Thursday, February 28, 2008

Stencil Artwork



Just a little spray paint building mascots. Robot included, some assembly required.

One legged puppies . . . and John?




I thought we could all use something funny . . . and this is in a dorky way. Plus, it reminds me of John's uncanny ability to make anybody cry.

http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail109.html

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

How much worse can this week get?



Forgive the bad line drawing, I felt bad about posting an image of the actual accident since people got hurt. So I made a super bad line drawing of The Scene.
But, luckily everyone survived, that I know of. I called 911 and am waiting for the detectives to question me further. They said it was cool for me to wait in my apt til they need me. Crazy, I know.


Alternate Boston Workshop Feb 29th

For those of you who may have had a bad project, that just need some help and support. Thesis presentations are coming, you could learn coping techniques early on?



Jane Marsching:
Art Project Failure Support Group

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Traditional Chinese Papercutting


My previous creative director told me about him in a recent e-mail. He cuts traditional Chinese paper patterns using logos. He has some other intriguing work too.

Video Interview

Chen Hang Feng website

Something to keep an eye on…



“The Designers Accord is a coalition of designers, educators, researchers, engineers, business consultants, and corporations, who are working together to create positive environmental and social impact.”


Designer’s Accord

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Get the Hell out and Vote!



… from Rural Votes (dot) com

Texas Republicans have worked overtime to make it harder for key Democratic voting groups to vote and be represented fairly. The redistricting games they’ve played are infamous. And for the Prairie View A&M University precincts, they put the early-polling place more than seven miles from the school.

So what did the students in this video do? They shut down the highway as they marched seven miles to cast their votes on the first day of early voting.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Stuffed Giant Microbes



"We make stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes"

What kind of stuffed microbe can you get? All the fun Venereals plus others such as E. Coli and Toxic Mold. I have no idea how I found this.

As for Ms. Clinton . . .



. . . she could learn some manners from Obama!

http://www.hillaryclintonisyournewbicycle.com/

Friday, February 15, 2008

Abnormal Jaw


From a medical illustration book found at Book Thing.

Barack Obama...


http://barackobamaisyournewbicycle.com/

(I have to admit that this popped up AFTER I posted this.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

DWR Champagne Chair Contest




I love this contest, it's always so cool. These are the winners. Unfortunately, you can't see the rest of the entries at this link, just these three.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Pretty Paper


This reminds me to Joe's paper robots. See more here.

A few seconds to waste time

http://www.iliveonyourvisits.com/helvetica/ Arial or Helvetica? Doesn't really matter, I don't use either...
http://nytimesbooks.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-favorite-book-covers-of-2007.html Book Covers.

Illustrators I like:
http://www.cristianturdera.com/
http://www.alexanderblue.com/

And because I work for a hospital: Nasty XRay photos
http://www.flickr.com/groups/89594073@N00/pool/
Oh, the stories I could tell.

cool, cool typey stuff


Check out this article on Design*Sponge about type inspired products. My favorite? The big red metal letters, followed by the chocolate movable-type . . . or maybe the tea-towels.

Monday, February 4, 2008

This makes me sad, and mad!



Did you guys see this on Design Observer? That show Quarterlife's site now has a "design channel" and, well, tell me if this line about fonts doesn't disturb you with it's blatant incorrectness:

Hi. My name is Tamar, and I’m a font addict. Seriously, I am. The funny thing, though, is that once upon a time, I thought ALL graphic designers, by definition, were as well . . . I know of numerous graphic designers who’s font arsenal consists mainly of Arial and Helvetica, Times New Roman and Garamond, and maybe a script and display font or two for fun. Anything else tends to be scary.

Um, on what planet is this freak a designer? In fact, is he/she really a designer at all? Forget about the quote—CHALK DUST?! Does that font exist outside of FREE-WARE?! Ugh.

Robot Packaging


Fun for kids of all ages.

War Propaganda





Old wars, new war–the message is the same.

UOYKNAHTI




A small
Thank You (UOYKNAHT) goes out to all sympathizers and commrades.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Mm-mm-mm!


Guess what I'm bringin' to class tomorrow!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Friday, February 1, 2008