January 2009
67 posts
relax…
Qualified Beat Battle - Flier
Did this design for Macklemore who’s starting up a Beat Battle Competition in Seattle named ‘Qualified’ for up and coming beat makers, as well as seasoned vets!
‘joy’ (Drop It Remix) Joy Jones
20 Years of Trends by: Li Edelkoort →
Gigonomics! Newsweek Article →
An article describing the rise in part-time jobs and freelance workers due in part to our Economic downturn. An interesting read, and a way of work flow I’ve known all to well for a few years now! The good thing about this type of work style is flexibility and once things are brighter on the economic scale, better paying jobs will be more frequent, which can equal less busy work, and more...
“Love has no fear, and no vengeance.”
– from my Yogi Tea tea bag this morning, believe it or not.
Speaking of Infinite possibilities…
“It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious...”
– Writings of Luke 6:41-42
“There’s trouble ahead when you live only for the approval of others,...”
– Writing of Luke 6:26 (The Message Remix)
Marc de Groot →
danielpagan:
I found him while searching my own delicious for glossy photography. The search found Marc under another persons archive.
I like his work, nice shots!
TED - Sir Ken Robinson →
soulandgrace:
One of the most enlightening 20-mins of your life.
This is on point and so true! I’ve always believed that our school structure and even parents at times have killed our creative ability to flourish and be innovative in taking risks, calculated risks. The system has actually helped us work our way out of creativity rather than growing deeper in our youthful creative visions...
Phil Lubliner
I like his hand drawn text and imagery, simple yet unique. Check out more of his works here.
20 Lego Rendition Hiphop Covers →
“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t...”
– James Earl Jones (via kari-shma)
Obama Inauguration Tribute
Here’s a 2 piece set I created this morning documenting history and progress being made here in America!
-Brokin nglish Design
Time to put away childish things...
Wow!
A great inaugural address, as well as a tremendous message to our nation and the nations that ‘WE’ must work together! ‘WE’ must be reflective of change, so change begins with each one of us.
A New Era indeed, and it’s a blessing to live as a young person in this time to work and be a part of history in bringing true change to a nation, and seeing not just...
MLK Tribute
Here’s a series I designed today as a Tribute to MLK!
-Brokin nglish Design
“Conflicts are never resolved without trustful give-and-take on both sides.”
– Dr. MLK Jr.
“Grow yourself a wise heart — you’ll do yourself a favor; keep a...”
– Proverbs 19:8 (The Message Remix)
“The person who tells lies gets caught; the person who spreads rumors is ruined.”
– Proverbs 19:9 (The Message Remix)
“We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose...”
– Proverbs 19:21 (The Message Remix)
“Fear-of God is life itself, a full life, and serene — no nasty surprises.”
– Proverbs 19:23 (The Message Remix)
Owasu & Hannibal - ‘Upstairs Down’
Greg White – Photographer →
danielpagan:
Greg White is a photographer out of UK and US. Linked to via The Strange Attractor (google reader)
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The abstractions and minimalist styled shots are nice! -milt
Aaron Hewitt →
A photographer friend of mine in Portland, OR. Check out his recent section for some beautiful Black and White photos for Seymour Duncan Guitars.
Uncle Phil raised the hair on my neck...
designlife:
Believe it or not, I saw this ad run yesterday on the tube. I was very intrigued. I was curious as to who created it. Thank you Ogilvy & Mather. Here is an article about the campaign, which is great. Enjoy.
Interestingly clever ad campaign!
-milt
Menahan Street Band →
This 10 piece band is a conglomerate of members from El Michaels Affair, The Budos Band, The Dap Kings & Antibalas. Brookyln based DUNHAM Records which is an imprint to the modern funk/soul label Daptone also located in Brookyn, NY.
Listen to the song ‘Make The Road By Walking’ which was directly looped and sampled with permission by: Jay-Z for his Roc Boys track (which is...
Global Colour →
For Interior Designers primarily but can apply to other forms of design with color. The books are pricey, but if you have the money and are into being up to par on Colour trends, then this is a great Bi-annual book to have.
Gosee
via: http://www.gosee.us
I’ve been on their PR list for awhile now getting updates of photography for Ads, fashion, travel, as well as design, illustration and film. Always great photos from around the world.
A few select shots from a photographer named Thomas Dorn. Check ‘em out.
-milt
The shot below is by: Andreas Herzau
New Season, New Year
It’s a new day, new year, and new season.
The past is the past, and it’s a clean slate.
I’m not into resolutions, it’s more just a change in thinking and perspective!
True love casts out all fear, and I won’t be hindered by fear or limitations.
I’m needing to find a job, freelance/full-time and It’s GO time! It’ll all work out.
I’ve...
“…Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant....”
– Apostle Paul writing to the people in Ephesus Ephesians 5:1-2
“The aspirations of good people end in celebration; the ambitions of bad people...”
– Wise sayings of Solomon Proverbs 10:28 (The Message Remix)
“An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead, but an open, face-to-face meeting...”
– Wise sayings of Solomon Proverbs 10:10 (The Message Remix)
“Honesty lives confident and carefree, but Shifty is sure to be exposed.”
– Wise sayings of Solomon Proverbs 10:9 (The Message Remix)
“ill-gotten gain gets you nowhere; an honest life is immortal.”
– Wise sayings of Solomon Proverbs 10:2 (The Message Remix)
TYPOGRAPHY
Various Type pieces I like.
-milt