I'm always intrigued by the details of brightly colored doorways or windows. It must run in the family, because on a trip to Vietnam a few years ago, my sister and I noticed the constant among all our pictures was a focus on pretty much any bright doorway. So, without further ado, here are some shots for you.













After a month of world traveling, relaxing, and enjoying what's likely to be my last holiday break ever, I'm baaack. I'm trying to get organized and back into work mode (or really just normal life mode), which includes reading the copious blog posts and internet musings I missed while I was gone. While I'm doing that, I'll share some of the many, many pictures I took while I was gone. I thought it'd make things easier to group them into themes of sorts, so I'll start with windows and doorways.
It might sound odd, but I'm always intrigued by the details of brightly colored doorways or windows. It must run in the family, because on a trip to Vietnam a few years ago, my sister and I noticed the constant among all our pictures was a focus on pretty much any bright doorway. So, without further ado, here are some shots for you.
Labels:
photography,
travel
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
What type are you?
This is fun.
(password = character)
Pentagram put together a "quiz" of sorts called "What type are you?" that asks you to answer a few questions and tells you which typeface is most fitting to your personality.
My type was Archer Hairline.
(password = character)
Pentagram put together a "quiz" of sorts called "What type are you?" that asks you to answer a few questions and tells you which typeface is most fitting to your personality.
My type was Archer Hairline.
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websites
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Scientific Air Plants
I very much want one of these—especially since my herbs don't look too happy about the vacation I just took.
(via Design*Sponge)
(via Design*Sponge)
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home
Doily tote
How cute is this bag that my friend made me for the holidays? She made it using this tutorial. Love it!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Christmas in the Desert
Here are some pictures from my trip to AZ, mostly from climbing Camelback Mountain. Some anonymous elves decorated a tree on the top of the mountain with ornaments...that's how we do 65 degree Christmas in the desert!




Labels:
photography
Friday, December 25, 2009
Mobile Mobile Christmas.
Probably the most beautiful / fun use for mobile phones I've seen.
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!
(via Swissmiss)
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!
Experience Mobile Mobile from James Théophane Jnr on Vimeo.
(via Swissmiss)
Labels:
advertising,
art,
videos
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Skyscraper Museum
Finally, here's a logo I did for The Skyscraper Museum. I like this one for its simplicity, and I think I'll expand it out to a full identity system.
Labels:
logo design,
school
Fakes & Forgeries
For this piece, we were required to design an ad for an exhibit of forged famous artworks entitled "Fakes & Forgeries" to be shown at the MoMA. I changed Mona Lisa's iconic smile into a frown to try to get at this idea.
Labels:
advertising,
school
Iron Chef America
Onto the next one! Here's an ad I did for the show Iron Chef America, which is a cooking competition between famous chefs.
Labels:
advertising,
school
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Part II
Oh, hi. I've been delinquent at writing here due to finals and other time-consuming things, but here I am again. I can't say I've been very good at keeping up with my reading lately, so I don't have too many goodies to share, but I'll post a few pieces I did for my class with Bob Gill this semester. The class focused almost entirely on concept, so hopefully I'll get a chance to keep reworking the visuals.
Here's the first piece, a movie poster I did for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (I posted an early sketch here). More to come!
Here's the first piece, a movie poster I did for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (I posted an early sketch here). More to come!
Labels:
drawing,
illustration,
movies,
posters,
school
Thursday, December 17, 2009
I'm Yours
A little laughter in the midst of finals...this kid is too cute.
P.S. He's 5 years old and has only been playing the ukulele for a year. Impressive!
P.S. He's 5 years old and has only been playing the ukulele for a year. Impressive!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Breakable.
I've had the first verse of this song stuck in my head for the past two days, so now I'll get it stuck in your head.
Labels:
music
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Urban Abstract
Here's a pretty motion project, entitled Urban Abstract. It's a bit difficult to describe, so you need to watch it for yourself, but the artists describe it as a "journey across urban space" that's "a bit like abstract surfing" I especially like the beginning of the video; I like when digital design has an organic look to it. Click the link above to view the project.


Labels:
motion design
Primo Levi - Chemistry & Life
Some really nice work on Primo Levi by Hila Ben-navat. From her site,









My final project for Central Saint Martins focuses on Primo Levi, chemist, writer and Holocaust survivor. Through his testimony, I reveal different questions about his struggle: the linguistic problems in Auschwitz, the loss of identity, the hierarchy between prisoners, the fake release, the relations between chemistry and life and Levi’s suicide in 1987.









Labels:
design
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Rethink
I was familiar with Vancouver-based Rethink's work due to the attention its La Charcuterie identity system received recently, but I was further wowed by these other very clever designs. Check out their portfolio for more great work.




(All images via Rethink)




(All images via Rethink)
Labels:
business card,
design,
identity
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
DIY Snow globes
Blog Well Worn has a tutorial for make-your-own snowglobes...a cozy little trinket/stocking stuffer you can whip up yourself. I like them best with vintage jars, as shown in the image on the left.
(Photos via Anthropologie)
(Photos via Anthropologie)
Neon Boneyard
Whenever I'm next in Vegas, I'd love to take a trip to the Neon Boneyard.




(Wonderful photos via Pam Sattler)




(Wonderful photos via Pam Sattler)
Labels:
photography,
signage,
typography
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Pop up office
I've had a long break from blogging and now it's time to hunker down and get to work on my various final projects....Arriving home from vacation is brutal.
To get in the working spirit, here's a little video of a "pop up office," which I think would be pretty perfect for a small NY apartment.
(via Swissmiss)
To get in the working spirit, here's a little video of a "pop up office," which I think would be pretty perfect for a small NY apartment.
(via Swissmiss)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Amazon Kindle ad
A nice stop motion ad for the Kindle.
(Directed by Angela Kohler and Ithyle Griffiths. Thanks, Kate)
(Directed by Angela Kohler and Ithyle Griffiths. Thanks, Kate)
Labels:
advertising,
stop motion,
videos
A favorite.
I'm heading home for Thanksgiving today, but here's one of my favorites as a present to your ears.
Labels:
music
Monday, November 23, 2009
5 Minute Candles
These 5-minute candle packs by Poketo look like a match box, but actually contain 10 small candles. The idea is that the candles can be used for impromptu, spontaneous celebrations, like birthday dinners.


(via The Dieline)


(via The Dieline)
Labels:
home
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Brought to Life
These images from the Science Museum in London's exhibit Brought to Life: Exploring the History of Medicine are creepy and really rad all at the same time. Especially those antique glass eyes.




(Photographs by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)




(Photographs by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Labels:
antiques,
photography
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