Wouldn’t it be fancy if I had time to post some cool news about some other guy who was doing really radical stuff in a far, far away place making lots of money being cool…? Well, until then, check out the delightful write up on Sevnthsin over at Rake Magazine.
3 comments October 21st, 2008
So I thought I would try something a little different today. Instead of posting one or two long and probably under informative entries, I will do only one big post highlighting a list of things that caught my eye this morning. Thus, leaving the information seeking portion to you and letting the viewers decide what content is exciting. So take a second, look through the content and search your little hearts out. Enjoy.
A book cover can really change your opinion on the reading material. Crush Agency, out of the UK, makes me think twice about diving into a book of such controversial proportions through a simple but effective cover redesign. Via FormFiftyFive
The Apartment, an interior design group out of NYC, converted an old YMCA into a nasty (good nasty) 5 bedroom apartment building. Pretty rad. Via DesignYouTrust
Radiohead takes another “new age” step in marketing and releases all of the instrumental elements from the track, Reckoner, to the public. Diplo does official remix to launch the effort. Fans and musicians get to pitch in and make their own remixes. Via Booooooom!
An interesting look into some of the statistics and American demographic research compiled by Bill. Great content, sexy site. Via ffffound
Terry Richardson knows how to take a good flick or two. Here is what happens when you out him in a room with Barack Obama and put a Vibe budget behind it. Old news, but still pretty refreshing. Via Hypebeast
1 comment September 28th, 2008
I know, I know, videos… I’m not usually all on the video tip, but I’ve been coming across a lot of awesome interviews on Karmaloop TV and felt I’d pass along what I could. This one is a quick bit about Toki Doki creator / designer, Simone Legno. It’s kind of interesting to hear what these business owners have to say about their own lines and products. I feel like listening to these interviews really serves as a way to bring us back to the foundation of the artform and helps shed some light on the industry as a whole, plus I’m kind of an info geek, so listening to people tell their stories is rad to me and keeps me motivated, hopefully it can do the same for you. Enjoy!
Add comment September 1st, 2008
So after reading the Changethethought™ blog today, I realized I hadn’t visited my ffffound account in a while. I love ffffound, it’s great. It’s actually so great that whenever I go there I seem to spend a couple hours trailing around looking for awesome new pics and grand sources of additional inspiration. If you ever have a few hours to burn, check it out. There is a really cool RSS feed for it too.
3 comments March 25th, 2008
I apologize for letting everyone marinate in the last post for the last few days. I had the intent of putting something else up after and never made it happen. So, to change the mood and share some happy fun cheery informationally splendid content, I offer you a peek into Current TV. Chances are the more “hip” and aware portion of you all have been reading and watching this for a while now. I finally just had the blessed experience of catching my first episodes last week. I DO NOT like television for the most part. I think it’s terribly useless and dramatically out dated in its content and its format. These were my glum emotions towards it about a week ago, I now can be proud to say, some friends (Tran & Josh) shared their T.V. and couch long enough to share this wondrous broadcast treat. It showed me that there is hope for television as a device to share information and offer people a chance to be involved. The show is comprised of mostly user generated content and gives viewers less shit and more info. It’s almost set up like a series of short infomercials or documentaries. Some of what is aired is chosen by viewers and other, by the producers. It puts television back in the hands of the intent and caring public, without bashing you in the face with subliminal corporate bias. There is also a really good website that goes along with the whole scheme as well. Make sure to check ‘em both out, share what you like, and maybe what you don’t like. I like it, maybe you will too?
Don’t forget, it’s just as much our responsibility to write, as it is your’s to participate in our blog (along with any other) in the form of comments and discussion. It’s what separates involved and productive citizens from evil consumers…
Oh you can find the times and channels the broadcasts air, on the website.
1 comment February 7th, 2008
“we will remember that there is something happening in America; that we are not as divided as our politics suggests; that we are one people; we are one nation; and together, we will begin the next great chapter in the American story with three words that will ring from coast to coast; from sea to shining sea.”
Yes. We. Can.
Add comment February 2nd, 2008
Yet again the bloody holidays have set us back on getting ahead. It seems no matter what you do during the holidays things slow down. So, as a sort of introduction to the new year, I’m gonna give you all a quick run down on some things to come for the beginning of ‘08. In the past week, the new JoyEngine blog went live, Celeste, myself and Dubs are introduced on their site as contributors along with an extensive and apt list of others. Seshn also gave us the opportunity to be contributors on their site as well. The Shoppe will is scheduled to open in about a month. We’ve all been super excited and busy extending our services to help Tran and Emma get things dialed for their opening. I was given the opportunity to be a judge in the AIGA Design Jam 08 (more news on that soon enough, set for the 16th of Jan.). Dubs is slowly getting a site put together so he can show of his work! I am in the process of a redesign on my own site. Dubs and I are plotting a potential redesign of the BIGHAIRYMONSTER space in The Fabric Lab. And, tonight is Project Runway night at The Fabric Lab! Im sure there are a few things I’ve forgot about… But as always, we’ll keep you informed as best we can.
1 comment January 2nd, 2008
Our good friends over at JoyEngine have finally unleashed the new site! The blog is now entirely driven by contributors, so expect constant content about all the local artsy fartsy events and happenings. They’re will be a good variety of other stuff as well, like rad design links, the newest freshest kicks, and that “funny video you saw on YouTube last night.” Lifter Baron and I will be over there dropping some random hotness for the the blog as well. Ch-check check it out.
4 comments December 28th, 2007
Lifter Baron and I were cruising around town today and noticed that Plastic Chapel’s former space is now Superheroes, a letterpress gallery. I believe that the space is the latest venture of Ian Coyle, the man behind Composition’s website. No one was around so we didn’t really get a chance to probe. I’m also curious, about whether or not they do custom print jobs because I might make my next set of business cards with them. More photos here.
1 comment December 24th, 2007
Space Collective is a creative exchange platform where forward thinking terrestrials share information and ideas about possible futures within our own lifetime.
I suggest watching all videos from The Future of Everything series as well as others perceptions about the internet here.
3 comments December 18th, 2007
Jaime Kopke of designklub sent over a Denver design guide to Design*Sponge this morning. It’s a damn good list, especially for all the holiday shoppers this winter. Be sure to check it out here.
Another thought, What the f-ck is the deal with always using mountains to represent Denver (like Design*Sponge image above)? A. you can’t see them half the time and B. Denver actually has a skyline. Let’s show our city some love and represent it the right way. Perhaps like so:
3 comments December 5th, 2007
I like to read, I especially like to learn. Using that as a sort of mantra for the day, I would like to offer you a suggested text. The book is called “Type Addicted” the publisher is Viction:ary. If you don’t know who Viction:ary is, you should check em out. They have released maybe the most comprehensive selection of design related books I have yet to come across. This book is one of their newest released and offers a ton of rad typography related info and imagery. Yup thats right, even if you don’t read, you can still look at the pretty pictures. And remember, the smarter you are, the smarter we all are… not only as human beings but as designers and artists alike. So raise the bar and pick up their new book if you get the chance.
Add comment December 1st, 2007
Demolition has begun at the newest venture on Colfax! The Shoppe (a cereal, cupcake, and design boutique) is the newest collaboration between The Fabric Lab and Emma Rose Cakes. Emma and Tran plan to open at the beginning of the new year with tasty cereal concoctions, cupcakes, and a super fresh stock of designer magazines and books. We’ll keep you posted on the progress.
2 comments November 29th, 2007
