Sep 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
George Lois is one of those rare advertising/design types who has managed to gain some notoriety in the popular vernacular. If you know of him, it’s likely from one of his nearly 100 notorious Esquire covers. If you don’t know of him, you should. His...
Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
I feel like so many of the process videos that have become popular over the last year or so have featured incredibly good-looking hipsters creating all sorts of hipster design-y things. In fact, I’ve probably featured more than my fair share of them here. McEwen...
Aug 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Aug 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Aug 22, 2012 | Letterpress
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...
Aug 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Aug 10, 2012 | Letterpress
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...
Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Jul 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
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.
Jul 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Jul 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Jul 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Jun 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Jun 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t been able to settle on a wedding song yet, may I suggest this?
Jun 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Jun 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
May 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
May 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
Apr 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
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