what are you dreaming of?
Have you watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi? It's a stark reminder of how differently Eastern and Western cultures view art and discipline. I watched it into the small hours of the morning last night, a time normally reserved for nodding off. But I was riveted by the...
design | the thought process
Book design should be an anachronism by now. What with ebooks and digital distribution, The idea of illustrating and packaging a multi-volume set almost seems pointless. But it's not. This clip is a nice glimpse into the creation of Malcolm Gladwell's box set and a...
neenah papers | the beauty of engraving
Neenah and Two Paperdolls have partnered to create a campaign reminding us all of the Beauty of Engraving. Watch this gorgeous video by I Do Films. The Beauty of Engraving by I DO Films from Greg on Vimeo. Seems like Neenah, whose Crane Lettra paper makes for great...
words to move you | moon landing
Words can be incredibly moving. It's my job to help clients find incredibly moving words to express the importance of a special occasion. When I read these words, I found myself incredibly moved. So many people have given themselves in the name of exploration and it's...
ANNOUNCEMENT | Fly in the Ointment
Have you heard of Kirby Ferguson and his brilliant Everything is a Remix? It's likely that you already knew what Kirby asserts: Our creative output is comprised of the sum of our influences and our perspective (standing on the shoulders of giants and nothing new under...
pass the envelope, please | awards envelopes
I'm blessed to be in the company of some pretty amazing and ridiculously creative people. Many of those amazing friends are ones I've met through our local chapter of the American Advertising Federation. They're an incredible group of people and throw a mean party....
high-concept stationery
I'm so impressed with the concept behind these cards from Singapore-based Foreign Policy Design. As I've mentioned before, I strongly believe in applying Jerry Ueslmann's principle of rewarding the careful observer to stationery design. This handmade paper is made...
creative spaces
Creatives, take note! If you've met me in person, you probably know that I've been preaching the gospel of shared creative space in Central Florida (more specifically, Lakeland) for quite some time. In order to build a culture of creativity, we need to have spaces...
musical glasses
No, not that kind. This idea seems so obvious now that I've seen it. Now Uncle Bob can be your reception entertainment, too! All he's got to do is buy these laser-etched wine glasses from Luna & Curious.
a small personal project
I've been meaning to do this project for a few months and finally gathered all the materials and carved out the time to do so this week. I had some leather left over from The Album and the original case I had for this thing was falling apart, so I grabbed a needle and...
a proud brother
I thought I'd begin the week by telling you how proud I am of my sister, Allison, of Tremont & Faye. She's nine years my junior and we only had the next nine under the same roof. I've enjoyed watching her come into her own as an amazing photographer and finding...
ira glass on creativity
It's possibly you've encountered this quote before. If you have, please don't pass this by, but take two minutes to listen to it once again. It's Ira Glass on taste and the Creative's version of The Dip: How about you? Do you feel like your talents have caught up with...
skype portraits
I love when people find new ways to tell familiar stories. This great NYT Mag story shares the story of John Clang's reimagining of classic Singaporean family portraits to accommodate for the emigration of younger generations. In these portraits, skype serves as a...
an a cappella mashup
If you haven't been able to settle on a wedding song yet, may I suggest this?
branding | the poor porker
I'm thrilled to share the first of several pieces representing the new brand identity I'm doing for my favorite lifestyle company, The Poor Porker. Owners Jarrid Masse and Robyn Wilson trekked across the United States from LA to Lakeland, Florida to open a beignet...
laser-engraved nori
Apparently there's not the same market for Nori that there once was. Umino Hiroyuki decided to do something about that and created this gorgeous laser-engraved seaweed. Some of the patterns look so delicately intricate that I can't imagine making Makizushi with these....
video | the life of Pentagram
I got into this business because of my love for the storytelling. Setting expectations and creating excitement around a wedding or birthday is a huge thrill. I'd be remiss if I said I didn't love the design, though. That's why I love this video of the history of...
bright idea | bridesmaid dress quilt
Because even a the most fashionable bridesmaid dress stands a very small chance of making it into a woman's rotation, there's this. For $295, Kathy Carrier of Uncommon Goods will turn your bridesmaid dress(es) into a gorgeous quilt; one that stands a much better...
sound advice
“If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it” -Albert Einstein
the album – our world-domination project
On facebook and twitter, I've mentioned a lot about the project for world-domination I've been working on with Matthew R Photo. Here it is. It's a wedding album unlike most you've ever seen. It's certainly not for every bride, but it's perfect for some. Far better...
a traveler’s journal | the album
As it turns out, you can judge a book by its cover. A lot of the wedding albums on the market today leave me cold. Many of them don't reflect the sacred experiences, a signpost near the beginning of a great journey, that their pages capture. My friend Matt tells...