September 2011
1 post
Now THIS is how you launch a rebranding!
Bitdefender — Global Rebranding from Brandient on Vimeo. The new logo is a big improvement, but the gem is the video introducing it. Sexy! Via Brand New Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
August 2011
1 post
Great interview with Stumptown Printers
Great interview with Stumptown Printers by Pinball Publishing. Yes, there has definitely been an increased interest in letterpress printing and rise of craft/artisanal work in general. So much of our social life, personal interactions, and work occurs online and on screen, so I’m guessing that the cultural transformation toward our iDevices and laptops has really helped fuel interest in...
July 2011
8 posts
James Victore talks about design. "Fuck...
Great short video of a talk from the crassly talented James Victore. James Victore Live at AIGA SF from Hillman Curtis on Vimeo. See more of his work at jamesvictore.com Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
How Would You Like Your Graphic Design? (You May...
I don’t often buy into the pretentious designer stereotype, but this had me chuckling! Via Clients From Hell Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Quite possibly the simplest, yet clear and...
Via Leigh Feldman Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
The User Experience of Creating a Document....
Interesting comparison over at Composite Code looking at two different approaches to creating a document. Read the whole thing here. [[posterous-content:pid___1]] To start typing in the prospective document you much choose your security, enter a document name, and save the document. It assumes that you absolutely want a unique name, will have a document viewable by the entire Internet, and...
Where Good Ideas Come From
I love this. Check out the full post and his TED Talk over at BrainPickings Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Gorgeous, textured, crumbling, pulsating, abstract...
Resonance un-Directed from Box Of Toys Audio on Vimeo. Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
One Day on Earth: A film shot in every country in...
Via Colossal One Day on Earth - Motion Picture Trailer from One Day On Earth on Vimeo. Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Beautiful 'Psychotropical' Paintings by Rajni...
Via BOOOOOOOM Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
June 2011
1 post
Leuchtturm Peka Springback Binder
Anyone interested in presenting things should keep a few of these on hand. Classy looking, available in several sizes, and the binding is spring loaded so you can rearrange and reuse the binding. Via Better Living Through Design Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
May 2011
3 posts
Charley Harper - "the only wildlife artist who has...
My dad was a big fan of Charley Harper and I just rediscovered what an exhaustive amount of work he produced. His work was unique in that he would focus on geometric shapes and patterns rather than exact details like so many wildlife artists. Charley Harper captured the essence of his subjects with the fewest visual elements. Charley described his own work in this way: “When I look at a...
Lovely Patterns by Robin Sheldon
Creating seamless elegant patterns is a difficult skill to master. I recently tried, and didn’t even come close to the mastery of Robin Sheldon. Check out her work. Via Design Work Life Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
The making of: Shell Cordovan Shoes
I just love watching these how-it’s-made videos. This one follows the crafting of some of the most sought after leather shoes - shell cordovan. Really neat to see the leather go from raw hide to exquisite footwear. Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan from Horween Leather on Vimeo. Via Put This On Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
April 2011
7 posts
Fantastic resource for anyone interested in...
Might have to add this one to my library, it looks super useful. Read more over at Swiss Legacy. Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Damn. Absolutely gorgeous Mudéjar-style coffered...
I fell in love with the Moorish Mudéjar geometic style when I was living in Spain. If you ever get a chance, go bounce around the countryside of Granada and take in the rich architecture, environment, and culture. These artisans have begun replicating the intricate centuries-old woodworking with the aid of computer modeling and CNC machining. Incredibly neat to see their passion for their...
Identity of the Day: Voices of Youth
So awesome to see a great cause get a full blown identity treatment. I really love the integration of the speech bubble as part of the V. Nice work on this one Hyperakt! Voices of Youth Identity from Hyperakt on Vimeo. Via Brand New Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Illustration by Matthew James Taylor
Matthew James Taylor’s flickr stream is filled to the brim with some stunning illustration work, even including process drawings which I love. Check it out. Via design work life Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
This is what Photoshop is for.
Truly gorgeous photos, aided with some Photoshop mastery. See the whole set here. Via design work life Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Crunching the Numbers on When Facebook Posts...
I’ve noticed some of these trends on my own and have wondered about data like this. I’m a little surprised by the Sunday data, but the 7am, 5pm, and 11pm peaks are quite apparent even on a non-business level. My next question is there a service that can auto post on a specifically chosen time & date? The study found that daily Facebook engagement has three peaks: early...
Tips From the Pros: “It took me 25 years to design...
This guy has it all figured out. Your business card is CRAP! Let him explain why… Via Pinball Publishing’s BANGBACK This reminds me of another business card scene in one of my all time favorite movies: American Psycho - Business Card from Oz is Over the Rainbow on Vimeo. Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Fantastic how-to manifesto for all you creatives...
Austin Kleon famous for his Newspaper Blackout project just posted up a very inspirational and frank how-to-make-it manifesto for creatives. Full of great practical tips as well as theoretical approaches, well worth the full read. It says it right there in the Bible. Ecclesiastes: “That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing...
March 2011
6 posts
"The Sea is Unconcievably Bigger Than Me" - TEN...
Profound and beautiful video from Lorenzo Fonda about what he learned on a frieght voyage from Los Angeles to Shanghai in 2008. It’s long, but dreamy and totally worth the watch! http://vimeo.com/19823932 Via The Fox Is Black Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Art for Japan
Buzzfeed has a collection of posters whose proceeds go towards funding relief efforts in Japan. Some are good, some are bad, see the whole collection here. See the full gallery on Posterous My favorite, which they didn’t include, is Scrappers’ from this week’s Portland Mercury: Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Street Styles From Around the Globe
Believe it or not, I’m a casual follower of fashion and style. Bicycling around Portland during the sopping wet winter months doesn’t make for very alluring outfits, but the daffodils are popping up. Spring is here! I really enjoy a little voyeurism into street style from across the globe. Here a few recent favorites, check out the links down below to see where they all came...
Illustration from Annemieke Beemster Leverenz
Some gorgeous illustration and type work from Annemieke Beemster Leverenz. Expecting to see great things from her! Via Design Work Life See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
What a gorgeous creative project! ALPHABATTLE!
Letter Cult has been running a contest throughout 2010 for the best creative designs for each letter. The results are gorgeous, elegant, funny, and whimsical! Via Kottke See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
February 2011
5 posts
Fantastic Concept: Jon Rafman Scours Google Street...
Artist Jon Rafman has gone to great lengths digging through Google Street View images and discovering gorgeous scenery, WTF moments, and plenty of prostitutes. http://9-eyes.com/ See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Real designers sell their work
Well worth a listen: Dan Benjamin interviews Mike Monteiro on The Pipeline podcast about his design work and Twitter infamy. The last 10 minutes or so, where Mike calls out designers who don’t talk to clients, is gold. One of the reasons I got out of design is that I was never very good at that part of the job and as Mike says, you have to be able to not only accept but embrace selling your...
Design of the Day: JP Huse Identity
I’m always browsing and scouring the web for design inspiration, and while there is an overwhelming amount of great work out there it is rare that a branding project works as fluid as this one: JP Huse See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Infographics Displayed As Physical Objects
An exciting project by Peter Ørntoft uses physical objects — headscarves, rosary beads, microorganisms, and other items — to design unique infographics that better communicate and contextualize data from a recent public opinion poll. Via PSFK See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Opposite Day: Exquisite Macro Videography and...
First off for today are some beautifully designed, shot, and edited macro video clips:<p>macro kingdom III from clemento on Vimeo.</p> <p>macro kingdom II from clemento on Vimeo.</p> <p>macro kingdom from clemento on Vimeo.</p> Via: Animal And secondly comes these elegantly designed Japanese posters from the 1920’s and 30’s. It’s great to see...
January 2011
2 posts
Now that's some damn fine photography, Grant...
See much, much more at thelivest1.com via BOOOOOOOM See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
Two great short films: One Gritty and Real & One...
UNDERCITY by Andrew Wonder<p>UNDERCITY from Andrew Wonder on Vimeo.</p> The first is a very well shot short documentary on urban spelunking in New York City. Andrew Wonder follows Steve Duncan through the bowels of the subway system and to the peaks of the city’s highest bridges. Half panic or fear, and half stunningly beautiful landscapes. I’ve done a little urban...
December 2010
1 post
How are Logos Made? Logonom takes a look at the...
If you are at all interested in the process of how logos are made you need to watch this video. It delves into the history and great lengths all quality designers go to in order to produce logos of the highest standards. via http://www.logodesignlove.com/logonom Posted via email from Gabriel Amadeus | Comment »
October 2010
1 post
Mesmerizing, Beautiful, Educational: "How Printing...
I know this has been floating around the web for a spell now, but I just got the chance to watch it. It’s amazing. Even if you don’t give a rat’s ass about ink, printing or design; this video is so visually and tactually satisfying you’ll be wishing you were the one running the mixer. Making colors on a webpage is easy, it’s all numbers. But the colors that go into...
July 2010
8 posts
Touring Tallbike back in action! See you suckers later!
The awesomest thing: Portlanders get amped up with bike sound systems http://bit.ly/dvtdZL
I second Dan’s first line: “Christians Protesting (Apologizing?) At Pride” http://bit.ly/b0I2aX
Portlanders get amped up with bike sound systems →
Canadian man replaces his false eye with bionic... →
Christians Protesting (Apologizing?) At Pride →
aaaannnnd, I’m back in Portland. Sigh.
Wow. Epic mechanical failures abound. 5 flats, broke spoke, taco wheel, broken chain, bent chainring. Walked bikes to walking man brewery.
June 2010
100 posts
More than habitat can sustain, eh? What about cattle? RT @oregonian: BLM wants birth control for Oregon’s wild horses http://bit.ly/cnYwLl
Frantically packing for my bike trip! So excited and so much to think of: passport, fireworks, whiskey, inflatable boat, bike parts…
RT @BikePortland: KGW reports on “Another rogue bike path in Forest Park’ http://bit.ly/cvuBhP Only it’s NOT in Forest Park & it’s 10yrs old
So rad! The LAPD comes to Critical Mass and joins them! Everyone is happy! http://bit.ly/blDKRo
Thank goodness the Tallbike Jousting video didn’t turn out like this: http://bit.ly/1IwiYK
Hey look, it’s all my friends! “New music video features Portland tall bike jousters” http://bit.ly/cdatZH