I love custom-made cards - birthdays, holidays, whatever. I think they have a bit more style and awesomeness in them. In this particular case, each of the members of this design team have created their own. Although each card is different, they carry a similar-ish theme (and color palette). I feel like I should start working now on my card for this year. #
Look at your computer. Now back to me. Now watch this. The making of one of my favorite commercials from the Super Bowl this year. All in one shot. I'm on a horse. #
Cleveland.com gets a rare interview with the creator of Calvin & Hobbes - one of my favorite comic strips. His answers aren't very long, and he comes off a little harsh, but that has an added touch of charm to a creative genius like him. Still, interesting to read. "I think some of the reason 'Calvin and Hobbes' still finds an audience today is because I chose not to run the wheels off it." #
Site of a new (to me) designer and illustrator, Darren Drew. I particularly like the retro, yet approachable feel to his work. It makes me want to try to make something like that. File this under inspiring. #
“The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.” Great advice. (or watch it on Vimeo) #
Where have I been? I've never heard of this guy, or this book, or his Acme Novelty Library series either. Sign me up for a copy of this. (This was brought to my attention, because of it being translated to Chinese - which is useless to me, but still) #
Brilliant work by an illustrator/designer that is completely new to me - Jessica Hische. I love her work, especially her hand-lettering, which is her self-proclaimed specialty. I can clearly see why. What a fabulous find for the day.
Update: I'm such a space cadet, that I forgot I've already linked to her. At least the other was on her blog (which isn't super-obviously linked to from her portfolio). I'm also glad that I'm consistent in my linkage - previously it was her typography that grabbed me, and it still is. #
“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.” — James Cameron, director of Terminator and Titanic. I'm not saying I do this, but I'd like to do better at this. #
Esref Armagan, blind since birth, and an artist, is asked to draw/paint the new Volvo S60. It's humbling and inspiring to see a man who emphasizes his strengths to accomplish something that others would find impossible. #
Very cool posters created and released by Pixar. Like the author, I prefer the final piece. Careful clicking on those pictures. The files they link to are HUGE for random website links (15 MB). #
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