Teeny tiny house. Big idea.
As the world becomes more crowded and housing prices go back up, you have to wonder: how much space do we really need? Architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel has created a lovely […]
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Stampheads
The great site Designboom has a little article on a big idea: student designer Gary Hunt calls them “social mail stamps.” It’s very simple. The stamps feature whimsical drawn heads. […]
What color is the radio?
As someone who always thought it would be fun to do a radio show on design, I’m fascinated when I hear it done well. Roman Mars’s 99% Invisible and Debbie […]
Public Domain — the new Java Drama
Readers of this blog know I’ve been supportive of the theater program at Santa Monica High School. And you might remember posters for something called “Java Drama” — a night […]
Baldessari Biopic
My friend Wendy wrote me that this is “the best documentary filmmaking ever”. Could be. It’s pretty damn good. I suggest you grab a box of Dots and take a […]
The addictive, beautiful Mixel app
Last night I discovered Mixel for the iPad. It’s a simple concept, brilliantly executed. About half of social media is photos. But what if you could put those images, or […]
Collaborating with Green Hasson Janks
The Los Angeles accounting firm of Green Hasson Janks is all about collaboration. It’s the core of their brand identity and it’s deeply ingrained in their DNA. To communicate this […]
Blumark leaps into existence
It’s Leap Day, the perfect timing for our client Blumark to officially launch their brand new financial advisory firm. To celebrate, they’re holding an open house at their offices in […]
Kid’s-eye view of brands
What a lovely idea. Show a 5-year-old a series of logos and see what she thinks about them. Ohio-based designer Adam Ladd video’d his daughter as she gave her impressions […]