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
Instagram Socialmatic Camera
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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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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
Hillman Curtis
As you probably know by now, the news of Hillman Curtis passing spread globally yesterday and as expected, thousands of comments and stories were shared by the many people whose lives he touched in one way or another. I never had the opportunity to meet Hillman, but his work, vision and passion were always a huge inspiration for me and will forever inspire many more designers and artist. Thank you for everything Hillman. Rest in Peace.
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Jan 12
Stop SOPA & PIPA!
I am sure that by now you are aware of the Anti SOPA and PIPA campaign launched by many organization and websites like Google and Wikipedia and I know there are still many people who are not aware of what this means or simply are indifferent to it. Please consider the consequences of these absurd bills – they will affect us all! Bloggers like me, blog readers like you, many small businesses, etc. The list goes on… Please take 5 minutes of your day to raise awareness and share this with your friends. And if you can, get involved and help keep the interwebz free.
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Oct 11
Occupy George
By now, we all know about the Occupy Movement… Hopefully. I saw the action first hand last week in New York and have been following it via the interweb. Now, we can all be part of it and help spread the message without getting arrested – unless you’re into that :) OccupyGeorge.com is a new site you have to check out. Their main purpose is to spread the ‘knowledge’ via dollar bill stamped infographics. Check out the gallery and download the ‘Do It Yourself’ kit after the jump!
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Sep 11
Marty McFly’s 2011 NIKE MAG
You don’t need to be a movie geek when it comes to the Back to the Future trilogy. In fact, I bet 8 out of 10 people can recite lines, debate scenes and discuss soundtracks. We all love these movies! (yes, even the western version) and most importantly, love its characters – admit it, you always wanted to be like Marty McFly growing up! If you are like me and always wanted to be like McFly, today might be your lucky day! NIKE has partnered with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Back to the Future saga to launch a limited edition series of NIKE MAG kicks! YES!! The same Nikes Marty wore when he traveled to 2015! Only 1,500 shoes will be produced and made available only through eBay, with all proceeds going to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. So, what are you waiting for? Start bidding and own a piece of history… or the future.
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Sep 11
Peru’s moody new Stadium
Using a combination of innovative technologies and lighting layouts, the façade of the Peru National Football Stadium has been infused with a mixture of lights that allow the façade to act as a “mirror” of the crowd’s mood.In what is probably now the largest crowd controlled interactive lighting display in the world, the stadium is able to communicate the ebb and flow of excitement and disappointment to the surrounding city, thus becoming a watched spectacle in itself.
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Aug 11
Linotype: The Film – Final Push!
Remember last month’s post about Linotype:The Film and our interview with its Director Doug Wilson. I know you do! HERE. Well, the film needs your our help to finish production and is accepting donations and support via Kickstarter. Please share with your friends and support this film! We need stuff like this in our lives :) Check out a new video + trailer after the jump.
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Aug 11
Brand New Awards + My Locos Por Juana logo!
Today is a special, celebration Friday and I want to share some good news. I recently entered a global Design and Branding competition, The 2010 Brand New Awards organized by the super awesome folks at UnderConsideration, and I am excited to share with you that my entry, Identity/Logo for Locos Por Juana, was selected as one of the winners amongst hundreds of amazing and über creative entries. You might remember me talking about this project a while back (HERE) but if you are new to the site, you can check the link and learn a bit more about the logo and the process behind it :) I’ve been fortunate to collect a few awards throughout my short career but to be recognized and published together with design giants and agencies I admire so much like Johnson Banks, Wolff Ollins, Helms Workshop, Landor and House Industries is a special type of honor!
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Jul 11
FontBook + iPad!
You don’t have to be a Typophile to love or appreciate good fonts. In fact, I strongly encourage friends to visit Type Foundry sites and blogs so that they understand why most of us designers struggle and sometimes obsess over finding the right one! - And why we hate Comic Sans! FontShop, one of the biggest font resellers worldwide, recenlty launched a sweet iPad version of their famous FontBook which is not only great looking, but very helpful and effective as well. Check out the demo video after the jump!
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Jul 11
Joe Arroyo (1955-2011)
I hate having to share news like this, but I figure I would do it as a tribute. One of the most Talented, Captivating, Energetic, Hypnotizing & Legendary performers I’ve ever seen is gone. RIP Joe Arroyo.
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Jul 11
TheeBlog Q&A Sessions: Julian Van Mil
Chasing Madoff is a film based on the book ‘No One Would Listen’ by Harry Markopolos, also known as the whistleblower of the now infamous Bernie Madoff scandal that shook the nation back in 2009, and it narrates the numerous twists, secrets, threats and corruption that made this story seem unreal. I had the pleasure of chatting about this film with Associate Producer, Director of Photography and good friend Julian Van Mil. This talented Toronto based motion graphics Artist and Commercial Director is part of the team behind this film and kindly accepted my invitation to talk about his role, work, projects and some interesting facts about the film. Check out this great interview, the film’s trailer as well as some samples of Julian’s work after the jump. Happy Friday!
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Jul 11
Airbus of the Future
Most of us love to travel. Unfortunately, most airlines and planes seem to not be too concerned about passenger comfort and amenities. But hey! there’s good news. Airbus has released details of its Concept Cabin demonstrating how aircraft interiors will look in 2050. It looks like a plane and a cruise ship got drunk one night and you know… This ‘aviation’ post is dedicated to my awesome pilot brother, who not only has inspired and made me proud, but also has me checking aviation news weekly
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Jul 11
I’ll pay you back man…
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. Night out with a few friends, lunch meeting, etc. and you were not able to pay for valet or a cab. I know this is true because I never carry cash on me (hear this muggers) and hate looking for an ATM. Now, how many times do you really pay your buddy those $5 back? Thanks to Venmo you can forget about those annoying trips to the ATM or even worse, looking like a douchebag for not paying your buddies. Venmo allows you and your friends to create an account and transfer money back and forth via smartphones. Their description says it all… ‘It’s like your phone and your wallet had a beautiful baby’
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Jul 11
More Cinemagraphs and a great interview
I’m sure you remember my last post about Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg’s amazingly awesome Cinemagraphs HERE Well, have I got a treat for you today! I’ve said it many times and I’ll say it again… You never know who’s reading your material out there… and emails like the one I received today from Mary Kate Polanin at BreakThru Radio just make my day! Mary Kate contacted me to share a fantastic interview with the talented team behind these lovely projects over at ‘Sew & Tell’ , and I couldn’t wait to share it with y’all! In this interview, the couple shares about how cinemagraphs began, their future plans for the new form, and Jamie talks about her experiences in Fashion Photography. Check it out after the jump, along with some new lovely cinemagraphs. Thank you Mary Kate & BreakThrough Radio!!!
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Jun 11
Typography Insight
If you consider yourself a Typophyle you’re going to love this post! Dong Yoon Park, Designer and Creative Technologist recently launched a sweet new app for iPad called Typography Insight, perfect for teaching and learning typefaces! Check it out, share it with friends and buy it today!
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