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06 February 10

Typeface, the Movie

Typeface is a movie about a museum and print shop in rural Wisconsin that has a rich history in wood type. As the number of craftsmen (and women) of this trade have rapidly declined over the years, this museum hope to preserve this history and hopefully inspire a new generation.

Having worked for some time in a print shop in my younger years, and quite literally around 2-color presses, I have a bit of a soft spot for stories like this one.

For more information on the Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum visit their website.

But what’s with the inch mark in place of the apostrophe at the end. Shame!

20 January 10

Hermès + Tokujin Yoshioka =

Tokujin’s very diverse body of work masterfully exists as both amazing works of design and art. Very few are truly able to achieve this without a feeling of self-indulgence. This display (just like all of his other work) is just so damn elegant too.

See more of his work at his company’s site.

07 December 09

XIAO GE ER by Mario Cavalli and Akira Kosemura

This music video created for electronic artist Akira Kosemura was shot entirely on an iPhone 3G without video using the QuadCamera application. The combination of the music and the visuals create a calming, almost hypnotic effect. It’s exciting to see artists leveraging this (relatively) low-tech camera. Kind of reminds me in a way of how videographers were using the Fisher-Price PXL2000 in the 90’s.

24 November 09

I Met the Walrus

Beautiful visualization of an interview with John Lennon informally taken by a 14-year old Beatles fanatic who somehow managed to sneak into Lennon’s hotel room. The illustrations here are reminiscent of Push Pin Studios and Terry Gilliam’s Monty Python work.

It’s impressive to see an old scratchy lo-fi voice interview be brought to life in such a dynamic way. It’s also fun to see Gilliam’s collage style taken to a new place and fused with more contemporary techniques. The group managed to get a serious message across with an almost humorous and whimsical approach.

05 November 09

Photographer Tone Captures NYC’s Nightlife

Photography Tone does an amazing job of capturing the energy, the grit, and the haze of New York nightlife.

Check out his site for regular updates of his nights out on the town.