Monthly Archives: April 2012

Hug Machine

Introduced in Singapore as part of Coke’s Open Happiness Campaign, here’s a Coke machine that takes hugs instead of money. Pretty amazing to see how this idea pretty much generated its own publicity through social and traditional media. I almost … Continue reading

Posted in Branding, Product | Tagged , | Leave a comment

How Creativity Works

Ever since I pursued the creative path, I’ve often questioned where do these ideas come from? They just don’t generate themselves out of thin air. I also find it fascinating that we’re pretty much the only animal on this planet … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Inspirations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Sababu Tees

I’ve recently had the good fortune to work with Sababu, a socially conscious T-shirt manufacturer in Mali Africa. Below shows t-shirt designs and collateral pieces developed. Empowerment Alleviates Poverty: This illustrates one of Sababu’s core values. Being as such, I … Continue reading

Posted in Apparel, Featured, Graphic Design, Inhouse | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Silvio Teixeira 100 IDS

Pretty fantastic self promotion campaign by designer/photographer Silvio Teixeira from Portugal. I’m filing this under “why didn’t I think of that?” In his own words: “100 Ids is a project that defines my identity as a designer and it is … Continue reading

Posted in Graphic Design, Stationery | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Urban Beehive

“Sustainable, environmentally friendly concept for keeping bees at home. Bees are industrial little creatures that we depend on probably more than we realize. As global bee colonies are in decline, this design contributes to the preservation of the species and … Continue reading

Posted in Product | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

This is My Home

A really charming story of Anthony Pisano and his home. Often confused as an antique shop, visitors wander in and suddenly realize they’re in this man’s home. Open and friendly, Anthony encourages them to explore. He’s a nice man with … Continue reading

Posted in Film/Motion, Inspirations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

10 Song A Week

Ten Songs A Week is a weekly blog that features a mix of ten songs from different decades, styles and origins. Curated by French graphic designer Jean Mosambi, who is also responsible for the blog’s fantastic vintage album covers. Very … Continue reading

Posted in Graphic Design, Music | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

80s Break w/ Charli XCX

I’m taking a break and kickin an 80′s throw back track from Charli XCX out of the UK. This will fit nicely in my playlist, along side those tracks from the Drive Soundtrack. Charli XCX “Nuclear Seasons” (2011) Director: Ryan … Continue reading

Posted in Film/Motion, Music | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Steven Sasson — Inventor

Inventor of the digital camera Steven Sasson, tells of how this world famous device got its humble start. Part of an ongoing series of video portraits of contemporary inventors by David Friedman. A a pretty interesting story and very well … Continue reading

Posted in Film/Motion, Inspirations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment