Tom Ford was interviewed earlier this week by Terry Gross on NPR’s “Fresh Air”. After years as a top fashion designer, Ford has directed and co-written his first film, “A Single Man,” based on the 1964 novel by Christopher Isherwood. Ford is the former creative director of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, where he was [...]
Love Letters, a massive public art project between artist Steve Powers and the trailblazing folks at Philly’s Mural Art Program, has been gaining acclaim since this past summer, but I’ll be damned if it still isn’t the cat’s pajamas. Besides, all that cheerfulness and optimism feels just that much better on a windswept 20 degree [...]
I am sure some of you have heard or read about Thounds before. It is a social network where users can share music ideas by recording their inspiration and intuitions. I interviewed Francesco Fraioli, the creator and product manager. For those of you who need a refresh about Thounds, check out the video below. To [...]
Printed in 1957, the designs of these covers are a blessed aesthetic convergence. The thick textured cloth and debossed inky black type tie them firmly to the tradition of classic childhood books. The bold spare composition and modern typesetting give them a wizz-bang new frontier coolness. And the economy and power of those illustrations! A [...]
Communication Arts is featuring us as the webpick of the day. A little over a year ago we launched our new site. Over that time period we have gotten great feedback on it and continue to make additions. Be on the look out for new work in the coming months and updates to some favorites. Thanks [...]
I limit myself to a strict allotment of three exclamation points per annum. This warrants my second of 2009. We just launched a 160over90 job board. Want to work with some really fantastic and talented people? Apply within, or bookmark it for a rainy day. Designer and Copywriter up now. Here are a five quick [...]