May 2008
28 posts
WatchThis was my favorite in-joke at Viget this week. Love the sunglasses.
How To Not Lie.
For the purpose of this discussion: Graphic design is lying. Let’s back that up: Designers “communicate” attractive aspects of a product or cause These aspects are “brand qualities” (affordable, high-end, authentic, cool, playful) Brand qualities are lies in that, at best, they generalize an experience which is unique from person to person and attempt to promise a...
“Death has become my co-pilot. Death sits on my shoulder every day, and reminds...”
– Kusala Bhikshu
“Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and...”
– John Donne Devotions upon Emergent Occasions, no. 17
Stefanie Posavec “On the Map” (NOTCOT) →
Crazy literary graph. Best thing I’ve seen in ages.
Cool business card designs, Part 2 | creativebits →
This is the last “cool card” thing I’ll post, honest.
GoodShapeDesign - Prints →
Some super-sweet posters with a great use of shape.
Greenpeace | Greenwashing →
I really like the flash movie on this page, as silly as it is.
Portrayal of George W. Bush in international... →
For your consideration: A compilation of foreign ads that use Bush to sell products. Surreal.
Scrapperstown - 5 clicks →
Great site intro.
Watercolour : Stina Persson →
Some crazy-great watercolor illustrations.
Alberto Cerriteño | Artwork →
Amaazzzzzzinnnnnnnng ilustrations.
Charmingwall →
Amazing logo/illustration.
Portishead Videos by Nick Uff →
Mind-blowing low-fi animation of two of the best tracks off Third.
Man oh man my hairs are short now.
Hope @mele_avery’s ridiculously long drive goes okay.
Masa Moss Reader : Bamboo Glasses →
Rarely have I wanted something as much as I want these.
May have just sent Mele an IM with swears while her mom was lookin’.
My wife just left me a message from West Virginia. Suddenly, I realize that I have no idea where she is or what she is doing.
Dessert K: Kiwi Jelly on Flickr →
ZOMG ADORABLE BUTTON.
"Needle in the Hay" - Sad Kermit →
I can’t tell if this is wrenching or completely tasteless. About right for a good YouTube video.
Mentat Wiki →
Massive wiki of mental methods for remembering, brainstorming, mental math, etc. And yeah, it’s named after that stuff in Dune.
Little House Comics →
I love this site design.
"Capture The Flag" - Dosh (live performance) →
Dosh’s complex and energizin’ song is even cooler when you watch how he makes it.
(but yeah, Experience is way better)
So far, everyone’s chosen the tryingtoohardtobefunny title over the subtle/clever one. Which, I’m sure, says nothing about me.
The Cast of Southland Tales
Sarah Michelle Gellar Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) Janeane Garofalo John Larroquette Kevin Smith Bai Ling Jon Lovitz Mandy Moore Cheri Oteri Amy Poehler Seann William Scott (Stifler) Justin Timberlake