Thursday 27 January 2011
Minibar for the Mind
Source: Urban Junkies
Wednesday 26 January 2011
RPM's Creative Blog
Tuesday 25 January 2011
grain edit
Grainedit is one of my favorite blogs. It spans graphic design, typography, three-dimensional design and magazine spreads, highlighting the latest up-and-coming artistic talents. The blog is based in California and focuses on classic design work from the 1950s-1970s including interviews, articles, designers’ libraries as well as examples of rare design annuals, type specimens, ephemera, posters and vintage kids' books.
Monday 24 January 2011
Bookshelf Porn
Friday 21 January 2011
False Rumours on Twitter
Thursday 20 January 2011
Brands Go Royal Wedding Mad!
While reading Marketing Magazine today, I saw that drinks manufacturer Halewood International is set to launch a limited edition Prince William champagne to celebrate his wedding to Kate Middleton. Good idea? Perhaps. But mostly it got me thinking about the extent to which brands are going to 'cash in' on this happy couple, and let's be honest, if the Olympics are anything to go by, the impact will be huge.
Stanley Gibbons, the stamp collecting and memorabilia group, said it expects to hugely benefit from sales of commemorative mugs, vases and stamps, and in fact the royal wedding is expected to hand UK businesses a £620M boost, according to retail research group Verdict.
So, besides the bubbly, I wonder what we'll see next? William and Kate cereal flakes? A royal wedding iPhone app? Faces of Kate and Will on Walkers Crisps packets? Kate Middleton herself appears to be turning into her own brand, whether she likes it or not, and courtiers plan to warn businesses, especially retailers, that using Miss Middleton's full name to promote clothing ranges could put them in violation of copyright laws.
Let's watch this space, but in the meantime, here's some brilliantly-crafted unofficial memorabilia produced by KK Outlet in East London.
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Chris Climbs Kilimanjaro!
Our Accountant Chris Hughes decided to set himself a huge personal achievement by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro last week. The physically and mentally challenging climb that leads travellers up and along the Rongai Route took him a total of seven days, including one day's acclimatisation at 3700ft.
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Adidas Virtual Shopping Wall
Adidas has created the first virtual shopping wall in order to extend their shoe 'stock' in-store. Consumers approach the interactive wall, scroll through the available shoes and click on the model they like. The shoe is then spun at every angle so that the consumer is able to fully see the shoe's shape and design.
The information available next is truly phenomenal. The consumer can flick through the entire marketing story behind the shoe, including a description of all facts about the model (as detailed as how many goals were scored in the World Cup using it) and the entire technology that lies behind the design. They can even see what is being said about the shoe in the world of social media through live Twitter feeds and reviews that all appear on-screen.
If satisfied with their choice, the consumer is then able to order through a portable trackpad, and either pay on credit card or at the till. This is a really fantastic and exciting concept from Adidas, utilising digital technology to give consumers instant access to all the information they could need when purchasing.
Monday 17 January 2011
National Geographic's 7 Billion Video
To launch National Geographic’s year-long look at population growth, the channel created a brilliantly-crafted and really interesting video that focuses on the impact and consequences of a population of seven billion.
The video delivers factual content in an engaging way, addressing death, birth, space and landscape through facts, animated images and photography.
Friday 14 January 2011
Reading Means Resisting
Thursday 13 January 2011
Interactive Installation Project for Classic Car Show
HUSH, a New York City-based creative team, was approached by Hearst Media to do a massive installation project for the Classic Car Show in Pebble Beach, California, for Infiniti. Hearst wanted HUSH to create a space that was technology-focused interactive media in order to promote Infiniti’s command of new technology and forward-thinking. The installation became one of the most talked about parts of the entire show, and the larger than life display is dynamic and interactive in design, which kept people coming back for more.
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Mini Snow Globe
Tuesday 11 January 2011
It Helps To Tweet!
Monday 10 January 2011
Milan Light Festival
Inspired by the Butterflies Oasis based in Palestro Street in Milan, this light butterflies installation by Chiara Lampugnani is a homage to nature through what the artist describes as 'the splendour and magic of light'. The light project aims to bring the bustling, busy and fast-paced city of Milan to a standstill, helping people think about the simple, beautiful things in life. The project forms part of the Milan International LED Light Festival. Check out this site to see the rest of the creative designs. The Light Festival continues until January 10th.