inspirational mug.

mug., originally uploaded by millastrellas.

e-motions

Emotions through drawing and 2D animation technology.

Pepsi Redesign

Pespi has decided to change the product's design, packaging, merchandising, and 'how they connect with consumers.' This change will cost them about $1.2 billion during a span of about 3 years. Here is an example of their new redesigned logo, where the popular white band will represent different smiles.

"A "smile" will characterize brand Pepsi, while a "grin" is used for Diet Pepsi and a "laugh" is used for Pepsi Max." Love it or leave it?



www.creativereview.co.uk
http://adage.com/

sunday cartoon.

Interview with John Lennon

A short film created by Josh Raskin, after 14-year-old Jerry Levitan convinced John Lennon to do an interview with him. This film was created with the amazing talents of James Braithwaite and Alex Kurina.

Criticism: Myths and Childishness

This essay by Andy Rutledge, Criticism: Myths and Childishness is definitely worth a read for every designer. Witty, To the point, as well as humorous.

"Excuses don’t cut it. Only excellent design does.

It’s not about the designer or the agency or the company who owns the site. Design criticism is about the results. Period ... I ’ve got news for you: design criticism has nothing to do with you, you childish egotist. It’s about the design. Sorry to burst your bubble."

The Selby

Random shots taken of people (you may know or not know) in their own home, doing what they do in the privacy of their worl or home, are interesting to look at.

By photographer Todd Selby, check out The Selby.

brett simon - director
at home - venice beach california - august 4 2008

georgie greville - film director
at home - new york city - june 24 2008

marvin jarrett - editor in chief nylon magazine
at work - new york city - july 23 2008

jean adamson - restaurant owner and chef; and sam buffa - restaurant owner and co-owner of freemans barbershop
at home - brooklyn new york - july 18 2008

Random got beautiful

A good idea, by designer Nikki Farquharson.
" The idea is to take objects of various colours out of their original context and place them together to create a new one."

To submit your own, or to just take a gander, visit RGB.

Toy-A-Day

My friend, Gaby, recently introduced me to this awesome blog (something I wish i would have thought of myself) where people show off their paper toy designs (most including a PDF pattern), a new one everyday.

I cannot wait to design my own! Do share yours, if you do design one.

See more at Toy-A-Day.


Some of my faves.

It's OK

For every 'It's OK' sold, a tree will be planted. Individually carved by designer, Sighn, himself, these are all hand cut, numbered and signed. Get yours here.

Stella Im Hultberg

If you also enjoy Stella Im Hultberg's drawings and paintings, you should check out her show at Thinkspace in Los Angeles opening this weekend.

Blue Footed Booby

Too freaken cute.


photo taken by w t jpg magazine

small stakes

I always enjoy looking at the creative process of projects. Thumbnails, inspiration, etc are always inspiring. Here are some examples from Jason Munn of Design Firm, Small Stakes.

Nasa finds Water in Mars

"This is the first time martian water has been tasted and tested."
-William Boynton, mission scientist

Nasa has discovered water on planet, Mars by the Phoenix space craft which landed on May 25. The water was found by melting the icy soil. This will lead to further experiments on whether life on Mars ever existed, or could possibly exist.

For futher info, check out BBC News.

Happy August.

Wow, it is almost near the end of summer and August is finally year, my favorite summer month. So let me share my excitement with you, along with some facts about the ninth month (courtesy of wikipedia).

-originally named Sextilis, because it was originally the sixth month in roman calendar
-It became the eighth month either when January and February were added to the beginning of the year
-renamed August in honor of Augustus
-August originally had 29 days, but Augustus took two days from February and gave it to August when Sextilis was renamed in his honor




enjoy your august. :]

Project Runway 5!

Who's Ready?!

Wed. July 16 @ 9/8c

Bringing it back

Classic Old Nickelodeon Intros. Oh, the good ol' days, or at least to me, and my childhood. Enjoy.



and since I am in the topic of ol' childhood faves, while i was driving yesterday, I passed an ice cream truck, and reminded me of these awesome pops!

Fizz Cup

Ice Cream Soda on the go.

Via Firebox.

The Last One

The perfect gift, for your loved one trying to quit.
Visit Industreal for more awesome product designs.

Virtual Shoe Museum

Fashion > Comfort
or
Comfort < Fashion

Virtual Shoe Museum.

Replate

Designers Axel Albin and Josh Kamler have carried on the concept of replating your food - to place unwanted leftovers typically on a doggie bag, on top of the nearest trashcan so it doesn'y go to waste.

We started this project because we noticed that people in West Coast cities and beyond were leaving their leftovers on top of (or next to) garbage cans when they couldn't find someone to give them to. We thought this behavior was worth talking about, so we gave it a name.

What is your opinion about this? Would you take part, and be an activist?

Click here for more info, free stickers, and FAQ. REPLATE!

Jamie Wieck

It's is always great when you see product design, with a good and constructive concept behind it. With that said, I really enjoy these shopping bags from Jamie Wieck's Portfolio, where the bag literally holds his things.


Check out these business cards, also from Wieck, with the idea that "that a prospective client would want to keep on their table rather than in their pocket."




For more, check out JamieWieck.com

This is Sand

"The digital sandbox on thisissand.com takes after the physical one. The user is allowed to do what he or she wishes with the elements in the sandbox. Sometimes the resulting pieces are expressive, sometimes they become more abstract. And just as a real world sandbox, the one on thisissand.com can be smoothed out and re-sculpted again time after time."

Here is my masterpiece! Try yours here! Thisissand.com

Scott Wade

Scott wade creates art masterpieces on your not so ordinary canvas. Unable to resist a dirty car window, he started his career by using these windows to 'design' his pieces of art. To view more or hire Scott, click here.

Amelia Roberts

One of those poster designs I wish I would have came up with myself. _link