Pep Rally Details
I’d like to fill everyone in on the details of our Pep Rally that is shaping up for tomorrow. We’re looking forward to having everyone over at the studio and have a few things in store.
Show & Tell
Rocket Science
NASA yesterday test fired their DM-2 rocket this week, which is their biggest-ever solid rocket engine. The video is a little slow to start with the long countdown, but turn down your speakers for the firing, because I’m not playing when I say biggest-ever.
Ben Newman
I am a recent fan of the illustration work done by Mr. Ben Newman. He possesses a fun, colorful, retro style that is almost impossible not to like. Some more work of his after the jump…
Hipster Dinosaurs Coloring Book
With our office being on the east side of Austin, we see plenty of hipster dinosaurs running around. I can assure you that Molly has depicted them in this coloring book doing and saying exactly what they do in real life. It’s brilliant.
80′s Dating Service
Before there was eHarmony there were VHS tapes with a collection of dudes pleading their case to folks across the country. This is one such tape and its a good one. Enjoy the awkwardness that you are about to watch.
Collateral Matters
The Portland Museum of Contemporary Craft invited local graphic designer and educator Kate Bingaman-Burt and designer Clifton Burt to create an exhibition from materials often overlooked in museum collections. The show will be up from August 26, 2010 until January 8, 2011…which means I will be able to visit it in person during Novemeber!
Marcio Kogan
If I had to choose, I would have to say that the South American interpretation of modern architecture is definitely my favorite. Brazilian architects specifically, seem to have a way of designing their buildings feel to warm and livable, despite being constructed from fairly rigid and cold materials. This project by Marcio Kogan is the perfect example of what I love about the architecture from this region. The structure has simple angular volumes, beautiful concrete form work, and flexible interaction between the indoor and outdoor spaces. It also doesn’t hurt that it is literally 20 yards from the ocean, in Brazil.
Job Wouters
Above you can see what Job Wouters uses to create amazing and overwhelming typography work. This Amsterdam based artist adores letterforms, which consume his astounding portfolio. Keep reading to see examples of his work!
Jetlev Water Jetpack
I kid you not. This is a fully self sufficient water powered jet pack for all of your lake-based travel needs. As fun as this thing looks, it is easily going to be the item at the top of my Christmas list this year.
John Gall & Book Cover Design
Book designer John Gall doesn’t need our help moving his portfolio around the web; he happens to be the creator of many iconic book covers and art director at Vintage/Anchor books. As young designers, we often dream about landing jobs to design book covers, yet with print fading, design work could be fading as well. So, John, any words of advice? …check out the interview from design bureau . A few highlights after the jump…
Note Cards
Killer wedding invite by Part & Parcel.
McSweeney’s makes it cooler.
Gourdough’s has been nominated to appear on the upcoming season of The Great Food Truck Race. Please vote if you get a chance.
Remember the 1992 Summer Olympics? You can’t stop the Dream Team!
Amazing work, as always, by Mash.
Wait, what does your startup do?
Olimpia Zagnoli has a new portfolio site!
Accidents will happen…
Enough free streaming records to get you through the week.
The outside wheels must spin faster than those on the inside. That’s why you need a good differential.
Cheers to living longer!
History Class: this day in 1918, baseball great Ted Williams was born.
Leghostbusters! Don’t cross the streams!
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Make time to take time.
Baltimore Studios has a strategic plan, it’s called doing things.