lost

The illustrator Michael Myers animates the characters of Lost.

printable forms

Really good resource via Vale Design

strange japan

Watch the video! I want a video for all the countries, it's really interesting.

miniature dreams

I have been having a lot of bizarre dreams lately, so this is a fitting link. Check out Filipe Soares.

shaq gets arty

"Weighing 320 pounds and standing 7'1" atop his size 22 shoes, Shaq is one of the most dominant players ever to play in the NBA. Throughout his career, O'Neal has capitalized on his size and strength to overpower opponents for points and rebounds earning him nicknames such as Diesel and Superman. Now Shaq takes the opportunity to reflect on his size with an exhibition boasting works from microscopic to giant pieces that have the ability to dwarf and exaggerate everyone -- even Shaq himself."


The Flag Art Foundation

SIZE DOES MATTER Curated by Shaquille O’Neal

February 19, 2010 - May 27, 2010

the morning benders

this song is so beautiful.
via mint

combining fonts

4 techniques to combining fonts
via swissmiss

the sandpit

The Sandpit from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo.

via free williamsburg

smart history

Smarthistory

beautiful data

David McCandless has a great book out called The Visual Miscellaneum Book. It amazes me the way he can make the uninteresting so completely interesting through his visual outlook. He has a great blog too, check out information is beautiful
via coolhunting

what's your music mood

This is a great site, you pick a word for what mood you are in, and from
there stereo mood creates a play list.
via nylon

let's save michigan

"We want to foster more livable cities through the development of alternative modes of transportation. As we work to resurrect our cities and streets, we must keep pedestrians and cyclists in mind. Urban neighborhoods are best experienced from the sidewalk, among the people, at ground level. Demand that your elected officials endorse public-transportation solutions, bicycle-friendly roads, and pedestrian-friendly open areas."

join the fight and vote for your favorite poster

the smoking gun in the kitchen

"A new art project reveals the criminals behind our food."

via swissmiss

banners

"A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BANNERS I thought aloud to myself one evening,After moving into my new place last summer, I experienced a string of really tense dreams,so I purchased a GOOD LUCK banner (a la multi-colored HAPPY BIRTHDAY one my mom hangs yearly) and promptly hung it over my bed hoping to inspire change in my unconscious state. Weeks went by, and as nightmares morphed into curious sagas of wonderment and love, I left the banner in place. It simply looked fantastic when distilled in a room. Elegant but kitsch. Simple, strong, and stylish.

"Why hasn't anyone ever made these to say more off-the-beaten-path things?"

And at three a.m that morning, I popped up out of bed and shouted giddily, "That someone is ME!"

And so Banter Banner came to be. Drawing from my experience in fashion and art with regards to aesthetic and consideration of color, as well as an all around love for the power of the written word, I set about designing my own. I've chosen phrases near and dear to me. Playful, magical and upbeat, these sayings are put forth in bold colors - the treatment of the paper is mostly matte-finish, though a few nod to the old school with shine.

The font is my all-time favorite: Century Gothic. The shapes: stars, hearts and diamonds.

Succinct and sweet, these banners are sure to light up any room and face.

No longer only for holidays, but for the everyday."

sue veed!

Check out serious eats, this site is a great resource! Also I love the writer Sue Veed. You should read her stuff, she is amazing writer, and clever to boot.

The 5 Commandments of Sautéing Food

broken bells

"The buildup to Danger Mouse and Shins frontman James Mercer's debut LP as Broken Bells continues. A new track called "Vaporize" is now streaming at the duo's MySpace. The self-titled album is out March 9 courtesy of Columbia."
via pitchfork

a visual blog

"L. Eckstein is a NYC-based graphic designer and artist. When she had a job that came with an office, all matter of visual interest could be tacked up on her wall, or walked down the hall to be shared with a co-worker. Her job no longer comes with an office. This is now her wall—and her hall."

all my eyes

crisp snacks

This is right up my alley. What great packaging and good for you too! Crips.
via notcot

plastic

pretty great commercial. check out rise above plastic