July 2009
55 posts
“All that athletes want, for better or worse, is the chance to play by (the) same rules” - Malcolm Gladwell, 2001
http://bit.ly/Bq6Cy
Raps still need a backup SF who can defend, rebound and hit a mid-range J (in that order). Call me crazy but to me it’s http://bit.ly/oeTry
Stephen Colbert “advocates” that, like elevator farts, Americans should just politely ignore racism. Hilarious! http://bit.ly/4uZSi8
Soundscreen Design →
Great idea + cause: Donate your old phones and put them to work on the front lines of global health: http://bit.ly/1aDwLy (via @swissmiss)
Shaq finally has his “I’m Keith Hernandez” moment… http://bit.ly/WGvF2
A Primer on Rounded Rectangles →
Kieth Lang at UI & Us tells a story of how rounded rectangles, a shape very common in Apple’s software and hardware design, took off. The primary players in this story are graphics…
Prepared for Toronto weather http://twitpic.com/btcfb
Beethoven’s 5th Symphony – Graphical Score →
(Via We Are All Analogue)
Lots of complaining…no one likes rainy afternoons anymore? There are days I would pay for this kind of peace.
Hi, my name is Holger Schubert and the garage for my Maserati is absolutely retarded http://bit.ly/Uddkz
First Hughes Bros. film in 9 years out next year. Starring Denzel. http://bit.ly/103Oui
Lots of heated debate over my alma mater’s sly brand makeover http://bit.ly/rcTsv (My $0.02: UW always had an identity crisis)
I stopped eating Quizno’s 3 years ago. Here’s a recap of why: http://bit.ly/E45nL
Goal is to watch every @azizansari clip on YouTube today…and do some work
Bill Moggridge to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Design Awards. http://bit.ly/4Avld
Enjoying the Jays taking a 1-0 lead off Scott Rolen’s HR in the 7th http://twitpic.com/b61sa
Motel 6 Makeover →
More proof that low-budget, high-design makes for big profits. Motel 6 is projecting a 100% increase in bookings next year thanks to a down economy and a great redesign from the creator of…
At Aristotelis waiting for my cut, still the best barber in town for the $
Coldplay – Strawberry Swing →
Shynola continues to just blow my mind (even after the tragic passing of one of their partners).
(via OnSmash)
We Choose the Moon cranking in the background http://wechoosethemoon.org/
Kübler House →
Beautiful harmony of stone, wood and glass.
(via ArchDaily)
Enjoyed Away We Go last night. Like a grown-up, funnier Juno. Now, getting ready to roast a rack of jerk pork for a family BBQ.
Design Ignites Change →
New Kicks: Jack Purcell Basics →
Courtesy of the lady, I’m rocking a sweet new pair of kicks today.
New fav acronym: SWAG (Scientific wild-assed guess) Found in this cutting article on Goldman Sachs http://bit.ly/F6Sxo
2009-2010 Toronto Raptors →
Proof that I’m keeping up on Bryan Colangelo’s mastermind-like moves to improve Toronto’s NBA franchise. (Much help from RealGM and Doug Smith)
Bulldog Gin →
I love me some gin and it doesn’t get much better (when it comes to the package at least) then Bulldog.
(via Lovely Package)
The evolution of Tiger’s swing http://bit.ly/3FxU2w
Meetup chief, and all around good guy, Scott Heiferman gets a White House invite from the Pres. Recap here: http://bit.ly/z2hU3 (via @heif )
First check-in on my teenage web hero @zeldman in years yielded this update http://bit.ly/6RoYk Hang in there big guy
Sea Saw →
Olly Moss is a talented graphic designer.
Best follow-up book name candidate: #SuperFreakonomics http://bit.ly/BKwK6 (via @kottkedotorg)
Quick poll: What’s your favourite typeface/family? Mine’s… http://bit.ly/11rVUQ
Lobster Boat Residence →
Once in a while you see a structure that equally captures your style and values. For me, it’s the Lobster Boat Residence by Chadbourne + Doss Architects. From ArchDaily:
This house is…
The future of fashion… →
…is taking cues from modern graphic design: gradients and solids with varying levels of transparency.
Laugh now, but I think Dior is onto something.
(Via The Sartorialist)
Constant Indy car humming sounds like attack drones outside the office #thatshitisloud
My review of The Hurt Locker: The most suspenseful and equally tedious movie you might see. Worth it. The Star’s take: http://bit.ly/ZYL0l
What if Michael Jackson was on Twitter? →
The passing of Michael Jackson, possibly the greatest entertainer of all time, is a modern day tragedy. Never before has there been such an equally exalted and ridiculed figure in the…
Bryan Colangelo knows what he’s doing http://bit.ly/IIQoj (Phew) #raptors
David Rotman is a classy guy. I will miss his store http://bit.ly/TZ9xb …after one last browse this Friday
Bargs to get $50 mill over 5 years. http://bit.ly/2Jujr1 #raptors
Best of Chicago #3: Roasted bone marrow with jellied shallot and cilantro leaves at http://www.thebristolchicago.com/
Best of Chicago Trip #2: Neighbourhood walk off of Damen St., S. of W Webster - beautiful residential architecutre
Back from Chicago…posting recos throughout the day. First up, the Potée at http://thepublicanrestaurant.com/
Simple shopping cart for artists, designers,... →