Wednesday, March 31, 2010

lost









The illustrator Michael Myers animates the characters of Lost.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

printable forms

Really good resource via Vale Design

Monday, March 29, 2010

strange japan

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

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

miniature dreams

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

Monday, March 22, 2010

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

Friday, March 19, 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Friday, March 12, 2010

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

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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

Saturday, March 6, 2010

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."

Friday, March 5, 2010

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

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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."

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

crisp snacks

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

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

plastic



pretty great commercial. check out rise above plastic