Blockhead — The Music Scene
It's Saturday. You don't have to be at work. How about tripping out on a music video?
It's Saturday. You don't have to be at work. How about tripping out on a music video?
Tron Posters
I guess I am still on Tron, because I love these posters by Eric Tan. The posters were produced by Mondo. It looks like they are all gone, but no matter. I can still admire them from afar.
Tank Tankuro
Here's a book I am going to keep my eyes out for—Gajo Sakamoto's manga Tank Tankuro from Presspop. The cover and slipcase are designed by none other than Chris Ware. via Fantagraphics
Pantone Chip Cookies
These have to be the most delicious Pantone chips you will ever lay your eyes on. Today design*sponge posted images of Kim Neil's savory creations. They look so appetizing I had to repost. Kim is a a freelance designer and illustrator. She used Royal icing to mix out the colors. She even made the metallic ones. Kim wrote on her blog that she made these as gifts for her clients. Lucky clients indeed.
Tame Impala — Half Full Glass of Wine
My friend Amy sent me a message this morning about this year's Coachella. Along with it came a link to a forum thread with videos of bands that have been confirmed for the line up. I have never heard of this band, but I'm really into this video. I just love the aesthetic of it. Also, I do kind of dig the song.
Grizzly Bear — Ready, Able
I went to see Blue Valentine yesterday, and it had music by Grizzly Bear. I love this band, but I have to admit I haven't listened to them in awhile. Also, if you haven't seen Blue Valentine, go see it. It's a little sad, but it's a really good movie. It's a story about falling in love as much as it is about falling out of love. I love Michelle Williams, and I think she's really good in it. And so was Ryan Gosling.
Tron: Legacy Buzz Lightyear
Yeah, I am into this. Tron: Legacy Buzz Lightyear by iamclu on Deviantart.
Starbucks Rebranding
Starbucks recently unveiled its rebranded identity. The new logo will be lauched in the Spring to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Starbucks chose to emphasize its iconic mermaid in its identity, striping away the company's name, as well as the wraparound green band. According to Starbuck's senior creative manager, they decided to enhance the form of the Siren, "smoothing her hair, refining her facial features, weighting the scales on her tail to bring the focus to her face"
From the start, we wanted to recognize and honor the important equities of the iconic Starbucks logo. So we broke down the four main parts of the mark – color, shape, typeface and the Siren. After hundreds of explorations, we found the answer in simplicity. Removing the words from the mark, bringing in the green, and taking the Siren out of her ring. For forty years she’s represented coffee, and now she is the star.
It's interesting to look at the evolution of the Siren, from her 16th Century root to her current incarnation. Once the logo is implemented in the Spring, it would be interesting to see how it will play out for the company.
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