Remember those awesomely hypnotizing automated and extremely overcomplicated machines on movies like The Goonies, Edward Scissorhands or Back to the Future? You know, the type of machines built by combining dominoes, bowling balls, wires and balloons? Well, in case you were not familiar, these inventions are called Rube Goldberg machines (deliberately over-engineered or overdone machine that performs a very simple task in a very complex fashion, usually including a chain reaction). Melvin The Machine is a beautiful portable and traveling machine with a mission, travel the world to meet new friends. And lovely stamped postcards to document it…
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May 12
Melvin the Machine
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May 12
Portraits by Brigitte Lacombe
There’s something magical about good portrait Photography. Perhaps it is the essence and personality iconic Photographers like Avedon, Leibovitz, Halsman are able to capture and share, or simply the beautifully intriguing contrast of black and white tones combined with impeccable lighting and technique that makes us smile. French Photographer Brigitte Lacombe’s beautiful work is a great example of this. Her passion for portraits is evident in each one of her photos, and has helped her build an enviable portfolio including celebrities including Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep to name a few. Check out her work after the jump…
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May 12
Panic Room
I love hotels that go the extra mile to set themselves apart and please guests. And no, I’m not talkign about Continental breakfast… I’m talking about hotels that understand the importance of art and aesthetics. We’ve seen (and love) collaborations between the Ace Hotel and artists like the great Dana Tanamachi or Timothy Goodman, my hometown’s Icon Brickell and Philippe Starck, and many more. Today, I want to share another lovely collaboration between graffiti artist TILT and French hotel Au Vieux Panier called Panic Room. The concept? Simple, divide an impeccably white room in two by decorating one half full of graffiti and color. The result? Badass!
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May 12
Mr. Hipp
With so many different styles and talented Illustrators, it is almost impossible to pick a favorite. And this is a very good thing! I recently discovered the great work of Mr. Hipp and I’ve been loving it so much that I have to share it today. Dan Hipp is a very talented Southern California based Illustrator with an impressive, unique and fun style. His work combines iconic characters with witty analogies, comic interpretations and of course, a fair share of zombies! Dan has created work for DC Comics, Cartoon Network and Wired to name a few…
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May 12
Instagram Socialmatic Camera
The internet is full of rumors. Some bad and some freakin’ amazing ones like the one I want to share today. To state that Instagram has become one of the most popular, loved and downloaded apps would be an understatement. In fact, I know most of you reading this right now have an account (ahem… theeblog) But what if this app could turn into a real camera capable of shooting, editing and printing all your photos? Sweet, I know… Thanks to the great folks at ADR Studio, this could become a reality! The Socialmatic Camera Project has been launched, hoping to get support and contributions from Instagramers around the world in order to produce this beauty! Check out some prototype photos and support the cause!
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May 12
The Avengers. End Credit Sequence.
Whether you were among the many who stayed until the end of the credits (it surprises me that people still don’t know this by now) or the few that left early, I KNOW you enjoyed the amazing end credit sequence featuring beautiful CG! shots of each hero’s weapon or armor. Well, if you are like me and were wondering who created this beauty, we got answers. Method Studios an award-winning international visual effects group was commissioned to create the main title and main-on-end sequence for The Avengers, and I must say, they killed it! Check out the video and some photos after the jump!
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May 12
ZSO-NYC
You already know I am a huuuge fan of my extremely cool and talented friend Sara Blake/’ZSO’. In fact, I love her beautiful and inspiring work so much, I’ve featured it a few times and each time I do, I receive lots of emails and questions so I am glad you enjoy it as much as I do. With that being said, I have a treat for you today. For over a year, Sara has been working on a personal project combining her unique illustration style and fashion that I, as a follower and devoted reader of her blog, have been waiting for. ZSO-NYC is Sara’s new venture and can be described as a Manhattan based boutique specializing in illustrated textiles. To put it simple, badass fashion accessories! Check out some photos of the boutique’s first item called ‘Tantrum Scarf’ and get one today!
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May 12
The Shops at Target
I’ve always believed good design, strong branding and clever advertising are essential for organizations, specially in the retail world. Target is a perfect example of a company that not only understood this, but also believed and executed this simple formula to perfection, giving it a considerable advantage over its competition. What I personally love about this brand is that they are constantly evolving and taking on new ideas and concepts. Ideas that range from ambitious and extremely successful collaborations with iconic brands like Missoni or Jason Wu to their newest venture, The Shops at Target. An innovative boutique concept that was launched this week and that I am sure you will see soon at your local stores. Learn more after the jump!
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May 12
Obey The Giant
Whether you love him or hate him, Shepard Fairey has made a name for himself in the Graffiti, Design and yes, even Art world thanks to his signature style and iconic imagery. Although most of us know that Fairey gained notoriety thanks to his 1989 Andre the Giant Has a Posse poster campaign, not many of us know much more about his early years until now, thanks to Julian Marshall, a 22-year-old film director from Washington, DC who directed a short narrative film Fairey’s early life and the origin of OBEY GIANT. Find out more…
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May 12
Crazy Hollywood by Martin Schoeller
If you are a Photographer or simply love Photography, you might know Mr. Martin Schoeller or his iconic “Close Up” work, but if that still doesn’t ring a bell, I am sure you have been exposed to his amazing photos whether through magazines, websites or campaigns, so it’s all good. Being that his “Close Up” series tend to define him, I wanted to share his funnier and creative side through stunning Hollywood celebrities portraits and editorials. The personality, intensity, tones and composition of these photos are flawless and reflect his amazing talent. Check them out, I’m sure you’ll enjoy them as much as I do. Happy (long weekend) Friday!
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May 12
edX
As a strong believer and supporter of continuing education, I think it is imperative to constantly ‘update’ ourselves and utilize any means available to improve as professionals… and human beings. With that being said, today I am excited to share a brilliant education initiative by two of the most recognized Universities in the world that might change the future of education. EdX is a joint partnership between MIT and Harvard University to offer online learning to millions of people around the world. For free. This great joint venture will provide students access to Ivy League professors and real university courses regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status. And THAT my friends, is great news!
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May 12
The beautiful work of Jon Contino
Do you believe in love at first sight? No? Well, things are about to change because today you’re going to fall in love with the sweet, sweet work of Brooklyn based Jon Contino. Jon’s work perfectly combines the best of both worlds. Beautiful, clean and clever aesthetics with the nostalgia of vintage design, illustration and tones. As a ‘vintage’ geek, I have to say I’ve been in love with Jon’s work since I first saw it a year ago and his admirable type and lettering skills have always been an inspiration. Check out some of his work after the jump!
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May 12
Silent World
We’ve all had a crazy dream at least once. But how many of us have dreamt about being the last human on earth walking desolated streets or cities ala I am Legend or Vanilla Sky. French and German Photographers Lucy & Simon certainly did, or thought of this when creating their series “Silent World” which features a lovely collection of empty -and eerie iconic landmarks including Times Square, Place de l’Opera, Wall Street, Place de la Concorde and Tian’anmen Square. Enjoy them after the jump!
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May 12
The Dark Knight Rises – Third Trailer
Third trailer is out including more dialogue and great scenes! Can’t wait…
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Apr 12
Hello Brooklyn
What started as a rumor-campaign with ‘leaked’ tweets, photos and part owner JayZ’s ’subtle’ hints has finally been confirmed as the new Brooklyn Nets have launched their new logo, campaign and website. As you should know by now, the Nets relocated to Brooklyn after a few seasons in New Jersey. The move, along with a new arena and new look will not only revitalize the franchise and generate a lot of new revenue in merchandise but will also give Brooklyn a deserved home team. Design-wise, I must say I like the strong use of Black & White and boldness which is carried well on promo videos and merchandise. Unlike that garbage Marlins logo we got stuck with… Check out some photos and videos after the jump.
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Apr 12
I guess it was my turn…
You know how people always say that imitation is the biggest form of flattery… bullshit. Last night, thanks to an email from an awesome reader in Australia, I found some douchebags called Roar With Us using some of my ‘just for fun’ personal lettering/type exercises on their portfolio and what’s even worse, attempting to sell it on threadless. While I know copying and stealing work online will probably never stop, I feel like I have to do my part and expose hacks like these. Check out some photos after the jump. Oh! and sorry for the early week rant :)
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Apr 12
Behind the Scenes: NYC Photo Shoot
It’s been a while since I posted some of my own work so I decided to share one of my latest fun assignments combining Art Direction, Photography, Fashion and of course, beautiful NYC. The project: a campaign photo shoot for a New York hotel. On this job, I had the pleasure of working with an amazing team of talented professionals including my dear friend and great Photographer Pablo Garcia, Makeup and Hair master Kristen Arnett, the beautiful Ashley Sherrill and my good buddy Lee Dahlberg. These are some of my personal photos and behind the scenes views which hopefully show all the details and hard work behind a shoot like this and a little bit more of what I do :)
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Apr 12
History of New York in Photos
Today’s post is for all you Photography, Architecture and NYC lovers like me. New York City’s Department of Records recently launched the Municipal Archives Online Gallery. An gallery composed of almost a million digitized photographs taken mostly by anonymous photographers and municipal workers dating back to the mid-1800s. This collection covers New York City’s history thoroughly from its architecture and people to its infamous depression and organized crime era. Unfortunately, due to unexpected traffic and demand, the site is temporarily down but thanks to the great folks at The Daily Mail, here are some beautiful photos we can enjoy in the meantime.
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Apr 12
Don Draper’s new pad
I know most of you are Mad Men fans so here’s one you’ll enjoy. As you probably know by now, Don moved to a new apartment in the Upper East Side, and as expected, the entire era-style set, decoration and references are spotless. Vibrant tones, lots of wood and some interesting wallpapers have been meticulously planned and fabricated in order to represent Don’s new life. Check it out after the jump!
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Apr 12
Geek toy of the week: Pebble
We all know what happened to that “…in the year 2,000 there will be flying cars!” theory so let’s bring it down a notch. Imagine a watch that can control your iTunes library, receive emails, calendar alerts, Facebook and Twitter feeds while GPS’ing and computing your runs, cycling and even golf? Too good to be true? Well, meet Pebble. A watch that does… everything I just mentioned :)
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