Promotional Design ~ Photography
That’s right. I was on Wheel of Fortune. I could go into great detail here, but I’d rather share the story I wrote for my fellow entrepreneur friends over at IndySphere….where they are “Curating All Things Indy”. I originally provided design assistance with their logo design back in early 2012 and now I’ve been invited to be a featured writer for their site.
My first story? My roller coaster Wheel of Fortune experience. Enjoy the read!
Who wants to simply read something when it can be presented in a much more visual fashion. I believe we are becoming an increasingly visual culture, relying on the image more than the text to convey a message. However, I also believe the happy medium between the two forms of communication is the infographic.
To prove my point, take a look at this infographic from Brand Flakes (@brandflakesblog). It’s a visual representation of the history of our social media world from 1971 to today…yes it goes back that far. The topic is presented in a way that is visually pleasing while still very informative.
What do you think?
brandflakesforbreakfast: social media history in one giant info-graphic.
Is it too late to review a movie 5 years after it’s release? If it is, well I don’t really care.
Last week I wrote about the top typography lessons available only (check it out to refresh your memory). When I tweeted the story out, I joking asked what my followers’ favorite font was. Right away my brother tweeted back “Helvetica…oh and by the way there is a documentary about it on Netflix.”
Surprised by his answer I immediate put the movie in my Instant Queue to watch that evening. Maybe it’s because I’m a bit of a nerd on the subject, but the documentary was astonishing. Never would I thought something as simple as a single font would have such far reaching and profound effect on our culture. Without giving too much away, let me summarize the film in an excerpt from the movie’s website. I highly encourage you to watch the film for yourself.
“Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.”
So check out the movie on Netflix, or if you are too cheap for the $7.99 subscription just click here. You will not be disappointed.
Enjoy!
Helvetica | Watch Documentary Online Free – Documentary Heaven.
A fun exercise I found in political design…which is your favorite? Mines the Kennedy one. Be sure to look through them all, although the author left out Obama down through H.W. Bush.
Branding the Presidents http://brandingtheuspresidents.tumblr.com/
I admit it. I’ve bought beer strictly based on the label. Guilty as charged. Running into the store with a limited amount of time, looking for the first thing to catch my eye…that’s my plan.
But who hasn’t?
It’s all about marketing really. As a graphic designer much of my time is spent in promoting a brand or entity. Print, web, logos, social media, event fliers…it’s all about catching the audiences attention, and engaging them enough to want what I’m presenting. So it should come as no surprise when I say I “window shop” for beer from time to time. If I like the label, I’ll probably like what’s inside.
Now to the point of this post. Oh Beautiful Beer. Oh Beautiful Beer is a site that “celebrates remarkable graphic design from the world of beer”, a site showcasing the creative energy that goes into marketing beer, and the amazing designs that result. It’s a work of art on a six-pack! I’m a huge fan and I think you will be too.
Here is their site
Oh Beautiful Beer.
Check em out on Facebook
www.facebook.com/ohbeautifulbeer
And follow them on Twitter @ohbeautifulbeer
twitter.com/ohbeautifulbeer
Enjoy!
In honor of America’s birthday, here are 20+ artistic uses of our Red White & Blue. Some you’ll recognize, others you may not.
Enjoy!
Patriotism 101: An Art History Of The American Flag | Complex.
I played with dominoes as a kid, sadly I never had a Domino Rally. That being said I would never have thought to recreate a famous work of art.
Check out this domino creation by Flippy Cat as he recreates Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”. I’ve always been impressed when people use unique mediums to create art. This example is no exception. He’s got a Mona Lisa too.
Enjoy!
Starry Night – Vincent van Dominogh – YouTube.
I have photoshop skills…but this guys has mad photoshop skills. Check out this timelapse of a Photoshop creation by artist Alexander Koshelkov. He brings together a mosaic of images to create one disturbingly beautiful piece.
Enjoy!
Luftbanza Airlines ( #Photoshop ) – YouTube.
I’m a big fan of stop motion videos, as I’ve mentioned in earlier posts. This entry from j.viewz called “Rivers and Homes” is no exception.
Enjoy!
j.viewz – rivers and homes. – YouTube.
I don’t think this staple of my diet, and I’m sure yours, needs any upgrade. But if it can be done…why the heck not. Check out this recipe from Ruth Reichl at GiltTaste.com
I myself like to do the “double-decker” version with a glass of OJ and chips. How bout you?
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