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. The Vignelli Canon Read More
Hedi Slimane diaries
Hedi Slimane (pronounced “eddy“) was recently interviewed by Dirk Standen, editor-in-chief at Style.com, via email, on where design, fashion, and music are heading in the new decade. In response to a question about new forms of digital media taking over, Hedi responds: “You don’t fight but embrace a natural evolution, really, and try to figure out how it would... Read More
Jonathan Harris
I was introduced today to Jonathan Harris, by way of his work on Whale Hunt (more on that later). This is Mr. Harris’ explanation of himself: So this is what is called a hook. Oh right, speaking of hooks, big effective hooks, I am delighted by his work in Alaska documenting a whale hunt. This is documentation like you’ve never seen before. Jonathan has spoken more... Read More
The Portland Prints
Alright let’s go to an art show showcasing Portland! I really don’t need to say more, but here is more in case convincing is needed. Tomorrow, Saturday March 6, 7-10pm @ 1910 N. Killingsworth St. 97212 “Experience a collection of Society6 Prints inspired by the city of Portland and including artists from all over the world.” Each of these prints are... Read More
Freia cows
If California has happy cows, Norway has outdoorsy ones. I suppose that’s odd, thinking of cows as the outdoorsy type. Since, you know, they live outside. But these ones ski, and make what looks like killer chocolate. I have no clue what Kvikk Lunsj is but I want some of it in my mouth right now. As it turns out it is nearly identical to Kit Kat bars, but Norwegian for “Quick... Read More
Tatiana Plakhova
Working from Moscow, Tatiana Plakhova has clearly taken over the universe with a complex system representing, well, everything. I find myself imagining what these points could represent as data, and then my mind explodes in small bursts, so it’s probably better to just enjoy the digital illustration for what it is; gorgeous. Coulour Atelier | Issuu Portfolio Read More
Space Collective
While I was trolling Cargo Collective today (as I’m want to do) I ran across the profile of Superfamous Studios who developed the Cargo Collective content management system. According to their site Cargo Collective was built on the systems the team had set up to run their prior project which look really interesting. SpaceCollective.org is a ground breaking participatory... Read More
Super Brunch
Well like I said – the collaborators will inherit the earth! Yesterday Jelly and I had a great group of humans in the studio for brunch. Jelly’s theme: People I worked with in 2009 that I’d like to work with in 2010 I will never forget that carrot cake. Sprinkled with so much love. Thanks for coming out everyone! Jelly’s cross-post Read More
ISO50: Matthew Lyons Process
Matthew Lyons seems to be EVERYWHERE lately. Usually this would lead me to forgo a post as his work has been covered from every conceivable angle. However ISO50 recently asked him to describe his process on a particular piece. It’s always interesting to me to look inside the mind of someone else while their working on a project, and Lyons seems especially forthcoming... Read More
If You Could
Friend of the fort, Nicole over at making stuff and doing things, sent this over the other day. What a gem! If You Could is a platform for collaboration – sometimes between people in different fields. They are given the generous time of 12 months to work together. Ok so I’d say I have a very long wish list of people I’d just die to collaborate with. I mean the... Read More