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Things have been harsh lately, but this made me laugh.
Outrageous signs
I’m always a sucker for compendiums of weird signs from around the world. Here’s one. Enjoy.
My laugh of the morning
This officially puts me in the holiday spirit. It’s a little long, but watch it through to the end. It’s worth it.
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The Nerd Handbook
I came across this while taking a break at work. It hit very close to home.
Good design is…
I came across this and liked it: Dieter Rams’ 10 Commandments of Design…
Good design is innovative
Good design makes a product useful
Good design is aesthetic
Good design helps a product to be understood
Good design is unobtrusive
Good design is honest
Good design is durable
Good design is consistent to the last detail
Good design is concerned with the environment
Good design is as little design as possible
…but you can’t build a city around it
A few weekends ago, while we were selling photos at the coffee shop, a reporter from the LA Times interviewed us about politics and having the caucus in Iowa. I didn’t want to say anything earlier, just in case we didn’t make it into the story. Lo and behold, we did, and we sounded a bit…uh…uninformed. I swear we said more than what was listed…and we do actually follow politics. Also, we didn’t both live in Des Moines before moving back to Mason City. I did, but Derek was up in Minneapolis. Oops. Ah well. It was certainly interesting being on the other side of the interview for once. Take a look at what was published.
** I’ve noticed that the link doesn’t work properly and they want you to sign up. Rubbish! If you want to see the story, go to latimes.com, click on Politics in the left column and scroll down to the story that mentions Mason City in the headline. Ta.
Abandonment issues
Flickr has a great thread on photos of abandoned pools. Enjoy.
Looking forward to boredom
Everything has gotten away from me a bit. Life’s been so hectic and dramatic lately. Bah. Married life has been going great, it’s just been the other stuff that’s been overwhelming. I don’t feel like getting into it, but things are going to be better soon. I can feel it.
Anyway, I finally broke down and got a pro account on Flickr and have been uploading at a pretty decent clip. Some newer stuff, some older stuff. Take a look if the mood strikes you.
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Recent tumblr posts
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brownpau: Illustrated Coffee Guide via woodlandcreature/thedailywhat Very nicely designed diagrams. God, I want a mocha right now. -
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dailybunny: Via That is one intense rabbit. -
cakeface: WWIII Propaganda: Loose Tweets Sink Fleets (via Brian Lane Winfield Moore) -
mutations: magnetical:(via killingbambi // feathers // annarellix // butterflyeffects // mabelmoments) 100% true. -
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Hidden meanings in popular logos
I love how much thought gets put into them. So wonderful! [via stalk] -
stalk:iartistlondon presents the world’s first affordable DIY high art sets featuring Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Banksy “iartistlondon is the cool new brand that enables you to make real contemporary pieces of art from the comfort of your home. All those pieces that you always wanted to have but couldn´t afford. We believe art should be for everyone. Our boxes contain all the necessary elements so you only have to concentrate on creating. In no time you will have a masterpiece created by yourself. It couldn’t be easier!” via -
robjensen:courtneyc: “The unicorn and narwhal are always bickering so I thought this would help them focus on what brings them together” —Etsy Shop ArgyleWhale -
Happy Father’s Day, Daddo! I love you! -
Fantastic illustration work by Emmanuel Polanco for Nuvo magazine. [via Kitsune Noir] - For followers on tumblr: I’ve changed my posting name from sumisumi to Brain Industries to go along with my freelance company of the same name. New name, same great taste!
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I can’t remember if I posted this before, but the design is too good to take that chance. Designed by Ork Posters. [via Street Anatomy] - Conversation Post
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People often assume the brand is the logo or symbol—and there’s no doubt that if that’s done well, it can give you a flavor for who the company is, whether they’re contemporary or traditional, and so forth. But I really see the brand as more than that logo or mark—it’s the totality of the way in which the company talks to its public.
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Is it dumb that I really want one of these? It’s a tissue box that won the 2008 Japan Good Design Award. [via MollaSpace]
