NZ passport overhaul
New Zealand’s passports make me want to switch nationality.
That is all I have to say about that.
Via Otago!
Imperial Woodpecker
I found myself superbly lucky to speak with the creative director who worked on Imperial Woodpecker’s brand and image.
For this mark the director (Jelly Helm) rummaged through typefaces dating back as far as the 18th century, matching, cutting, comparing, building, and finally composing this final face. It is so excellently fitting for the project as the actual bird, the Imperial Woodpecker, is extremely rare, if not extinct. The arrows indicate a “wait, which way do we look?” vibe, and in each painting used behind the logo a hidden Imperial Woodpecker waits for you to discover him.
Charming!
Flickr says Hello
Flickr is reaching out. I was just reading about their new Hello, India group that allows users to post that one image that ecompases the idea of India. Wether you’re a native or a traveler, well I’ll let them explain:
“If you live in India or have been lucky enough to have traveled there, we’d love to see that one photo that you feel encompasses what India means to you. If you haven’t, don’t worry, please share a photo that’s your way of saying hello to the newest members of the Flickrverse.”
This is so wonderful. They are also having events in the country soon, dates below. Some of the images are just stunning.
Flickr is creating culture without borders based on a collective concept of place. I can only imagine that this will do good things for mutual understanding – humans connecting with humans. Such excellence.
So beyond the greatness of this idea, Flickr is having actual celebrations in these three places:
Delhi, April 16th
Bangalore, April 21st
Mumbai, April 23rd
Way to bring it home, a collection of strangers rummaging around eating cookies and building relationships. This is such a noble way to execute an idea – I LOVE the idea of Flickr peeps sitting around a conference table for weeks planning this out. It’s like a big huge present. And I bet they loved creating it.
Flickr, I’m with you buddy, I’m right there.
New Dorks!
It probably helps that I love the original song, but come on, even my mother would love this.
Thanks Rob, who shared it with Jelly, who shared it with me!
Vignelli reader
This isn’t exactly new but in case you haven’t downloaded this PDF, Massimo Vignelli is offering it for free!
Never turn down good advice from a master. Plus there is free magic all over this thing.