Why do we collect things? Is it for inspiration? Is it to satisfy personal aesthetics? Is it based on a need to inspire recollection? Is it to show individualism? Or, perhaps in extreme cases, is it to engage the collector in a form of worship that functions as a security measure in the event of [...]
Duane King, former creative director and BBDK, Inc. started the site Thinking for a Living™ as a web-based platform focused on the idea of open-source design education. From the site: “Thinking for a Living™ was created for those who believe that while design is a profession, it’s above all a passion. And as passionate graphic [...]
Last week, the beleaguered American Insurance Group (we know them better as AIG) announced they would not renew their estimated $100 million, 4-year shirt sponsorship of English soccer giant and the world’s second richest club, Manchester United. As an American taxpayer and Arsenal fan, I am happy to hear my bailout money will no [...]
Store-slash-gallery Art In The Age of Mechanical Reproduction is having a show to celebrate Honest Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday. The opening is Friday February 7th. I’ve got a piece in it. See ya there.
Of all the gimmicks we have seen through the years on late night infomercials and the infamous “As seen on TV”, What is the newest, most ridiculous product to sweep the nation? For all of you out there who have yet to be introduced, it is my pleasure bring you the Snuggie. Is it a [...]
I have heard this sentiment uttered numerous time over the past few years. I heard it when my roommate found out via Facebook that the guy she was seeing was engaged. I heard it when my Persian friend was forced into an engagement after another friend posted photos of her with the guy she was [...]