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MINI?s Minimalism
2009-09-08 15:00:00 A few months back our MINI-enthusiast friend sent me a link to MINI’s new commercial. The concept of the ad was “minimalism” and was communicated in a simple metaphor using markers. The MINI, played by a fine tipped, precision marker was being chased by (but easily out-running) a host of heavy-tipped ink-guzzling markers that ... More About: Advertising , Mini , Commercials
Eight Year Shout-Out
2009-09-01 15:55:00 We took this pic for our first press release, trying to look professional. Also in the pic is our buddy Eric who was with us for a while in the very beginning. About a week and a half ago, we celebrated eight years of Paragon-ness. I couldn’t let the occasion go by without mentioning it, ...
Local Design: Midnight Garden Ride flyer
2009-08-19 15:00:00 I was passing by the bulletin board at one of the local Ys and saw this little gem for the upcoming Midnight Garden Ride . The simplicity of the layout, and tasful choice of fonts and illustrations caught my eye amidst all of the usual home-made looking flyers that populate a public bulletin board. I’m not ... More About: Design , Advertising , Graphic Design
How to be a MensHealth Guy
2009-08-10 15:00:00 I’ve been an avid MensHealth reader for a while now and have been religiously following their workouts in hopes of becoming a MensHealth Guy (or at least looking like one). But it’s only after my wife noticed a certain trend based on their cover designs that I realized what I’ve been doing wrong… it’s all ...
Unreasonably Easy Action Movie 3D Text in Cinema 4D
2009-07-13 16:00:00 (Beginner’s Level ) Some time back I had the opportunity to create some artwork for an indie film shot by Epic Image Entertainment’s, Justin Lutsky. The idea was to create something that looked big budget Hollywood circa 1990’s Action movie, but the director needed us to turn things around REALLY quickly. So, of course, I turned ... More About: Movie , Tutorials , Cinema , Graphic Design
5 Reasons you?re probably scared of Social Media
2009-07-06 21:00:00 (Image from sxc.hu.com) The game has changed for marketers. I know, I know, that’s become a cliche statement by now, but it bears repeating since the rate at which the game is changing (or has changed depending on how you look at it) hasn’t really allowed some of us the time to stop and take a ... More About: Social , Media , Blogging , Reasons , Scared
Guess this website
2009-07-03 18:55:00 This isn’t a trick question. This is either an example of a company’s superb confidence in the public’s awareness of their brand, or a lil’ slip up due to arrogance. When I asked a few friends to guess the site, some guessed right away which lead me to think this company had a really good ... More About: Website , Branding , Guess
Rick Smolan Tells The Story of a Girl
2009-07-01 15:00:00 With a number of close photographer friends I have a real respect for their ability to tell engaging stories with their work. While on TED not long ago, I came across this beautiful story told by photographer Rick Smolan, of an Amerasian girl he photographed, and her resulting journey to a better life. We all have ... More About: Story , Girl , The Story , Tells
Learning From Our Mistakes - A Cautionary Tale
2009-06-30 15:00:00 Today I’m giving you a peak at the sort of thing designers would rather not point out: sometimes we make mistakes. Gasp! Unfortunately it’s true, and with the permission of one of our fav clients, I thought I’d share one of our mistakes from a few weeks back…and what we did to fix it. More than ... More About: Business , Architecture , Graphic Design , Learning , Tale
Artists That Inspire Me: Andy Goldsworthy
2009-06-29 15:00:00 Hopefully you already know who Andy Goldsworthy is, but if not, consider this your introduction to a profound and unique artist who was a source of inspiration to just about every artist friend I ever met in college. His work is breathtaking yet intentionally temporary, and considering this time of environmental awareness, I find him ... More About: Artists , Inspire
Goodbye Michael Jackson
2009-06-26 16:05:00 I woke up to an appropriately gray morning. While we don’t usually do sentimental-type things like this on the blog, I had to offer up a moment of respect and thanks for this gifted artist. He gave us all a lot…at great cost to himself. Michael Jackson was the source of enormous joy for me as ... More About: Pop Culture , Goodbye
The Brads - Spymaster
2009-06-23 17:13:00 As I’m sure you’ve noticed, Brad Colbow’s entertaining web comics have become a favorite around here. In our slackness, we’re not keeping up with the latest, so this is not the most recent, but I love it! Facebook meets Twitter …or Twitter meets Facebook..or my new word for it, “TwitFace“:
What an Intrepid Conference Goer Should Know
2008-05-23 18:04:00 Always trying to learn from mistakes (and recovering from getting stuck in DC for a day) I had time to reflect on the last few days and here are just a few of the pearls I’ve gleaned from my recent trip to the How ‘08 conference in Boston. 1. Know Thy Limits. Don’t overload your day. ... More About: Conference
How?08 Day 4
2008-05-21 19:09:00 Ah that familiar feeling. The end. It’s a weird emotional ride that How’s Editor expressed so accurately… “it feels like the end of Summer camp.” The new friends you’ve made, the shared experiences, feeling of community. You almost don’t want to leave. But alas, all good things… More About: Events , Inspiration , Graphic Design
How?08 Day 3: Part 4
2008-05-21 15:38:00 The Best Part y I’ve been to in a Long Time Last night was the Black & White Ball. What can I say? Sushi, live Music, dancing, good vibes… what more could you ask for? The Banner says it all
How?08 Day 3: Part 3
2008-05-20 23:27:00 10 Secrets of Typography Well it turns out there are only 4. But the error’s easily forgiven since Allan Haley from Monotype brought a ton of useful tips and examples on how to woo your audience with type. The basic run-down flows like a mating ritual: Get Noticed Romance the Reader Be Provocative Build Commitment He had tips like: embrace “white” space play ... More About: Events , Graphic Design , Part , Part 3
How?08 Day 3: Part 2
2008-05-20 17:56:00 The Design Matters Live session was great. Kinda like sitting in on a conversation between two friends. Not so much insight into Michael Bierut’s desgin sensibility but about who he is and what makes him tick. Besides being a Rick Moranis look-alike (in my humble opinion) he’s just as funny. He shared stories of some ... More About: Events , Graphic Design , Part
How?08 Day 3: Part 1
2008-05-20 14:52:00 Just finished the early morning session called “The Greatest Photoshop Show on Earth” lead by Russell Brown and Julieanne Kost. Their banter was fun to watch but the tips were just ok. We did get free tutorial CDs though. Now I’m waiting for Design Matters wit Debbie Millman and Pentagram’sMichael Bierut. More About: Events , Graphic Design , Part
How?08 Day 2 Recap Part 2
2008-05-20 14:44:00 Design can change Where Day 1 was physically challenging, Day 2 turned out to be mentally challenging. Eric Karjalouto of SmashLab brought up a lot of thought provoking topics when talking about his firms attempt to be more responsible about their practice. He spoke about the paradigm shift currently taking place from the “produce and consume more” ... More About: Events , Graphic Design , Recap , Part
How?08 Day 1 Pics
2008-05-19 19:22:00 I know it’s out of order but here are some pics from the excitement that was Day 1. On the way to Sametz in lovely South Boston Inside Sametz’ design studio Staircase 1 of 20 for the day More About: Events , Graphic Design
How?08 Day 2 Recap: Part 1
2008-05-19 16:36:00 Well, I have a few minutes before SmashLab’s session on Design can change. The 1st session of the day was a more technical one, on designing and color management for digital printing. Besides a few details about certain color profiles and such, it wasn’t very informative. Ironically, the best part was the shortest. Illustrator Jeff ... More About: Events , Graphic Design , Recap , Part
How?08: Day 1 Recap
2008-05-19 16:12:00 Well my brain’s about to explode and it’s only after day one! Session 1: ?InDesign Deep Dive? presented by Adobe certified trainer and author Claudia McCue of practicalia.net. Her session was as informative as it was hilarious. Even though there were a few technical snafus and she was pressed for time at the end, we all got ... More About: Events , Graphic Design , Recap
How ?08: Day 1
2008-05-18 13:48:00 So I’m finally here. My first How Conference and the excitement is palpable. Even though I’m way over dressed, (memo to me: pack sneakers and T-shirts next time) it’s a great feeling to be in the midst of like-minded design-ophiles. It’s one thing to virtually be a part of a community but there’s no substitute ... More About: Events , Graphic Design
SCAD and Savannah Make ?The Cut?
2008-05-16 23:19:00 Its that time of year again where the fashion elite gather in Savannah for the annual SCAD Fashion show, the culmination of SCAD’s annual style and design series, SCAD Style 2008. World-renowned artists, designers and industry professionals come to get a taste what SCAD’s fashion design students have cooking up this year. More About: Make
Product design initiatives for Humanity, Habitats, Health, and Happiness
2008-05-05 20:46:00 As a newbie to the world of design, it blows my mind how much of a social impact the design industry can have. One of the many examples is this awesome charitable organization called Project H Design founded by San Francisco designer/entrepreneur Emily Pilloton. She started this organization to apply product design solutions to social ... More About: Health , Inspiration , Product , Happiness
Why I love Living in Savannah: Reason 89
2008-04-28 19:16:00 The SCAD Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival This past weekend, The Savannah College of Art and Design held its annual Sidewalk Arts Festival in Forsyth Park. It’s an event I enjoy every year (and not just because I get a nifty free T-Shirt for being an alumnus). The event is always extremely well attended, both by students ... More About: Living , Events , Love , Reason
Dear Mama, You are appreciated?
2008-04-23 18:10:00 That’s right guys, Mother’s Day will soon be here. What are you going to get the woman who endured the painstaking stresses of giving birth to you, made sure your nose was snot-free, that boo-boos and ouchies were kissed and cared for, and forced you to eat brussel sprouts and carrots to keep your colon ... More About: Mama , Sustainability
An Evening with Chip Kidd
2008-04-22 16:00:00 Between around 7:45 and 9:00 last Wednesday night, The Trustees Theater was filled with riotous laughter. The culprit wasn’t a visiting comedian but a Graphic Design er. Actually, Designer/Art Director/Editor/Musician/Novelist is more accurate. Seeing Chip Kidd ’s performance that night gave me, to some extent, a sense of reassurance that I’m not crazy for being in ... More About: Inspiration , Evening
Design to Change Their Minds
2008-04-02 15:36:00 As a consumer, I can spot an “organic” or “green” product from a mile away. The packaging is usually plain, some off-beige color - just falling short of being wrapped in a brown paper bag - with a green colored font (or even a leaf, I guess to signify its friendliness to the environment). This ... More About: Design , Branding , Graphic Design , Change , Minds
Why I love Living in Savannah: Reason 3
More articles from this author:2008-04-01 15:30:00 Where else can you see these 3 Divas in one weekend? This past weekend the wife and I had the pleasure of seeing Audra McDonald, Anna Moura and Angelique Kidjo at the Savannah Music Festival, all in the space of 24 hours. Each year I’m amazed at the quantity and quality of acts the SMF brings ... More About: Living , Events , Love , Reason 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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