I was loving the latest campaign from AirBnB. The fantastic “Strangers” commercial from Director Kim Gehrig is really great, but then I just saw the 'Bonnie & Clyde'‘ spot and OMG! (I’m hoping there’s more to come)
Friday Flick!
Routine Rhythms!
Inspiration
I’m always coaching my creative teams to put themselves in the consumer or audiences shoes. In addition, lately I’ve been trying to get them to include that consideration for the client too. This is a quick clip (with great illustrations) to share with your teams to get that conversation started. Brené Brown on Empathy
Inspiration
The clever folks at UK-based Dorothy have created beautiful screen-printed music “blueprints” mapping the history of music, I think I’m gonna order me “A History of Hip-Hop”!
Inspiration
These sets are amazing! sagmeister & walsh for aïzone
Animation
Happy to see the continuation of the amazing animations in this long-running series.
Sherwin Williams - Where will color take you?
Wish List
Get this into production, I'm in for one. The Spector tool identifies fonts and colors! Spector
Friday Flick!
Wonderful!
Bookworm
Pentagram New York partner, Design Observer co-founder, Michael Bierut came to Chicago to speak about his new book (& career) at the Art Institute on Tuesday. He is, of course, a famous design practitioner, writer, and critic, but I was struck by what a great guy he seemed to be. Looking forward to reading his new book:
How to Use Graphic Design to Sell Things, Explain Things, Make Things Look Better, Make People Laugh, Make People Cry, and (Every Once in a While) Change the World
Friday Flick!
“Not without some complete breakdown of societal norms”
Inspiration
My amazingly talented & lovely friend Abigail is featured in the Guardian this week, CONGRATS girl!
Friday Flick!
Inspiration
What a cool project & the posters are beautiful. Visions Of The Future poster series
Inspiration
I unconsciously think about these kinds of things when I am designing, not surprised, (but delighted) to see the correlation with Feng Shui. How Feng Shui Could Help Build Better Products
Inspiration
I met the talented Bill Galusha at the FORM- fitc conference in November. Check out his amazing new kinetic sculpture. It's great that they were able to capture the process on video, really brings you into the process. I can't wait to see it next time I'm in NYC. Check it out: Prismatic
Illustration
If Saul Bass was a Jedi Knight. Love these posters. Ty Mattson Posters
Inspiration
I've never seen Kelli Anderson, but I now have a huge crush on her. This is so creative & wonderful!
Inspiration
Unexpected, beautiful designs. Proper Rugs
If you're in London
Visit the The World of Charles and Ray Eames at The Barbican!
Inspiration
Beautiful 19th & 20th century designs from Europe, Asia and the Middle East - Anthology of Decorated Papers