There are stories that can make us smile, feel good and even inspire us. The story I want to share today does it all! Meet Caine, an extremely talented, resourceful and inspiring 9 year old boy from east LA who spent his summer vacation building his very own cardboard arcade. This film narrates Caine’s story, directed and narrated by Nirvan Mullick, Caine’s first -and for a while- only customer. I strongly suggest you watch this video today, not only is it a great story about a boy’s imagination and determination, but also about hope and the power of good will in people (yup, there’s still some left out there) and of course, social media. Enjoy and share it!
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Jul 11
TATTLY!
We all love tattoos. But honestly, I know I am way too, how would you say it… picky? when it comes to design - specially if it’s permanent - to get one. What style to choose? Color? Black & White? My own work? Location? See what I mean? The possibilities for permanent unhappiness are endless! Luckily for me, and for all of you weirdos like me out there :) the always awesome Tina Roth Eisenberg aka SwissMiss created the perfect solution. Designy Temporary Tattoos! Not only are these cool tattoos temporary, they have been designed by some of the coolest names in Design like James Victore, Frank Chimero, Jessica Hische, etc… Now you can stroll the mall in style, and show off a different tat every week!
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Jun 11
Day at the races…
Every now and then I like to switch things up a bit and slip some personal work or fun stuff I like to share with you. And today is one of those days :) I know most of you might be familiar with racing movies like Fast and The Furious and more specific, Tokyo Drift. Well, this past weekend I had the chance to attend the West Palm Beach leg of the Formula Drift 2011 Pro Championship courtesy of Team Falken -which by the way hooked us up with some really nice VIP passes- allowing us to experience this event from a different perspective by meeting drivers, models :) and teams. As always, I took my camera and snapped some photos I wanted to share, so check them out, and if you have a chance to attend one of these events, do it!
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May 11
Breakfast Interrupted
Yes, breakfast is an essential part of your day and it’s good for you. But you know what’s better? Playing with it while filming every drip, crash, jump and splash at 1,000 fps with a sweet Phantom HD Gold. Don’t take my word for it, check out this delicious video by Bruton Stroube Studios as well as some behind the scenes and production photos and video.
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Apr 11
Brain Farm
I am a sucker for reels. And I know most of you are too. There’s something about those 3-5 minutes filled with amazing footage, animations and tracks that captivate us. Now, imagine if you add amazing nature aerial shots, extreme filming techniques and a few explosions… we’ll have a badass reel! This is what they guys at Brain Farm do. They kick ass. Check out and enjoy their 2010 reel after the jump.
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Apr 11
Magnum Pleasure Hunt
You might remember that awesome Perrier+Dita Von Teese site by the geniuses at B-Reel we talked about a while back (here). Well, they have done it again. This time, they partnered with Lowe Brindfors and Unilever to create an interesting and entertaining new site who invites the user to get involved and play, literally surfing the net from site to site, while collecting points, or in this case, bonbons.
Check out some photos, video and the site after the jump…
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Apr 11
Typeplace
Are you always snappin’ cool, crazy or funny photos with your phone? I do! In fact, I think we all do it on a daily basis. Whether for inspiration, memories or simply to make fun of some crazy lady and her outfit on facebook. (I’m talking about you lady in the vinyl pants at the supermarket) Well, if you are like me and enjoy using your phone camera, you will love this new app. Typeface is an app that allows users from all over the world to share beautiful typography they find, shoot and upload. See, I knew you would like it…
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Apr 11
Mom, this is how twitter works.
By now, most of us know how twitter works. Yet, there are people that are not that familiar with it (I’m talking about you suits, marketing, sales and ’social media’ sellers and “experts”.) But hey! there’s still hope, and to make things easier for you, the always awesome Jessica Hische has created a little site called mom, this is how twitter works.‘, dissecting the whole process and making it easy to comprehend. Visit her site to check it out, create a profile and go crazy posting!
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Apr 11
Jack & Jones Fitness Club
There’s a new sexy controversial ad and yes, you bet you can find it here! Jack & Jones has launched a new TV ad featuring the beautiful Tina Casciani to promote their new collection and Jack & Jones Fitness Club! An online club dedicated to prepare guys and get ‘em ready for the tons of sexy, hot action they’ll get thanks to their new clothes. Check out the sexy video after the jump and links and photos (including VIP) from the fitness club site.
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Apr 11
The Hangover II Trailer
Yes! It’s officially out and it looks as awesome and crazy as we all thought it would be. Happy Friday!
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Mar 11
Hottie Body Hump Club
Jimmy Kimmel is at it again, producing great and funny sketches. After the long and boooring Oscars Ceremony, Jimmy debuted his latest infomercial. This, ladies and gentlemen, is how Hollywood babes stay in shape. Thanks to Jimmy K’s workout program combining Pilates and Humping. And what better way to introduce this new product than with the help and testimonials of celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, MINKA KELLY!, Sofia Vergara, Eva Longoria, Emily Blunt and Lindsay Lohan… But why waste time reading about it… check the video after the jump! Oh, and… Our apologies to Matt Damon, we ran out of time
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Feb 11
Video Games vs. Real Life
Remember those good ol’ Mario Bros., Punch-Out, Duck Hunt! or Mortal Kombat days? Did you ever wonder how awesome those powers and skills would be in real life? (I know you did!) Then you must check this awesome series by London based Graphic Designer Aled Lewis combining game characters and real photos.
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Jan 11
iPad Photoshoot
If you are into photography or have played in a professional studio you might know how complicated it is to play or modify light and how expensive pro equipment is! As if this wasn’t hard enough, Jesse Rosten released a video documenting a photo shoot based solely on iPads as light sources. Check out the video and his explanation after the jump!
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Dec 10
The Digital Story of Nativity
Wether you are a Christmas or Holidays type, this funny and well done video by EXCENTRIC will sure make you smile and forget about the insane mall crowds :)
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Dec 10
Comic Sans Criminal
Yes, we all hate the font, and if you are like me, it has been permanently deleted from your computer, just in case… London based designerMatt Dempsey designed a lovely site aimed to those (account executives, marketing and sales departments and clients) who still think newsletters, office announcements or billboards should be cute.
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Dec 10
I Just Had Sex
The first single of The Lonely Island’s 2nd album. Featuring Akon, Jessica Alba, Blake Lively and John McEnroe.
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Dec 10
FriendsWithYou
If you were in Miami for Art Basel this year, you probably visited numerous galleries, exhibitions and installations… but there was one that became a favorite amongst locals and tourist and kept popping up throughout every social media network. Yes, Rainbow City! And how could it not? When you combine design, art, happiness, friendship, colors, fun and green space, something magical happens! And the awesome folks at FriendsWithYou know this very well!
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Dec 10
Sanrio 50th Anniversary – Art Basel 2010
As most of you know, Art Basel Miami takes place the first week of December every year and it could easily be considered one of the most, if not the most, important art show in the US. And what better way to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th birthday than a colorful and fun exhibition in the heart of Miami’s Design District during Art Basel. The exhibition, curated by Roger Gastman and Zio Fulcher, included a mini-store, free tattoo parlor and art by POSE, Anthony Lister, Shepard Fairey and David McDowell. Now, I know you might be thinking, Hello Kitty…? but hey! Check out the photos I took this weekend and you might understand why Sanrio’s was one of the most talked about exhibitions during Art Basel this year.
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Nov 10
Blapp Friday!
My good friend Edward and the great guys at Appsolute Media announced this week they will be celebrating Black Friday by offering, for this one day only, their fun and addictive apps for FREE! That’s right peeps, whether you love to stay home and avoid insane crowds or you are up at 6AM in line waiting to pick up a vacuum your wife really wants, these apps could be the perfect companion and entertainment! Check them out, Get ‘em and support them by sharing with your friends!
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