Veer 2008 Activity Book

I got my Veer 2008 Activity Book in the mail today.  This is the first year I've gotten it, and I think its great.  Not only is it something clever and fun to advertise their services, but I always enjoy when they wink specifically at designers - for example the game that asks you to identify the word set in Futura...lol

If you missed out, you can buy one for $2 on the website - Veer

Typographer's Handwriting

Another great find from the Design Observer - samples of some famous typographers' handwriting.  I feel like there would almost be this stigma where you expect their handwriting to be perfect - almost lyrical.  I have always wondered why my own is less than stellar, when, as a graphic designer, I use so much type and drawing...  Some of them are fancy, some of them are messy, all of them are interesting.  But anyway, it is fun to see the handwriting of those who create the typefaces we use to communicate every day.

See it here: Handwriting

My Penguin

Penguin has this great idea - you design the cover to one of their classic books and order it, and they will send you the book with your custom cover.  They even have a gallery of books other people have created.  Anything from Dracula to Animal Farm.  So they say, "That cover is naked - put something on it."  hehe

Check it out here: My Penguin

Pick of the Week

I'm a little behind on this, because apparently it was announced a few months ago - but Starbucks and iTunes are once again doing "Pick of the Week."  Go to Starbucks and receive your card each week with a new emerging artist, then go to iTunes to redeem your free song.  I think its a great concept - free music, publicity for artists, and another reason to go to Starbucks.  Sweet.

goodreads

Thank you to Adam for introducing me to "goodreads" - a social networking site for people who like books.  Link to your friends, see what they are reading, and swap books with them.  I have a feeling I will never again be without something to read.

Check it out here:  goodreads

NYC Waterfalls Follow Up

Here are some photos I took of the NYC Waterfalls Exhibit.  I found it really interesting that in all of the falls, you could always see the structure behind it.  I wonder if this was intentional - a way of marrying the man made with the natural.  If anyone is interested, the website has a number you can call to sign up for a free half hour boat tour of all 4 structures.

New Logo for Miller Coors

Pentagram has designed a new logo for MillerCoors.  Again, a brilliant piece of logo design.  So different from the way most beers are branded - very clean and contemporary.  And I love the way the r and the o subtly fit in to the C in Coors - very careful use of typography.

See the new logo here:  Pentagram Blog

Mr. Picasso Head

A find from the Design Observer - create your own "Mr. Picasso Head" using elements from different Picasso drawings.  They even let you put in your signature in Picasso's handwriting...hehe

Play here:  Mr. Picasso Head