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Another Killer Music Video by OKGo: “This too Shall Pass”

melaniewilliams — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:32:54 +0000

The guys in OKGo are super creative and you never know what you’ll see next in their music videos. I applaud the team that built these contraptions for the “This too Shall Pass” music video. They are resourceful, witty and perfectionists when it comes to timing and measurement.
It’s just a good time. Check out the new video here >

A Poker Face Parody for Designers

melaniewilliams — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:35:21 +0000

OMG Have you seen this? Neutra Face: An Ode on a Typeface (A Bearded Poker Face Parody.) Like any appropriate design parody they mention Helvetica, sans-serif, leading and “bold-italic.” I love that geeks can go from conception to creation and this one will be stuck in my head all day. Lady GaGa would be proud.

(via HOW)

Now Panic and Freak Out

melaniewilliams — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:52:02 +0000

This poster was created by Olly Moss in opposition to the popular Keep Calm and Carry On Posters that have been on the rise. Threadless printed 250 copies but sadly they are sold out. (Re-print anyone?! ) Personally, I do not like the original poster. The overly sensitive tone scares me… so I was happy to find this new version! The original poster was a piece of British propoganda created during the 1930′s as the war with Germany was looming. The history of this poster makes it that more creepy that it is now posted in American households everywhere. Either way, its interesting to see basic typographic posters becoming an important part of interior design. Graphic Designers unite!

-Mel

Hope and Fear

melaniewilliams — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:28:56 +0000

I love these creations by Phillip Toledano. His work is witty and powerful and has a shock value that you would enjoy! See a few of his photographs from his Hope and Fear series >

MORE by Mr Toledano

Beer Loves You

melaniewilliams — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:09 +0000

This made me smile this morning. Can you tell it’s a Wed? Happy hump day ~

See more Various Posters from Behance.

Keyboard Pants – take it on the go

melaniewilliams — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:33:08 +0000

Whoa. Really? A working keyboard built into your pants? Take your work on the go with speakers on your knees, a mouse in your back pocket and a joystick for the gamers.
Designed by Erik De Nijs

(via Yanko Design)

Worth a Click 09.11.09

melaniewilliams — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:37:08 +0000

40 Stunning Tilt-Shirt Images or Urbanity – interesting photography

Horizontal Navigation Menus: Trends, Patterns and Best Practices – another helpful article from smashing mag

FFFFound iphone app – Don’t know about you, but im getting this app RIGHT…. NOW…. FFFFound is one of my favorite things in life.

Six fonts that piss people off – funny article about typefaces that cause RAGE haha

Poster Cabaret – buy gig posters and artist prints – a good collection

Practical Tips for Taking Design Inspiration without copying – we are so saturated with the media and internet today that it’s hard to define your own style – good tips for newbies and oldies

NEW Design contests from Veer – $50,000 in prizes – holla

Remembering 9/11 – NBC’s photo gallery from the service today

SAN DIEGO NEWS

8th Anniversary of Ray at Night – art, music and good people THIS SATURDAY – see you there

Art Walk by the Bay: Sept 12-13

2009 San Diego Music Award WINNERS

Have a good weekend everyone ~

Learn Photoshop shortcuts in a snap!

melaniewilliams — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:58:52 +0000

Buy this cover for your mac keyboard and become more efficient with your design programs. They are available for all mac laptops and desktops. Making life easier… I want it. Get yours here.

Worth a Click

melaniewilliams — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:54:56 +0000

A collection of links that we loved this week.

Incredible Retro Work of Mathiole – holla at a local SDSU student – REALLY beautiful work

Typedia – an encyclopedia of typefaces – a typographers dream!

25 Sites with Lighting Effects – A 3-part post with a great collection of beautiful web design – good inspiration

8 ways to drive a graphic designer man – absolutely hilarious

Marketing Rules and Principles for Freelancers – good tips from Smashing on how to market yourself

20 Fresh & New Design Galleries – really good source for new inspiration – unique because they include inspiration sites that are specific.
EX: inspiration for portfolios/website footers/shopping carts/html5/type/blogs and more…

20 awesome Illustrators for Inspiration – i love the illustrators – their brains work differently

Don’t Judge My Hair – a.ridiculous b.funny c.disturbing d.all of the above.

Photoshop Disasters – see hideous photoshop mistakes on real ads – funny
Can you see whats wrong with this photo? Let’s hold hands…

We hope everyone has an amazing Friday -

Bikes of Burdon by Hans Kemp

michelle — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:30:41 +0000

These amazing photos capture the true essence of everyday life in Vietnam. The country has it’s own heartbeat with the buzzing and beeping of these motorbikes and without them their economy would come to a halt. From hoses to pigs to people, the Vietnamese transport anything on their scooters. I just bought the book and you should too. Get “Bikes of Burdon” here.

(via ignant)