Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
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Art
“Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them. On the contrary: rationalize them, understand them thoroughly. After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them. ”- Salvador Dali ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
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Photography
“I love to photograph architecture because I can do it with nobody, all alone with my small camera. For fashion and portraits, I need millions of people. ” Continue reading ...
Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
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Design
“Logos and branding are so important. In a big part of the world, people cannot read French or English--but are great in remembering signs. ”-Karl Lagerfeld
Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
Designed by SimpleScott in Chicago, this logo utilizes every design element to tell Obama's message without words. For example, his campaign slogan of "Hope" appears many times. The "O" is formed into a rising sun symbolizing a new day and hope. The "O" also looks like a rainbow, another symbol of hope. The style is a modern with a progressive Web 2.0 clean look, reiterating his slogan delivering "change". Overall, it set a new standard in branding and influenced the nation.
View this fascinating art installation which is a commentary on gender socialization & identity, as well as gender and consumerism.
The blue color means the toys are for a boy.
The pink color means the toys are for a girl.
So many toys, and all one color! This thought provoking art installation made me wonder: how did these colors come to represent gender? Is it a hard wired preference or something that parents and marketers inflict on children? Refer t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Monday, March 8, 2010,
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Design
Do you know that we interact with an average of 600 manufactured objects every day?
In a follow up to the PBS typeface film Helvetica, Gary Hustwit presents Objectified the second film in the trilogy on modern design. Find out why he's so obsessed.
The contoured design of the Coke bottle was created by Earl R Dean
POM Wonderful's "double bulb" bottles are designed to mimic the look of the Pomegranates.
Apple takes its design seriously. The Mac Book was designed by Jonathan Ive, Sr VP of Industri...
Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Thursday, March 4, 2010,
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Infographics
I love infographics. Maybe it's because I am a visual learner. Or because I am fond of graphic design, OR maybe it's because I prefer to scan a page than actually read it. Whatever the reason, watch this TED talk where Gary Flake demos Pivot, a new way to browse and arrange massive amounts of images and data online. I just downloaded it, and it's awesome.
Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
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Photography
India is known for its color, cultural wealth, diversity, and expansive history. The country's mystique has captivated photographers for years. Now you can view some of the most intriguing and reknowned photography from India in these exhibits:
Where Three Dreams Cross: 150 Years of Photography from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh via London's Whitechapel Gallery. This landmark exhibition gives an inside view of how modern India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have been shaped through the lens of their... Continue reading ...
