If I begin telling you about a new form of decentralized digital currency and the importance of creating different peer-to-peer solutions, specially for online transactions, chances are you might as, what does this have to do with Design or visual inspiration. But, if this explanation is accompanied by a sweet short video featuring great animations, colors and yes, information, you will agree with me that things tend to be more interesting when they look great! ‘Bitcoin Explained’ is a great video created, directed and animated by talented Designer/Director Duncan Elms. Check it out after the jump!
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Apr 13
Facebook Home
It is no surprise that Facebook continues to launch new applications, apps and products constantly. With such a massive market and user base… wouldn’t you? I am sure most fo you already heard the news yesterday but in case you missed it, here’s a little post about the new Facebook Home. In short, Facebook Home is an app for Android devices which will turn them into not just a phone but a social phone. So, if tapping the Facebook icon on your phone drives you crazy and takes 0.002 seconds of your life, now you can have your Facebook news feed available immediately as pasrt of your phone’s home screen. Now, would this new product really take off and become as popular as Facebook? Hmmm not sure…
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Apr 13
Google’s Newest Addition
Google has just announced their newest addition to traditional Search. Google Nose. Knowing that users always expect more and are constantly looking for ways to enhance their online experience, Google developed this new technology that will not only provide search results, but could also provide scents as well as capture and determine scents we might search for. Take a video tour after the jump or visit Google.com/nose for more information and to download it. (Still in Beta stage)
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Nov 12
Recent Work: Latin Grammy Awards
As we approach the Holidays, specially Thanksgiving, there are many things I am very grateful for and that I want to share. No, no, don’t worry, I am not getting emotional… But I am. I am very grateful for being able to do what I love every single day, having the best family one could ever ask for, for the great and talented colleagues and friends I am fortunate to have and for the constant opportunities and challenges I am presented with. And today, I want to share one of my latest challenges/projects. You might remember a project I shared back in October featuring some work I did for the country’s leading spanish TV station, Univision (HERE) As you can imagine, it was an exciting project that introduced me to ‘TV world’ and opened the door to the opportunity of working again with these great folks, but this time on a way bigger scale and for a way bigger audience. The XIII Latin Grammy Awards.
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Nov 12
Instagram Profiles on the Web
Big news for all of us Instagram lovers as the launch of Instagram Profiles on the Web has been announced. Yup, your IG photos will now be easier to stalk browse and share online thanks to yo your very own custom page… which looks just like your Facebook profile. Really? That’s the best they could do? Although they are not fully available yet, there are a few pages you can check out in the meantime… Opinions?
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Nov 12
Air New Zealand + The Hobbit
Let’s face it, airplane safety videos are dull, boring and sometimes annoying (and painful, like those old 90s videos AmericanAirlines still plays). Yes, I know they can save lives but we’re not here to make sense are we? But wait, not all airlines have this “who gives a shit” attitude when it comes to their onboard experience. Jet Blue and Virgin Airlines, for example, have turned me not only into a customer but a fan as well. Last year I had the chance of flying Virgin and watched what until today, was the coolest and funnest safety video I had seen. Today, I want to share a new addition to the cool safety video club, courtesy of Air New Zealand. Their fun and over-the-top Hobbit inspired feature shows how something so dull as a safety video could be turned into a fun and entertaining experience with just a bit of caring. Check out the video after the jump!
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Oct 12
Bouncing on the River
Yeah, Tina might have rolled on the river, but French architecture firm AZC thought it would be funner to allow parisians to bounce across the River. How? By installing an inflatable bridge equipped with giant trampolines, dedicated to the joyful release from gravity as one bounces above the river. This project was presented as part of the “Contemporary Bridge – Paris” competition and it was awarded third place. Don’t know about you, but all I can ask myself is, what could ever beat a bouncing bridge!!!?
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Oct 12
Thank You Felix!
I’ve always had this fascination with space and I remember many dreams involving space travel or being able to ‘fly out there’. Well, yesterday, the dream of an adventurous kid became a reality as he was the first human being to travel to the edge of space with the unique goal of freefalling down to earth. Today I want to thank Felix Baumgartner for inspiring kids (and many of us) to keep dreaming and fight for their dreams. And also share some stunning photos and video of his amazingly supersonic freefall from 128k feet, which happened yesterday, in case you live under a rock :) If you are still not familiar with this fun mission, here’s a brief explanation: Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner, sponsored by Red Bull, traveled to the edge of space to jump back to earth breaking a few records such as fastest freefall (breaking sound barrier), altitude and time records. For the detailed description, continue reading…
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Oct 12
‘Stunning’ Interactive Print Ad by Lexus
When it comes to advertising, there’s no such things as moderation or complacency, and perhaps that’s one of the things I like about it. Companies are constantly trying to outdo each other, and battle to be the one that launches that ‘it’ campaign, and of course, dominates the market. To prove my point, today I want to share a printed+interactive ad for Lexus that, if you have not seen it yet, will blow your socks off. And that perhaps will replace all existing QR codes n advertising. Please! The magazine ad was created using CinePrint, and to put it simple, once your magazine page is combined with your iPad, the entire ad becomes interactive. Sounds crazy? Check it out!
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Oct 12
Facebook’s First Brand Video
As you probably know by now, Facebook announced they’ve reached 1 billion! users, and as part of their celebration, their first ever ad campaign/brand video has been released. Last year, I attended a branding conference in San Francisco, which included Facebook’s Ben Barry and Everett Katigbak, and was among the group of people who had the chance to preview some of Facebook’s ads and brand videos that are schedule to roll out and they all focus on the human side of Facebook and what it can really do for society, other than stalking and were done by Wieden & Kennedy. Check it!
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Sep 12
Time for some happy news…
Today I want to share some exciting news. After being a fan of the Miami Ad School and their incredibly talented alumni for many years – and after a few guest speaking and online courses at different schools, I am stoked and honored to announce that I am joining this amazing institution starting this coming quarter! The only fun twist, I will not be joining as a student. Instead, I’ll be on the other side of the class teaching – don’t like that word as much as sharing with my students my passion and what I’ve learned over the years in this business (you know that moment when you count years and realize how old you really are…) If you know me, you know about my passion and love for what I do and I can’t wait to spend some time with a classroom full of inspiring creative people. A special thank you to the wonderful faculty for being simply great! and to my good friend Juan. Oh, and if you’re registered for my class, get ready because it’s gonna be a fun one!
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Sep 12
GQ + Gap
Here’s one for you gents! As a looong time GQ reader I am excited to announce that Gap and GQ are collaborating and launching an exclusive collection due to hit select stores tomorrow, September 27th. What type of collaboration you ask? Well, a collaboration including names like Todd Snyder, Ian Velardi, Mark McNairy, BLK DNM, Ovaldia & Sons and Saturdays NYC, named Best New Menswear Designers in America 2012. Whether you consider yourself a Fashion savvy man or not, this is a collection you should definitely check out! To my Miami friends, the collection will be available tomorrow at Aventura Mall and Lincoln Road Store. Don;t live in Miami? No prob, check available stores in your town using this Store Locator.
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Sep 12
Brand New Conference 2012!
I’m back! As most of you know and probably noticed, things have been a bit slow around here since I was out of town, enjoying some much needed vacation. But don’t you think for a second that because I was traveling, business was not being take care of – in fact, I did my fare share of working, learning and preparing cool material to share. You see, part of this vacation was dedicated to what now has become a yearly tradition and must-attend event for me. I had the pleasure of attending the 2012 Brand New Conference and today, as it has become also customary, I want to share some of my photos and experiences, specially for those of you who were not able to attend. Now, let me begin by reiterating that this Branding conference is by far my favorite ‘Design-related’ event of the year. It always amazes, charges and inspires me -and everyone I’ve met- and I officially recommend it and suggest you attend next year’s to experience this amazing event first-hand. It is not every day that you can meet and spend an entire day with an eclectic and impressive group of Design masters such as Massimo Vignelli, Mike Rigby (Interbrand Australia), Howard Belk (Siegel+Belk), Aaron James Draplin (Draplin Design Co.), Simon Manchipp (Someone), Yolanda “Yo” Santosa (Ferroconcrete), Miles Newlyn and Yah-Leng Yu (Foreign Policy). Now, let me tell you some of my favorite moments… BUT before I get into that, I strongly recommend you purchase the lecture videos from this conference. It’s the only way you will really understand how awesome these conferences are!
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Jul 12
The Daily Glyph
Last week I announced a new project/site I’ve been arduously working on (HERE) and that has a very special meaning to me because it encompasses many of my passions including Typography, Lettering, Drawing and collaborating with other inspiring artists. Today, I am extremely excited to share with you the official launch of this new venture called The Daily Glyph and I want to personally invite you all to visit the site, browse all the submissions, soak in some inspiration and submit your work! :) The site already features amazing artists from all over the world but this is just the first step and as any other project and site out there, it needs some love. Join us, and help us spread the word!
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Jun 12
Coming Soon… The Daily Glyph
It is no secret that I am a big type geek. And if you’ve been following Thee Blog’s page on Facebook you probably have come across a few lettering exercises and type doodles I’ve been posting since last year on a daily-ish basis. Today’s post and announcement has a direct connection to these photos and the invaluable support and encouraging comments I’ve received from all of you :) Today I want to share a new project I’ve been working on and announce that it will be launching soon. The Daily Glyph is a collaborative website born out of love for Typography and the idea of simple daily sketches focusing on type. The idea behind this site is to share my personal daily sketches (which until today never saw the light of day) and also inspire and encourage other designers, illustrators, doodlers and Typography lovers to share their daily traces…
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Jun 12
2012 NBA Champions!
Miami Heat Intro 2011-2012 from Gil Green on Vimeo.
Sorry for the lack of posts today but we were too busy celebrating the Miami Heat 2012 NBA Championship!!! Yes, of course we had to join the parade and festivities at the Arena -and answer a couple of emails asking why I had not posted anything Heat related. Most of you probably watched the parade and celebration on TV but I still wanted to share some photos and yes, the Heat’s 2012 Intro (and a bonus, behind the scenes).
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May 12
THEE BLOG + HOW Magazine!
It’s the last day of May so let’s finish it off with some great news! You might have noticed the new banner on the right hand side of the page so let me explain… I’ve been an avid and loyal reader of HOW Magazine for over a decade (awkward moment as we all realize how old we truly are) and I am stoked and proud to share with you our latest achievement as THEE BLOG has been selected by HOW Magazine as a 2012 HOW Design Ambassador! I know I’ve mentioned this before but will never get tired of thanking you all for the amazing support and love for what this humble blog does and strives to do every single day. It all started as a challenge and personal haven for my own writing, rants and inspiration and has grown beyond my wildest expectations, again, thanks to you! I can only promise bigger and better things (more great news coming soon) so keep visiting us on a daily basis, keep the emails and comments coming and of course, share us! THANK YOU!
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May 12
The Lively Morgue
Being the History and Photography geek I am, last month I shared a collection of beautiful (and addictive) photographs of NYCity released by the City’s Department of Records, dating all the way back to the mid-1800s. Thanks to all the great emails I received about this post and the many requests for more, I continued my online research and immersed myself in the fascinating world of history and editorial Photography to discover new gems I am sure you will love. We are all familiar with The New York Times‘ work and tradition, but have you ever asked yourself what happens to all stories and photos after they have been used? Well, here’s your answer, they end up at “The Lively Morgue“.
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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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