Chocolate date: May 28
So here is the next installment of Chocolate Date. I never made it to Dreamcakes to be able to compare them to Urban Standard but it’s on my ever growing to-do list. How was your week? We had an excellent AIGA meeting last week despite not having either of our co-presidents. We’re really kicking the … Read more
Marvel Comics creates superhero ‘Blue Ear’
Boys love their superheroes regardless of their age and this little one is no exception to the rule. Marvel Comics makes a Mom’s dream come true and her son used his new “powers” to help others. Enjoy this uplifting edition of Friday Fun.
AMC might define design agencies ‘pitch’ perfectly
Yes, I know its weird that I am a millennial without television. What can I say? I use Hulu. Unfortunately, that means I don’t get to be up to date with anything on AMC including agency standard “Mad Men” and their latest show “The Pitch.”
Does Facebook Turn People Into Narcissists?
In light of Facebook going public it seems appropriate to pseudo-analyze the popular social media’s effect on the human psyche. Yesterday this post had an immensely funny, well illustrated graphic about how likely people were to forgive you about being arrogant on Facebook, but now its gone and I feel silly but the article is … Read more
Skyfall finds Bonds fans wanting more
Despite recent financial woes MGM finally released the teaser trailer to the highly anticipated new Bond film dubbed “Skyfall.”
Doodle 4 Google winner should giggle with glee
Creativity is an essential part of humanity. It brightens my day that these kids are doing such great work at such an early age!
Chocolate Date: May 20
Chocolate Date: May 20 My best friend started a coffee date column. I detest the thought of coffee, but liked the idea. So I’ve dubbed mine the chocolate date. So here’s the ramblings of a 20-something transplant in the South. Grab a cupcake and a stool and we’ll chat.
New York drizzles designers with inspiration
I don’t usually write on the weekends but this one is an exception. Today marks the opening of the second New York Design Week. And yes I know New York seems to make up whole week themes to have a bunch of parties, but I’m really jealous I’m too broke to jet up there to … Read more
novum narrates printing processes without words
Despite the dire warnings of print is dying it isn’t going anywhere for a while. It’s just shifting. Print is getting more creative and becoming more of a fine art. Just look at this video on the making of the November issue of German/English magazine novum.
AAF Birmingham celebrates stunning students
Alabama university students take the floor this afternoon at Vulcan Park. A University of Alabama creative team will make their national presentation. University of Alabama at Birmingham students will be presented with scholarships for their respective wins during the 2012 ADDY Award Show.
Orée du Bois brings Belgium wine to the table
Look at this label. It’s well-done branding like this that makes it hard to swallow wineries going to tap. It’s sleek and simple like many other good Belgian designs. The type and color palettes are appropriately limited. There is a single typeface using a thinner, probably book, weight and the highlights are bold and in … Read more
Food fights in Washington leave many families famished
It’s an election year here in America and there’s an elephant in the room. That doesn’t include the clumsy Republican elephant icon. The prices on food continues to rise despite the high unemployment rate. In the meantime the Oxfam America kicked off this new nonpartisan campaign.
‘Wild’ at heart: Maurice Sendak dead at age 83
The beloved creator of “Where The Wild Things Are” passed away from complications from a heart attack Tuesday. Growing up with a kindergarten teacher for a mother I was constantly surrounded by the latest children’s books. “Here, read this and see if it’s pretty or interesting.” I was a rather poor critic of literature for … Read more
April showers bring May flowered colors
National Geographic picked this crazy, colorful photo for one of its April photo of the month contest. I’m excited to see the photos because I’m participating in this race in September! I’ve been doubling my number of work-outs to prepare because this will be my first official 5k.
Language lives as a breathing part of culture
![Pieter Bruegel (Brueghel) the Elder (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpitəɾ ˈbɾøːɣəl]; c. 1525 – 9 September 1569) was a Flemish Renaissance painter and printmaker known for his landscapes and peasant scenes (so called genre painting). He is sometimes referred to as the "Peasant Bruegel" to distinguish him from other members of the Brueghel dynasty, but he is also the one generally meant when the context does not make clear which Brueghel is being referred to. From 1559 he dropped the 'h' from his name and signed his paintings as Bruegel.](http://amartsmedia.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/tower-of-babel.jpg?w=440&h=240&crop=1)
A large part of my anthropology courses was dedicated to linguistics and giving my interest in communication at large that suited me just fine. I found this article on dictionary.com. Hey, Spellcheck can’t correct everything by itself. Peter Breugel was a pretty awesome Northern Renaissance painter, too.
Packaging pitted against taps
Packaging purveyors are put to the test recently with the trend that eliminates the classic wine bottle. Personally I can’t imagine drinking wine on tap like beer because it has to age longer to give it a richer flavor.
Sunshine and Rainbows spring smiles
It’s early summer in Alabama which means have storm supplies ready. However, after the rain comes the rainbows. I hope that holds true in life as well as in nature.
Anthropologie adds extra section to its site
The famed fashion emporium makes an addition to their website.
Ceremony commemorates 50th anniversary of USS Arizona Memorial
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It is an honor to call myself an American. Thank you to all our service personnel for continuing to protect us even though words will never be enough.
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