Shake and Shift Design

Moving Day!

2008-11-19T20:35:00.000-08:00

Come on over! My new home. I'm still getting settled in, but I'd love for you to visit!

Beautiful little bits

2008-11-19T13:15:00.000-08:00

found on Today's Images...

So lovely...

2008-11-18T20:59:00.000-08:00

Beautiful drink labels created by Big Fish, UK.

Who Says It's Unnecessary?

2008-11-18T20:49:00.001-08:00

I heart Unnecessary Knowledge.

District Fashion Show!

2008-11-18T14:57:00.001-08:00

Here are some snippets of designs I did for the upcoming Fashion Show at The District in Tustin.

And the chosen design....yay!

Lettering Sketchbook

2008-11-17T09:57:00.000-08:00

I found this Lettering Sketchbook created be Linzie Hunter and I've grown quite fond of it. I think it's very good for designers to practice making letter forms in new, fun experimental ways.

The Burger King Studio

2008-11-16T19:21:00.000-08:00

Burger King has developed a new gimmick consisting of part art part (free) think tank part design studio. The burger giants are taking "Have it Your Way" to a whole new level by offering the chance to let the public design BK tees and other merchandise. They call it the BK Studio, I think it's an interesting idea. We'll see how this all plays out.

popptags!

2008-11-14T16:29:00.000-08:00

Clever, pretty AND for wine!

Friday Freebie!!

2008-11-14T10:06:00.001-08:00

A fun event tonight at Ghettogloss in Silver Lake as Shana Nys Dambrot curates a show composed of some pretty spiffy artwork. Tonight, Nov 14th, you can join Ghettogloss for a cocktail and banana reception from 7PM-Midnight.

The Show will run through 12-1-08 at Ghettogloss.
Ghettogloss is located at 2380 Glendale Blvd. (cross St. Silverlake Blvd.)
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323 912 0008
More info here.

London + Daft Punk = Awesome

2008-11-12T12:36:00.000-08:00

London (harder, better, faster, stronger) from David Hubert on Vimeo.

I'd love to give credit but don't see the original source...

Motel Postcards

2008-11-12T12:33:00.000-08:00

Nostalgic retro goodness.

Because we all need a pick me up

2008-11-12T12:29:00.001-08:00

booooooom.com has posted an new project that seems pretty awesome. Quoted from their site: So here’s the deal: There is just so much negativity all around us these days, have you noticed? It’s infesting the internet, it’s taking over the big screen, it’s cutting you off, it’s showing up on your bank statement, it’s staining your new shirt, it’s breathing down your neck, it’s not giving you a vacation, it’s talking behind your back, it’s stuffing you in a locker, it’s cheating on you, it’s charging you more, it’s giving you less, and it’s making you miserable!

It’s making me miserable! I don’t think I know of a single person who couldn’t use some encouragement, so here it is! This is a two-part project, and the first part is simple: We are going to create a gallery of encouragement!

You can use this gallery to encourage a close friend or someone you just happened to pass by on the street. You can encourage a relative who may be ill or the girl who handed you your coffee this morning. You could even use this place to encourage yourself!

I dig the premise and it'll be fun to see the different executions as the project unfolds. I'll definitely be sending in my entry...

An Unsettling Nipple

2008-11-11T21:23:00.000-08:00

I was reading dooce. today, which is awesome if you haven't noticed. And I thought this was so very heart-warming and funny and, yes, a little gross. But anyway it's a must read....

From a Craigslist posting...

Okay, so about three months ago my roommate takes in this stray dog. She's horrible, and I'm a dog lover, so I don't say that lightly. I say that as heavily as possible. And please don't flag this post for removal, because there is a real dog whose life is at stake here, and although you may disagree with my not writing flowery Ad-Man prose about her, hell, I'm just being honest. This dog sucks.

... I have to say that the first thing you notice about Mama Dog is: nipples. Obscenely large nipples. We think she was probably used for breeding or something because there's really no other explanation. I'm not being cruel, I'm just saying. Because there's one nipple in particular that is really disturbing. The rest you could maybe overlook. But she has this one nipple that hangs really low, and it's fat, but then it gets really skinny, and then it gets fat again. It's like it's just barely hanging on, though it's not, and evidently there's nothing 'wrong' with it except how it looks. But man, that nipple is unsettling.

Kim Jong-il You Trickster, You!

2008-11-11T17:27:00.000-08:00

The BBC has a report on an image released Wednesday of Kim Jong-il that looks to have been photoshopped to show him in good health while inspecting some military units. I present to you here Exhibit A, courtesy of the BBC. This image raises even more questions as to what's going on in North Korea?? Is this him in this picture, is he really dying, or is he off somewhere maybe on an extended vacation Fidel Castro and bin Laden? Who knows, maybe it's not Photoshop. Maybe Kim is some crazy super hero villain who has the ability to warp shadows to his liking!

Beautiful

2008-11-11T17:25:00.001-08:00

Visionaire on Sale!

2008-11-11T17:13:00.000-08:00

Oh joy! Next Tuesday at Sotherby's photographs sale in London a full set of Visionaire will be up for grabs. Yep, all 53 issues of the exclusive numbered limited edition publication. Many, might I add, are in original packing and unopened. :::gasp:::
Oh to be able to buy such a lovely item! I'm saving up for it. Logic be damned! So far I've raised $3.60 which means at most I'm only about $30,996.40 shy of owning this collection! By next tuesday it's totally happening, right?

Human Rights

2008-11-09T21:55:00.001-08:00

Friday Freebie

2008-11-07T16:19:00.000-08:00

This one comes with a bonus: fighting injustice! Join the thousands who are calling for a repeal of Prop 8 which bans gay marriage in California by attending one of tonight's rallies. Let's hope things remain peaceful tonight and throughout this whole process. I found this info here. Not trying to be preachy; religion should have nothing to do with it. It's a matter of civil rights and inequality really. And the last time I checked Americans were pretty big on Civil Rights, no?

Fri Nov, 7th

Santa Barbara
De La Guerra Plaza at 5pm.

Community Rally at Palm Springs.
5:00PM City Hall 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way

San Francisco Bay Area, Civic Center Rally
TIME: 5:30pm
PLACE: Civic Center (7th St and Market) More info and fliers here.

No On Prop 8 Candlelight Vigil - Merced, 6pm
Veterans Park On M Street, Merced contact: Leslie or Eileen, PLFLAG Merced 209-725-1140

San Jose
6pm in Downtown San Jose, CA at the Cesar Chavez Plaza (Market & San Carlos).

No to Prop 8/ Marriage Equality Protest - Friday Nov 7., 6pm @ Temple Square (State/S.Temple) SLC, Utah

Long Beach Marriage March
March in Long Beach tomorrow night (11/07/08) starting at Redondo & Broadway at 7pm.

Costa Mesa
March tonight at the South Coast Plaza (in Costa Mesa, CA) starting at 9pm on Bristol.

Hillcrest, San Diego
This evening at 9pm community activists are urged to meet at Laurel & Sixth, then the group will walk to City Hall (located at 202 C St in Downtown).

Oh, Why hello there...

2008-11-05T09:57:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry I've neglected you for days. What was I thinking? Never again, I promise. And to prove it I have some lovely Supermarket finds for you...
Here we have a super cute cuckoo clock that I plan on hinting someone into buying for me. By Decoylab only $28.00! The Boyfriend's parents are coming into town soon and I think this gold Classy necklace is the perfect way to ease any worries they may have about me....right? By Trashy Deluxe $50.00. Als, how cool is this killer cupcake?? It's part of Paper Cuts Products Everyday Monsters Series only $8.00. And last but not least; I think this hello Listen print is so sweet. By laurageorge $20.00.

Seriously?

2008-10-31T13:20:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was more than ready for the election to be over and I admit I was feeling a bit apathetic about the whole thing. But today I am so completely angry about the world around me that I couldn't care more about it all. Yesterday evening there was a huge mass assembled protesting Yes on Prop 8. Seriously? How can anyone still have that kind of hate in them toward a group of people? How can you honestly still believe that a group of people, any group of people, should be discriminated against in 2008? I heard comments today about how Prop 8 is "protecting marriage". That's just such crap. What about protecting civil rights? Isn't that a concern to anyone? I also got some comments directed at me about how annoying it is when the Hispanic kids come trick or treating at your door and how they get dropped off by the bus fulls. Wow. The narrow minded hateful things that are still spoken and believed by these people is unbelievable and such a complete culture shock for me. Would it be acceptable if I, a Hispanic woman, said to them that it bothered me when white children came trick or treating in my neighborhood? Another comment I heard was that if Obama were to get elected we're screwed. Seriously? Seriously?! I am in such complete shock and I just needed to vent about these awful things to people who understand these very real concerns.

Is it over yet??

2008-10-30T12:11:00.000-07:00

The cable's out. Actually, to be honest, it was never in really. I digress, anywho, this has kept me somewhat safe from the nonstop election watch of 08. But nonetheless I'd like it to be Tuesday now. That would be great. Six more days seems like an eternity. I want to know now, it seems like this election has dragged on for so long and it's such an important one as it will help determine whether or not I should flee the country in terror. I'm the person who gets totally engulfed in the life of the fictional person in a book I'm reading and cheats and reads the last couple pages to know how it turns out before continuing reading where I left off. Oh Tuesday...you are so far...

Made me laugh

2008-10-29T14:31:00.001-07:00

This was so great I had to post it here. My friend Jaime sent me this video and it is awesome. Customize your own here.

Yes We Carve.

2008-10-29T13:21:00.000-07:00

Haha yay! Barack O'Lanterns!~ How awesome is that? See more here, spotted them over at Not Martha.

Its Just So Good.

2008-10-29T13:12:00.000-07:00

I'm well into the book now. Blessed Unrest is life changing; it alters your view of the world, it's inhabitants it's possibilities. Pardon the "new agey" music played during this video clip. Anyone else reading about this movement, or as I call it the new revolution?

Oh. God. Yes.

2008-10-28T12:50:00.001-07:00

This is absolutely fantastic. Everything a Designer Needs. Brought to you by Esthetic Core.

Voter Suppression

2008-10-23T09:57:00.000-07:00

Having the right to vote is one of the very basic and most wonderful things about this country. I think everyone can agree on that, or at least I thought everyone could agree on that. That is until I stumbled upon this video from the organization ACORN. The video is part of a campaign by ACORN to set the record straight about the organization and it's intentions. Over the last 18 months, ACORN has waged a voter registration campaign, which successfully helped register 1.3 million new voters. But the McCain campaign has recently launched an attack on ACORN's efforts saying that the voters who were registered are fraudulent aims at skewing the race in Obama's favor. Why you ask? In preparation for the possibility of their loss. Should the GOP lose this election they can always put the blame on the "fraudulent voters" registered by ACORN. That attack is ridiculous. It truly is. As explained in this video it nearly impossible to get those kinds of results. Watch and learn.

Extreme Pumpkins

2008-10-21T14:08:00.000-07:00

I love Halloween. I don't care what anyone says, I think it's fun damn it. Yes, it's childish, and cheesy, and mildly spooky but I enjoy it in all it's silliness. I won't be dressing up this year, costumes are expensive and my 3rd floor apartment doesn't strike me as the type of building that would encourage trick or treating. So there's no point in me dressing up only to sit around the apartment with no Halloween plans right? But I did find these fun and oh so creative pumpkins which I whought were pretty awesome. They are all from Extreme Pumpkins, a great place to look for Halloween fun.

The Daily Scrapbook

2008-10-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I discovered The Daily Scrapbook, a weblog by Jessica Helfand. It's really very interesting. Every day she features a new and unique scrapbook. Some are modern some are absolute antiques! Today's feature for example is from 1922, beautiful stuff.

Louise Bourgeois

2008-10-21T09:21:00.000-07:00

Another great exhibition is coming to town! Louise Bourgeois will be exhibiting at MOCA from October 26th through January 25th, 2009. This exhibition is the first major showing of Bourgeois’s work in more than a decade. Her work is simultaneously engaging in both modern and traditional techniques and explores various themes in a range of styles. This one is a must-see I think. Ooh! And members of MOCA get invited to a special opening gala this Saturday night, I'll definitely be there.

Vanity Fair Portraits

2008-10-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913–2008 will be showing at LACMA starting October 26th through March 1, 2009. This is the first major exhibition to bring together the magazine's archive of rare vintage prints with its contemporary photographs. These look gorgeous! I am so excited to see these, I love a good exhibition and this one looks promising.

Oh God Yes, There's More...

2008-10-20T09:27:00.001-07:00

Have I mentioned how much I love Amy Poehler? I do.

Caribou Barbie Strikes Again

2008-10-20T09:22:00.001-07:00

Obama: Funny too!

2008-10-17T15:04:00.000-07:00

Very funny and charming "roast" at the Al Smith Dinner. Obama: "It's possible I'm a little too awesome." Watch both! They're sooo good! More here.

Friday Freebie!!

2008-10-17T13:31:00.000-07:00

Woohoo! What a weird week this has been. So glad it's Friday let the fun weekend festivities begin! I've been on a recipe finding mission lately which inevitably lead to a need for cute recipe cards. Coincidentally, I came across these over at Creature Comforts, I dig the bright colors.

What I'm Reading

2008-10-17T13:23:00.000-07:00

I just wandered over to the always charming Via Lido Bookstore where the ever so helpful Dan recommended Blessed Unrest to me. It looks awesome. This book is the kind of read that will get you thinking outside of yourself in your day to day life; to really take others into consideration and how what you do can affect the world as a whole. The cover arts pretty spiffy too.

Do you wonder?

2008-10-15T12:02:00.000-07:00

I have wondered, like I'm sure many of you have, what awaits us if "the unthinkable happens" and one day we've got a President Palin. Answers are provided here.

Bacon Today

2008-10-15T09:12:00.000-07:00

Bacon Today is an awesome site that features daily updates on the world of sweet, sweet bacon. What could possibly be better? You can even purchase your own bacon n eggs costumes, just in time for Halloween!

You win again, Monday.

2008-10-13T16:24:00.000-07:00

It's not just me right? This is a particularly crappy Monday, yes? The Santa Anas are blowing strong. Which makes for dust and allergens of all kinds flying into and up your nose and eyes. Which also leads to dry skin and sniffles. Plus your hairs a mess. And to top it off it's also wildfire season as today has reminded us. Yes, the awful, the depressing, the uncontrollable for days: the wildfire. Egh. Ugh. Poop.

Tonight, tonight...

2008-10-10T13:47:00.000-07:00

My supercool sister is taking me out on a a date. Where you ask? To see Julieta Venegas at the Nokia Theatre! I am oh so excited, wouldn't you be? She's so awesome. This is one of my favorite songs by her its from the film Amores Perros.

A Different Kinda Friday Freebie

2008-10-10T09:22:00.000-07:00

Dos Equis presents, THE MOST INTERESTING SHOW IN THE WORLD!!! Be still my beating heart! You know those awesome commercials with the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man in the World? Well, Dos Equis is taking it on the road. Tonight, one night only, Dos Equis presents this FREE show. The tour features a group of “new cabaret”-style acts, including aerial performers, Japanese robot dancers, fire jugglers, Russian dancers and French burlesque singers.

Friday 10.10.2008 @ 9:00pm
Venue: The Music Box at Henry Fonda Theater

I'd rather be...

2008-10-09T16:22:00.000-07:00

Yes, I live in sunny southern California. But that doesn't mean I don't occasionally yearn for some weather; maybe some rain or a legitimate winter. Don't get me wrong. I appreciate the fact that we have lovely weather nearly year round and I am aware that I shouldn't be ungrateful for this. But sometimes I just want it to be cold enough to lay in bed with blankets and a nice hot cup of tea reading. Today is offering just that kind of weather, but alas: the day job. And I just know that Saturday will probably be sunny again and my cold day of tea and reading will be gone again. I thought of this while reading an article over at Slow Like Honey.

A Lego Likeness?? Hm...

2008-10-09T16:10:00.000-07:00

Neiman Marcus has made it possible to get a Lego sculpture made in your likeness for the low low price of $60,000! That is providing that you do in fact own the rights to your likeness (whaaa...??) The figures are made by brick artist Nathan Sawaya and are featured as one of this year's outlandish gifts in NM's Christmas Book. Stocks are plummeting, 401Ks are dipping, and unemployment is high. Why not treat yourself to a Lego figurine of yourself?

Little People

2008-10-08T16:35:00.001-07:00

So inventive and wonderful and whimsical but they also make some interesting commentary on our world, don't you think? I present to you my new favorite thing, the Little People Blog. Little People is a street art project by artist Slinkachu. And it's awesome.

Nuance by Sublevel

2008-10-08T16:25:00.000-07:00

Spotted this lovely piece over at Graphic Exchange. It's so beautiful, it's intended for a young company for web based solutions. Designed by the Dutch firm Sublevel. Nice stuff.

I Love This Oh So Much

2008-10-07T11:41:00.000-07:00

I dig Stefan G. Bucher, yes it's true. Not that I've ever met the guy but he just seems like a good guy. His Daily Monsters are so fun and so inspired and just spur of the moment creative. I admire the guy and I am not alone. Stefan recently gave an interview on Abduzeedo which is quite good. Have a look see and you too will dig Stefan G. Bucher.

How to Overcome Resentment

2008-10-06T12:02:00.000-07:00

Really, who doesn't this handy little article? Courtesy of Think Simple Now.

Oh Monday.

2008-10-06T11:47:00.000-07:00

Watching the news as I got ready for work this morning. It's interesting to me that one story was about how the stock market was down 400 points which was quickly followed by a segment at a high school football field. Without skipping a beat. Really? Is no one concerned anymore? Have we moved on to worrying about football games and fall fashion? Is our attention span really that short? Oh Monday...monday monday...only monday.

Friday Freebie!

2008-10-03T11:20:00.001-07:00

This weekend is my friend Mark's birthday, Happy Birthday Mark! He's quite the musician so I've designed a musical gift tag for his gift. Click on the image to download yours!

What's Up With That?

2008-10-03T10:39:00.000-07:00

Today's morning trip to Starbucks was eventful. At first I found this really cool cd packaging that I really liked but alas, I lacked the funds. Then I discovered these tiny little newspapers called Good that Starbucks gives away for free and each week they discuss some different issue. This week was Gas Prices. I thought the tiny newspaper idea was awesome. I showed it to my coworker and he showed me last week's issue, Immigration. I was a bit disturbed by the illustration though. Notice on the Mexican border they show army men with rifles, barbed wire and attack dogs. The Canadian border has playful puppies anad they even have toys to entertain them while "guarding" the border. So it's got me asking, Hey Starbucks, whats up with that?

The Feast!

2008-10-02T16:45:00.000-07:00

Yes it's October and this means The Feast is fast approaching, October 16th to be exact! The Feast will gather 150 of the world's leading creatives and entrepreneurs among other brilliantly radical minds. Why you ask? to change the world, duh...
I love it, there's bound to be some fascinating stuff coming out of this!

Too Funny

2008-10-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

See more hilarity here.

My Carfunfootprint

2008-10-01T09:25:00.000-07:00

According to MiniUSA, my carfunfootptint is 82 out of 197. They take the "greeness" of you r car and add it to how fun your car is to drive. My score was a bit weak. The solution, but a new Mini! I don't mind that at all!

I must have it

2008-10-01T09:09:00.000-07:00

I think it's important that I have this lovely new hair dryer. Although it would hurt me to have to part ways with my current pink hello kitty model I think in the end it'd be for the best. Don't you agree? It is the new Remington Shine Therapy. It has built-in Vitamin Shine Technology which emits delicate sheer mist during styling! The mist is a blend of shine enhancing moisturizers and avocado oil! How amazing is that??

I'm back!

2008-09-30T09:57:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true. My hiatus is over! I moved into my new apartment successfully with the help of a some very helpful cousin, sisters, and boyfriend. Thanks to everyone who was oh so helpful. I don't think I would have survived the 3 flights of stairs without you!

Moving!

2008-09-25T13:23:00.001-07:00

Finally found a lovely place to move to in Long Beach. Things a re a bit busy, be back in a bit!

Ruven Afanador

2008-09-23T17:36:00.000-07:00

These are beautiful and different and oh so captivating, don't you think? See more of it here.

Adina Organics

2008-09-22T13:49:00.003-07:00

Tasty beverages, oh joy! I recently bought myself an Adina Organics Lavender Lemonade at Cost Plus and it was pretty tasty if I do say so myself. At first I was just attracted to the hand painted style of the packaging. but was pleasantly surprised at how good it was and by the good it does. Adina works with small farmers, co-ops and collectives to encourage fair trade and sustainable, organic practices.

Printing Ersatz

2008-09-22T13:35:00.000-07:00

This is via the dailyheller. The piece you see above is a sample of ersatz created by Germany and Austria after WWI. After the war these countries experienced severe financial struggles. Cities began printing and distributing their own bartering money called ersatz. It helped a lot of designers at the time get noticed and it's really interesting to see these pieces now in our own time of financial struggle.

Hello Monday

2008-09-22T11:58:00.000-07:00

This weekend was a busy one, lots of preparing for this week. One of my projects was designing some engagement announcements for sister. She's getting married soon, er...soonish in 2010 actually. But the wedding is going to be abroad, hence the early preparation. Here are some snippets of the engagement announcements I've designed for them. It'll be a beach wedding with bright tropical colors, love the hot pink and orange! You wouldn't think the combination would work but it really does. I've also made the whimsical little illustrations of the couple which really resemble them pretty well. I'm pretty happy with the result; we'll be printing on linen paper and enclosing them in mango hued envelopes. I'll post pictures of the finished product soon!

Friday Freebie!!

2008-09-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

Found some lovely free wallpaper downloads by Marimekko. Very pretty, very simple, very free! Happy Friday!

John Stewart

2008-09-19T14:51:00.000-07:00

Have I mentioned how I love John Stewart? I do. He was great last night the on The Daily Show as he analyzed Sean Hannity's interview with the could be President of the United States, Sarah Palin.

Rony's Photoshow

2008-09-18T09:16:00.000-07:00

This looks intriguing...tonight at Royal on Main in Santa Monica BPM Magazine will be hosting a show featuring photobooth shots of celebs. Shots include everyone from Ozzy to Questlove. There'll be a free photobooth, open bar, and 20% off footwear! If you make it out let me know how it goes, go to BPM Magazine to RSVP.

Purell Ads

2008-09-17T14:12:00.000-07:00

I came across these little lovelies via Design You Trust. Such cool ads, I love these. Done for Purell by JWT out of Sydney, Australia. Fantastic!

Birthday Shopping

2008-09-17T12:56:00.001-07:00

My niece's 3rd birthday is coming up and I found some lovely things on etsy for her today. What do you think?
Fun Purple Stripe Tights by mamarunswithscissors $8.00, Orange Funk Skirt by Ekcole $26.00, Little Black Dot Dress by charity5 $27.00, Aviary in Almond Pinafore by threeyellowstarfish $24.00

Kara Walker Catalog

2008-09-17T12:50:00.001-07:00

Kara Walker: My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love. Kara Walker's catalog for her Walker Art Center was featured in I.D. Magazines Annual Design Review. I think it's stunning! The catalog was designed to resemble a slave narrative from the mid 1940's: brilliant! Designed by Andrew Blauvelt and Emmet Byrne.

Addicting.

2008-09-15T16:49:00.000-07:00

One Sentence is an incredibly addicting web site that allows users to post one sentence stories. It's amazing how you can just get stuck there reading and reading. Also I think it's an interesting way to simplify the creative process. Think of your goal in the simplest of sentences and it could very well reveal the perfect solution.

Beat the Mondays

2008-09-15T10:48:00.000-07:00

This lovely necklace Rainy Days n Mondays by Arete can help you beat the Monday blues $24.00

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Awesome!

2008-09-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

Love it. Love it. Love it!! Awesome job done by SNL this past weekend!
Sign the petition, No Way, No How, No Sarah Palin

The New Vibe

2008-09-14T22:13:00.000-07:00

Luke Hayman, partner at Pentagram, strikes again with yet another great magazine
redesign. This time Luke Rami Moghadam teamed up to redesign Vibe for it's 15th
Anniversary. You can read all about it on Pentagram's blog.

Things to Smile About

2008-09-11T17:39:00.000-07:00

Happy things I ffffound today.

Banksy Hits New Orleans

2008-09-11T16:43:00.000-07:00

Just days before the 3rd Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, NoLA was bombed by famed graffiti artist, Banksy. On his site, Banksy explains that he originally came to NoLA "to do battle with the Grey Ghost, a vigilante who's been systematically painting over any graffiti with the same grey shade of paint since 1997". I think the pieces are very fitting and send a profound message all that hasn't been done since Katrina. The area is still very much devastated even now after all this time. Any attention that is brought to this situation is welcome and the pieces are great in true Banksy style.

Buy Vodka, Make a Donation

2008-09-10T18:03:00.000-07:00

Absolut Vodka has launched an Absolut Cities campaign featuring different U.S. cities to be featured as the bottle's design and unique limited-edition flavor. Absolut Los Angeles is now available and when you buy the pomegranate flavored booze you'll also help do some good! Absolut will be donating $250,000.00 to Green Way LA from this bottle's proceeds. Plus, the bottle's pretty nice too.

The Goats Are Here!

2008-09-10T14:05:00.000-07:00

Oh this is just too awesome! The lovely city of Los Angeles is trying to make "greener" efforts at clean up. Rather than the typical controlled fires burning on freeway embankments and empty plots the city has resorted to goats. Yes, a herd of 100 goats was released onto an empty plot on 4th and Hill. Wonderful!

Supermarket Finds!

2008-09-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

Great Supermarket finds today! Stay Fresh Necklace by Melanie Favreau $50.00. Whirl Serving Dish by Kim Westad $200.00. Type Coasters by .acd $25.00. Great Ideas Bottle Journal by Andy Pratt Design $17.00. Rope Tape by BeBack/Soon $15.00. Awesomeness all around!

Iron Jawed Angels

2008-09-09T18:36:00.000-07:00

HBO's new original film, Iron Jawed Angels. Very inspiring stuff. The Suffragist movement and all the courage they showed. In a time where women had no vote, no voice, and no rights they paved the way for women everywhere to vote and let themselves be heard in politics. I really want to check this out!

The Uncovered

2008-09-08T16:19:00.000-07:00

It's no secret; many of us have no health insurance. 6.7 MILLION Californians alone to be exact. Blue Shield of California has launched an incredibly interactive web site to help solve this crisis. Let's Shield California offers two no-maintenance ways to help. You can record your thoughts or write a pre-written letter to Nancy Pelosi. Good stuff, check it out, get on it!

Threadless Loves Drawing

2008-09-08T16:08:00.001-07:00

Threadless is hosting a tee design contest with yummy prizes! Hurry, deadline is September 15th!

The Living Tree House

2008-09-08T13:30:00.000-07:00

The big brains over at MIT have developed this amazing fully biodegradable living breathing tree house suitable for human living. The Fab Tree Hab is made primarily of trees, clay, and other 100% living nutrients. Best of all it's cheap to er...grow! And once you purchase your living home you get to watch it's growth and progress until it's ready for you to move in! Fantastic!

Another Redesign!

2008-09-04T20:51:00.000-07:00

Oh Luke Hayman what will you redesign next? Hayman just finished working on a lovely cleaned up redesign for Consumer Reports magazine. The new look was launched yesterday. Pentagram's blog has the whole story on the redesign, read up!
(Left Image is Before, the Right is After)

Negatives Are The New Positive

2008-09-04T20:44:00.000-07:00

Tucson's Etherton Gallery opens a new project that focuses on the negative. The gallery has published a portfolio by photographer John Loengard. The collection of negatives captures beautifully eerie photos of 19th- and 20th-century negatives. Beautiful!

Rolling Stone Logo Sold to the Highest Bidder!

2008-09-03T22:02:00.000-07:00

Designer John Pasche created the famous Rolling Stones icon more than 30 years ago as a student in London for $250. Last week the original print was sold at auction for $92,500. The piece is now in the permanent collection at the London Museum.

Target oh Target, what will you do next?

2008-09-03T21:54:00.000-07:00

Target has announced that they plan to open a series of temporary shops in
New York beginning September 12th though the 15th. The shops will be called
"Bullseye Bodegas". Each shop will feature the lovely Target creations of a
different featured designer. How great is that? Oh Target, why not do this near
me and not quite so far away??

Rainbow Poop

2008-09-03T10:18:00.001-07:00

I've often wondered, what would be the perfect way to decorate blank walls? The answer is here.
Of course! It's so obvious how could I have missed it??? Rainbow Poop! Perfect!

Oh Shepard Fairey

2008-09-02T20:48:00.000-07:00

Shepard Fairey is upset over the unauthorized use of his now famous Obama poster.
Fairey is famous for making stencil art out of other artist's images/photographs. When
asked about the amount of "borrowing" done in his own art Fairey answers, "That's always
been my style," Fairey says. "I don't get permission. I just do it."

I Love Antigirl

2008-09-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

The most beautiful imagery I've seen in a while. This piece and many more beautiful
things available here.

Lovely Tees

2008-09-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

I found these great illustrations and tee designs by Neither Fish Nor Fowl based out
of Brooklyn. I think they're quite tasty...which shall I buy??

The Amazing Wirepod

2008-08-28T17:52:00.000-07:00

The Wirepod is an easy and eye-pleasing way to hide that mess of wires looming in your
home. Designed by Joris Laarman and available here.

Will Bryant

2008-08-27T22:37:00.000-07:00

Will Bryant loves nice people who make cool things. Me too.

Faucet of Joy

2008-08-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

Water Ball Ripples is a modern water faucet concept designed by Smith Newnam,
and Industrial Design student from North Carolina State.

The lighting on the faucet glow red or blue to let you know how hot the water is;
fabulous! No more guessing, burning, or freezing!

Good Advice

2008-08-27T16:30:00.000-07:00

Yes, lets! Get yours here.

Nike's Mexico Campaign

2008-08-27T15:04:00.000-07:00

Nike Mexico invited a few artists to promote the opening of the first Nike sportswear
store in Mexico City. The posters were all inspired by mexican culture and pasted all
over the city. I'm not a big Nike supporter but these posters are pretty great.

Write for $20,000

2008-08-27T14:43:00.000-07:00

I could use $20,000.00 and I'm sure many others could too. Field Report is a new web
site that allows you to write and post essays to the site for a chance at the monthly
grand prize of $20,000.00! How great is that? I'll be debt free in no time! haha

Awesome

2008-08-26T17:11:00.000-07:00

Yes that is a pink dominoes set. Most importantly it is soon to be mine! Days spent in the park
playing dominoes with something yummy to drink are happy days. Get yours here.

Ducks!

2008-08-26T14:40:00.001-07:00

A flock of rubber duckies came by the studio today =D

Because Donkeys Are Fun

2008-08-26T13:41:00.001-07:00

Oh Dunky! What can't you do??

Chocolate!

2008-08-26T13:32:00.000-07:00

I love chocolate, yes it's true. I've also been known to be partial to bacon. So why not put the two
together in one wonderful treat?? Vosges Chocolatiers make the lovely Mo's Bacon Bar, a yummy
blend of savory and sweet!

They also make a more playful version of this delight in the Flying Pig! How great is that?

Neuarmy - This Aint No Side Hustle

2008-08-26T10:18:00.000-07:00

Neurmy is a multidisciplinary creative who works in just about every medium imaginable.
Beautiful and powerful pieces; I'm hooked. You can see more here.

EEE Adams

2008-08-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

More poster fun! This gig poster is by EEE Adams, interesting stuff!

Andrea At Graphics!

2008-08-26T09:55:00.000-07:00

I like this gig poster by Andrea At Graphics!, stumbled across this one at Gig Posters. Nice huh?

STEP

2008-08-25T23:05:00.000-07:00

Oh it's a day of lovely covers! The new STEP issue is out with the return of Stefan G. Bucher
of 344 Design and, of course, The Daily Monster as cover designer. STEP also hosts Stefan's
ink & circumstance column.