Product Design Product design from the world of beer August 15, 2013 / March 23, 2025 We recently had a job of creating a few packaging designs for some bottling companies. It was a fun process, especially when we were looking for inspiration. We found quite a few in the land of beers, and so here’s some really nice examples of solid all-around product designs with an emphasis on craft. The […] Read more »
Creativity Bryan Nash Gill | Wood Prints August 14, 2013 / March 24, 2025 A little while ago while driving through northern Connecticut – making my way north to Maine – I ran across a few shops that had prints. There was a few that I was drawn to. I found that it was the work by a gentleman named Bryan Nash Gill. The beauty of his prints is […] Read more »
Typography #FreeFontFridays – Part 1 August 9, 2013 / May 19, 2016 Good typography is a very important – whether its for web, print, or photography – it is important you have a good collection. So we’re going ahead and pushing out #FreeFontFriday to get your designs where they need to be. Read more »
Photography Reuben Wu’s photographic journey August 8, 2013 / March 24, 2025 Another gem this week. Love this guys work. His name is Reuben Wu and he’s also the keyboardist for Ladytron. Reuben has got a unique collection of cameras that he’s modified and started experimenting with – which most of these photos showcase. His technique and style allows for unusual and wildly diverse work. From urban […] Read more »
Music Com Truise – 3 New Tracks & Tour August 8, 2013 / May 19, 2016 Seth Haley, aka Com Truise, knows how to identify great sound design, make a wicked final production, and also incorporate a complimentary visual style. He recently just popped out 3 new tracks during a session with Room 205. You can download some of his gems free on his soundcloud. Read more »
Nostalgia Nostalgic Punch – Cassette Tape Inserts August 8, 2013 / March 25, 2025 As a kid, I had a massive tape archive. It was basically my MP3 collection of my time. Thinking about tapes today evokes the same sense of nostalgia as vinyl records do. I remember being hyped when purchasing from the coolest brands, spending hours drawing the artwork for the inside cover, and spending days selecting […] Read more »
Nostalgia Nostalgic Punch – VHS Box Covers August 8, 2013 / March 25, 2025 Here’s a trip down memory lane. I remember covers like these from my own childhood, but it’s only now that I really appreciate their aesthetics. These VHS covers are underrated with simple and clean geometric designs – not as bad as I remembered. Although not as incredible as cassette tape covers back then, these give […] Read more »
Photography Freelensing… Tilt-Shift without a Tilt-Shift February 4, 2013 / March 23, 2025 Today I found out about a destructive photographic technique called ‘freelensing’. You basically take shots while holding the lens against the camera body – detached. You can adjust the focal plane by moving the detached lens around manually in various directions – giving you tilt-shift style images. It’s also a great way to get dirt […] Read more »
Music Bonobo Album and Tour Announcement January 29, 2013 / May 19, 2016 Bonobo just announced that his new album ‘The North Borders’ will be released on April 1st. Its been a long 3 years since ‘Black Sands’ the last album by the English DJ. The new album can be pre-ordered on bonobomusic.com or alternatively you could download it on Ninja Tune on April 2. This news came […] Read more »
News Pantone introduces Emerald as the 2013 color of the Year January 15, 2013 / May 19, 2016 PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” A complete turn around from last years 2013 Tangerine Tango, the Pantone Color Institute unveiled Emerald as the color of 2013. Quoted “to promote balance and harmony”, the institute say its the perfect hue […] Read more »
