I posted this to Facebook immediately following my viewing. I then realized I had to post it here. I needed it within my blog about creativity and inspiration. The things I see, the world around me, and the things that light sparks. This is one of those, that while it is part poetry, part talk on spoken word, it's all inspiration.



To the TED page

Just like the imprint article says, I'll let the 1920's poster speak for itself...

That's the slogan from the new gentlemen's brand, The Barbers (finest gentlemen's care). Found on the Dieline, this combines my moustache craving (started long before it became the thing it is now), and fun packaging/branding. I like the logo, the untied bow-tie, a little sophistication, and the packaging overall. It's simple with personality.

Dieline posting

It's happening, and we're putting it out there. While we've just started compiling work, the page is being crafted, the logo is set (for now, until I get antsy of course) and I'm ready to take off with this side project. More information to come but for now, know that I'm in it to win it, things are being made, and soon, I'll be sharing a link to see it all!

Thought this was simple and nice. Makes me really want to put together a small, clean, and simple book. Been ages since I made anything like that.

From Pearlfisher in London and New York, it's a collaborative project that, "..is a celebration of graphic design and is made of 20 powerful beliefs that have defined Pearlfisher as an agency over the last 20 years." Nothing more than black and white, and 2 typefaces to express the belief.

Dieline Article

Completely geeked out when I saw these while looking over Dieline entries last night. Looked at my partner, showed him and was all excitable. His reaction—numb, confused, yet supportive of my enthusiasm. Who cares, I love these.

thedieline.com Article

 

Seems like the QR code phenomenon was a flash in the pan kind of ordeal. Most of all it wasn't always used in great ways. Thankfully before it goes away completely there was an add that uses it, and uses it very well. I love ads that actually have an interaction purpose and this doesn't disappoint. Plus, if they can't fill it in correctly to get to the application for the tattoo job, they shouldn't be putting ink to skin anyway.

Ads of the World Posting

Not biased just because I love the show, but I appreciate installations that are simple, effective and down right awesome. So was the case I thought with the countdown to the premiere of The Walking Dead. Credit to Creativity (obviously given their watermark) for the image, and the following excerpt.

"Commuters at Toronto's Union Station don't need to look that info up on their phones -- they can just glance at this awesome outdoor installation via Leo Burnett Toronto that shows the countdown via the severed fingers method." Clever.

And the best part is that you can tweet yourself with a picture of you at the installation for a chance to win one of the severed fingers. Interactive and gruesome. Great combination.

CREATIVITY POST

The Superbowl brings about many new commercials and efforts to get attention, cause a stir and to be remembered enough to have coworkers talking about them over the water cooler. As I go back and rewatch the spots, there are a handful I saw that stuck out or I just liked, or well, just wanted to repost here. And with that I bring you the following...

Saw this getting ready for work and had to throw it up to share. It's very telling to the way mankind has treated the Earth and what can and will happen if we don't preserve the gifts we so often take for granted. All done in a cartoon style through animation and After Effects. Well done Steve.