- ARCHIVE / design
- fresh link roundup
A tour through some of the Internet nooks and crannies that have grabbed my interest over the past few weeks…
* Over at BLDGBLOG there’s a fascinating article called “the mathematics of preservation and the future of urban ruins.” It’s way more interesting than the title makes it sound.
* Kluster is an online project collaboration and [...] - what obama vs. clinton means for creative folks
It’s the message and the medium.
As Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spar over issues like leadership, the economy, and war, there’s another, less obvious ideological battle taking place. It doesn’t carry the weight of the usual big issues, but it’s arguably more interesting.
Simply put: Obama vs. Clinton represents the first large-scale test of whether or [...] - trends for 2008, post two: armin vit
This is the second post in a series wherein I solicit thoughts from some of my favorite creative thinkers about what they think 2008 (and beyond) might look like.
This installment comes courtesy of Armin Vit. Armin is a true force in the creative world and the brains (with his wife Bryony) behind must-read sites [...] - trends for 2008, post one: me
This is the first post in a series wherein I solicit thoughts from some of my favorite creative thinkers about what they think 2008 (and beyond) might look like.
I’m kicking things off myself. Stay tuned for more throughout the month of January.
2007 was the year of Green. Environmental issues went fully mainstream, starting with [...] - the future of apple
Should superstar designer Jonathan Ive be officially designated as CEO-in-waiting?
With Apple enjoying phenomenal success under the stewardship of Steve Jobs, it’s a bit premature to imagine what the company might look like when he’s no longer at the helm. That hasn’t stopped some folks from clamoring for an official succession plan.
And, according to this article [...] - news from our friends
The first in a periodic roundup of what’s new with our compatriots.
– Tony Larson, formerly of the Girl Skateboards Art Dump, has been posting some amazing examples of his work over at his new blog. Like this, for example. Larson does, indeed, rule.
– The team behind the documentary This Divided State has been hard at [...] - merle armitage: book designer
A tribute to the self-described “impresario.”
While digging through some old links today I stumbled upon something I bookmarked ages ago and promptly forgot: Roy R. Behrens‘ profile of American designer Merle Armitage. Of particular note are the images accompanying the text, which display some truly fantastic typographic sensibilities.
Armitage was the kind of highly-accomplished and versatile [...] - finely crafted canadian illustration
Canadian artist Scott Chantler absolutely nails it.
Chantler is a friend of mine from the funny book industry. I’ve long admired his work, and his site is in my regular rotation.
His latest piece (left) is a fantastic example of the power of great illustration, not only as an engaging visual element but also as a [...] - redesign news: ruby tuesday
Ruby Tuesday steps out with an engaging new identity.
From the New at Pentagram blog comes news of an interesting redesign project. The team in their Austin, TX office has revamped the identity for casual dining chain Ruby Tuesday.
In their own words:
The redesign straddles the line between upscale sophistication and down-home friendliness and revolves around a [...] - $8 green beans
Could they possibly be worth paying that much?
It’s a good question, because that’s precisely what I did yesterday when I picked up a jar of Mean Beans, produced by a New York company called Rick’s Picks.
I had seen this particular item on the shelf several times before I bought it. Each time, I picked it [...] - what is “design thinking”?
Jon Campbell left a job as a marketing manager at Harley Davidson to go to design school. It’s not what you think.
In post on his blog, Campbell on Branding and Innovation, he explains his decision and offers up an interesting definition of what he’s studying:
Design is a strategic way of thinking that places the user [...]