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
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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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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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Mar 12
Louis Vuitton + Marc Jacobs
Yesterday’s post was dedicated to all you Designers and Typophiles out there, and to keep the shopping spirit alive, today’s post will make Fashion Designers and Fashionistas drool. Rizzoli Publications is launching a beautiful book this week ‘Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs’, celebrating the history and origins of two of the most successful and recognized brands in the world.
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Feb 12
Polygon Heroes
Remember those boring and painful lessons about polygons and Geometry classes back in school? I don’t. Not sure if it is because I hated them and never paid any attention -or because I was ‘absent’ that day. Luckily, I learned to love them and now I spend days creating mock-ups and using them almost on a daily basis. Why am I talking about Polygons you might ask? Because today I want to share a series of brilliant posters created by James Reid utilizing polygons to recreate some of our most iconic super heroes. Check the series after the jump!
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Feb 12
The MAX100 Project
Happy Friday! Today I want to follow up on a post from last year. Why? Because I love this project (I’m sure you will also), I love my Nike kicks and because it is finally available for purchase thanks to all the support and love from KickStarter backers. I’m talking about Matt Stevens MAX100 book project. A beautiful high end book featuring 100 different, and beautiful, interpretations of Nike’s iconic AirMax1 or as Matt states it, “the greatest sneaker ever made.” Learn more after the jump, check out some photos, video and get yours today!
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Feb 12
Movies of the 2000s
This one is dedicated to all you film-lovers. “Movies of the 2000s” by Jürgen Müller is TASCHEN’s latest book and it is a collection of over 140 films like Inception, Avatar, Harry Potter series, Babel, City of God, Brokeback Mountain, Mulholland Drive, No Country for Old Men, and Black Swan, complete with film stills and great production photos, movie synopsis and analysis, and interesting trivia. Learn more and check out some photos after the jump!
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Feb 12
Behind Photographs
Most of us can spot or even name specific photographs we love or that we have seen at least once and that have created a lasting impression. After all, that is the power of good Photography. But, do we know who shot these iconic images? Are we familiar with the sometimes anonymous talented Photographers behind the lens who happen to be at the right place, at the right time? Luckily, there’s a new book by San Diego based Editorial Photographer Tim Mantoani called Behind Photographs: Archiving Photographic Legends which features over one hundred different Photographers (some a bit more recognizable and famous than others) and their iconic photos. Check out some of these photos after the jump and see of you can name a few…
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Feb 12
Incase x Shepard Fairey
I am willing to guess that most of you reading this post have a smart phone. iPhone, to be specific. And chances are that most of you have it warm and protected by an Incase… case. Today I want to share Incase latest collaboration for their Artists series, featuring Shepard Fairey. Check out this collection of phone and laptop cases as well as backpacks and yes, a few cool desktop and phone wallpapers after the jump.
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Dec 11
Little Printer
Do you create to-do lists on a daily basis? Do you rely on your phone or Facebook to keep up with meetings, events or birthdays? What if you could combine all this phone and web information into one single list. You know, kinda like your own little newspaper + agenda combo. Well, now you can! Allow me to introduce you to Little Printer a cool tiny printer that gathers all your important info and prints it in a convenient and small list to help you organize your day. Check it!
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Nov 11
Pixoblok
November! And what better way to start the month than with some lovely artwork for your home or office walls. You might remember a previous post featuring the extremely cool, pixel-based work of Miami based artist Mauricio Buitrago (HERE). Well, today I am excited to share the launch of his new Kickstarter project called Pixoblok – an online web-app that will let you design your very own signature piece. Awesome right? So, how can you get your own artwork you ask? Simple, visit Pixoblok’s Kickstarter page and support the project! BTW, did I mention the sweet rewards available for supporters, including my personal favorite, Steve Jobs? Check them out after the jump…
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Oct 11
iPlayboy
Remember those nudie magazines your friends used to bring to school? You know, those old Playboy relics they used to steal from that single ‘cool, uncle’. Whether you admit it or not (you might be at work, in that case, we’ll stick to the ‘articles’ story), Playboy has been present for ages and can be considered part of the American life. And now, a new app has been released, containing all Playboy covers -and believe you me this will bring back memories :) Now, I must admit that I mostly decided to post this because I know a few friends who decided to create and design apps and have gone through hell and back trying to get Apple’s approval. How’s this for ‘following rules’ guys? Check out the app and download it if you want to feel again like a horny 13 year old boy. Or girl…
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Oct 11
Lovely Posters by Anthony Burrill
As many of you already know, I am a sucker for good typography and cool posters, specially when they’re scren-printed or letterpress’d! I’ve received a few questions from Facebook readers asking me where I find the lovely designed inspirational posters I post frequently and I thought it would be a good idea to share with you the man behind them. Anthony Burrill is a talented Kent based Graphic Designer whose work has been featured in different galleries across the world, and all over the internet! Check out some of his posters and some ‘making of’ videos after the jump…
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Oct 11
KNIGHT XV
So, you’re a Russian billionaire, a European Prince or simply a rich bastard who wants to roll in style. Yes, there are many options available, you could get a Maybach, a Veyron or even a tricked out Rover. But none of these toys is going to provide the extreme security and badass look the new KNIGHT XV offers! What is a KNIGHT XV you ask? Simple. It’s a limited edition fully armored luxury vehicle that doesn’t just look tough and intimidating, it also provides impressive performance and features all the gadgets & luxury amenities you expec-er demand (and might never even use). Check out some photos and specs after the jump!
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Sep 11
TheeBlog Q&A Sessions: Sam Green
It’s Friday! And man do I have a sweet treat for you. You might remember a previous post featuring the exquisite work of the incredibly talented, London based Illustrator Sam Green (HERE) Well, I recently had the pleasure of cyber-meeting Sam and talk about his work and recent projects. Being the big fan I am, I invited him to chat and answer a few questions about his work, inspiration, work process and recent post-earthquake trip to Japan which inspired his latest project, on sale now, benefiting the victims of this natural disaster. I am sure you’re going to enjoy his work and this interview as much as I did, and to sweeten the deal even more, I have a surprise! Sam donated a beautiful signed print to be auctioned, and one of you lucky readers is going to take it home and give it the love it deserves!
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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
Another Day. Another Dropshadow.
If you love posters like I do, here’s one that you might want to get your manicured hands on! The awesome guys at The Design Bureau of Amerika recently launched a new poster illustrating a usual day in the life of a Graphic Designer and it rocks! If you are a Graphic Designer, or know one, you’ll either laugh or cry, but will definitely agree with it. (Although to me, the feedback from Account Management seemed to be more rational than it usually is).
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Aug 11
Inkling by Wacom
I admit it, I am sucker for well designed and productivity-enhancing products. And watching Wacom’s new toy, INKLING demo video and site made my day today! Here’s a brief intro: Wacom introduces Inkling, a new digital sketch pen that captures a digital likeness of your work while you sketch with its ballpoint tip on any sketchbook or standard piece of paper. Check out a demo video and some photos after the jump.
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Aug 11
URep
URep is a t-shirt brand and online community where artists and users can submit designs inspired by their hometown. URep-ers will vote for the best designs which are then printed and sold. But that’s not it! A portion of the sales of your winning design will also benefit a charity of your choice! Yes, this can count as your good deed for the month. I recently had the chance to chat with my friend Ramon Branger, Partner/CEO at The Alten Group and Digital Director for URep and ask him a few questions about this project…
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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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