Google Ads Pay off

Alec Brownstein took out Google Ads for five prominent advertising creative directors (Scott Viltrone, Ian Reichenthal, Gerry Graf, Tony Granger and David Droga). When [they] googled themselves they saw a personalized message from Alec asking for a job. The actual message linked to Alec's online portfolio.

Classic!

Saul Bass(ified) Tron

Dieter Steffman Fonts

Whilst searching for more information on the @font-face construct, I came across Dieter Steffmann's font collection. Enjoy.

Ten Principles for Good Design - Dieter Rams

Dieter Rams is one of most influential industrial designers of the late 20th century. His work is defined by elegance, simplicity and rigourous detail. His influence is evident amongst many designer's such as Jonathan Ive (Apple) or virtually any other designer who subscribes to the "Less and More" ethos.

As one of my favourite [industrial] Designers, Dieter Ram's principles of good design have be come common place for what I believe is the "right" approach. In fact, Rams' ten principles of good design have shape and inspired the design community for over 40 years.

Dieter Rams' Ten Principles of good design:
Good design is innovative.
Good design makes a product useful.
Good design is aesthetic.
Good design makes a product understandable.
Good design is unobtrusive.
Good design is honest.
Good design is long-lasting.
Good design is thorough down to the last detail.
Good design is environmentally friendly.
Good design is as little design as possible.

For more about Dieter Rams, you can visit Vitsoe.com or head over the MoMA or Design Museum

Happy St. David's Day

"Be joyful, and keep your faith and your creed. Do the little things that you have seen me do and heard about. I will walk the path that our fathers have trod before us."

Schools Kill Creativity

As children we are never frightened of creatively exploring at the risk of being wrong, but we grow older our education system and culture aid in the unlearning of creativity and help children minimize the risk of being wrong.

Don't let you your body be a vessel to transport your head from meeting to meeting.

World's First Full-size Lego House

Came across this article the other day... Pretty amazing. Of course, I'm pretty neurotic about having all the same colour pieces!

Happy Earth Day

In light of the all the doom and gloom of the economic down turn, it's refreshing to think that humans haven't lost sight of the things that are truly important in life. So put on some boots and go for a walk, get your hands in dirt, plant a tree or just in enjoy the outdoors. Make a conscious effort to be a part of the solution, not the problem.

Happy Earth Day.