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Prada Marfa
August 31st, 2006I came across this site this morning and found it to be very interesting. Local artists have built a mini Prada boutique on an isolated road in western Texas which acts more like a scuplture than an actual retail store. Apparently the door is sealed. Very interesting marketing idea and I love the contrast between the modern design of the building and the high-fashion of the shoes against the rural uncivilized landscape. Not sure how much of a positive affect this will have on their brand since no one passes down that road. Very interesting and creepy at the same time.
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Adidas Y-3
August 29th, 2006The new Y-3 Autumn/Winter Collection 2006-07 of the Fashion Label. A collaboration between Adidas and the designer Yohij Yamamoto. Nice site but heavy to load.
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We Are The Web Dot Org
August 22nd, 2006Keep the net neutral and free. Telecommunication companies are trying to screw us all but we can’t let that happen. Let your congressperson know how much this sucks!
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Design Spotter
August 17th, 2006Designspotter is a design web magazine dedicated to everything related to young modern contemporary design including: accessoires, audio furniture, books, design-contests, exhibitions, fashion, furniture, hotels, lighting, new materials, residential architecture, interior design and prototypes.
Very cool site. Love the idea behind it.
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GTA — Coke
August 16th, 2006A lot of buzz surrounding this new Grand Theft Auto style Coke TV spot. Very interesting. Done by Wieden.
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Graphic design as a strategic business tool
August 15th, 2006The Gap, Herman Miller, Morningstar, and others that use graphic design as a strategic business tool, take advantage of an obvious, but nonetheless often ignored fact. Things that people see affect them.
It still amazes me that so many large companies (and small) ignore the visual aspects of their business. It almost seems like they just don’t care or think that it’s not important. Unknowingly to them, it is.
Great article over at Aiga.org.
Graphic design as a strategic business tool
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Verlag
August 9th, 2006Based on 6 typefaces originally deisnged for the Guggenheim Museum, Hoefler & Frere-Jones has released a sans serif called Verlag. It comes in 30 styles including a wonderful Compressed set.
I love airy san serifs.
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Passat — Beautifully Spacious
August 9th, 2006I love when the message is left to the visual. Great execution.
Copy reads: The new Passat Varient. Beautifully Spacious.
You can see more at TheFWA.com
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Helvetica — The Movie
August 8th, 2006Most people will think this is ridiculous but not many realize how important Helvetica has been in the way we communicate. You’ve probably seen Helvetica more than once today. It’s everywhere and to think that it was created almost 50 years ago and how it is affecting our way of life now is pretty amazing.
Can’t wait to check this one out.