Society6.com -> JHSINDESIGN

This past week I decided to check out the Society6 artist’s community/storefront. I have been shopping around for an online print and frame service for some of my photography anyway, so I decided, why not try a service that also connects artists together, similar to how the Blurb DIY book service does? So far, I [...]

Try on a New Sofa -> Ikea Video

Ikea has always produced fresh/fun ways to promote and demo their new products online, which makes sense given that their in-store experience is all about doing just that. This video experience is pretty entertaining. The sets are probably the most impressive part to me, with each one so amazingly rich and well shot into. Cool [...]

Android -> Digital Standards

It’s not easy for companies to keep track of their brand presentation across all the platforms, screens and devices that exist these days. Especially when you’re in the app space, and you have hundreds of third party app designers and developers out there creating new experiences specifically for your device. How do you keep it [...]

LIFECYCLE -> 365 days in the life of a bike in NYC

This is a pretty creative take on your everyday 365 project. NYC based ‘Red Peak Branding Company’ chained a fully accessorized bicycle to a post and took a daily shot for a year. You can pretty much guess what happend, but it’s still fun to watch.

Visit -> www.redpeakgroup.com/

Style Ledger -> A Factory in Brooklyn

A FACTORY IN BROOKLYN from STYLE LEDGER on Vimeo.

Nice documentary on old school, quality USA garment manufacturing, focusing on the Martin Greenfield factory in Brooklyn. I personally hope that these smaller “Made in the USA” clothing manufacturers continue to build and renew their popularity. You may not get the 24 hour shipping option, or the [...]

Percival Menswear -> Boutique Design

If you haven’t stopped by the Percival menswear boutique site yet, you should do so. Not only is their menswear collection pretty fresh, I dig the product photography and the super clean design. All together it makes for a nice branded shopping experience. Sophisticated + simple and a bit edgy.

Visit -> http://www.percivalclo.com/store/

Reveal Project -> Personal Data Mirror

Reveal Project – Personal Data Mirror from NYT R&D on Vimeo.

I’ve seen a few flavors of mirror screen concepts coming from different tech companies in the past few years. Most notable was a Yahoo! powered experience I saw at the 2006 CES (I almost got in trouble for taking that photo)… This version by the [...]

Volvo -> xctravels.com

You’ve got to love the big budget hyper-immersive branded experiences that come from automotive industry giants like Volvo. For a designer, it’s kind of a dream to work on stuff like this. This particular experience features an inspirational deep dive for adventure seeking Volvo fanboys… the cars, the amazing destinations, the bears… it’s all there. [...]

Light -> Sunday Paper

Light from Sunday Paper on Vimeo.

Nice concept, very well executed. Definitely makes for an interesting view.

Notes from Vimeo:

““Light” a short film directed by David Parker, initially began as a project intended to bring awareness to energy waste. Bleeding, crying lights were meant to metaphorically parallel the way in which we invisibly squander our natural resources [...]

Icon -> 4x4 Design

There are a couple things in life that never cease to bring me great pleasure. Solid, simple, clean design being one …and yes, 4 wheel drive in the form of a trusty/capable truck being another. Los Angeles based custom 4×4 builder ‘Icon’ has recently promised the release of a new Ford Bronco style classic to [...]

Go All Day -> Colin Kennedy

Go All Day from Colin Kennedy on Vimeo.

This is an impressive single take video, featuring some great camera work, timelapse and some pretty slick riding by Chaz Ortiz.

Notes from Vimeo:

“A single-take, short film collaboration between Gatorade and The Berrics { theberrics.com } promoting Gatorade’s ‘Go All Day’ campaign. Starring professional skateboarder and Gatorade athlete Chaz Ortiz.”

Shuffler.FM -> iPad App

Some are calling the Shuffler.FM iPad app the “Flipboard of music discovery”. It automagically aggregates music content from thousands of tastemakers, music blogs, sites and magazines creating one big fat, music channel of love …something like that. Just when I was just starting to really get into Spotify. On to the next thing I suppose.

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Optimo -> Fine Hats

The ‘Optimo Fine Hats’ site experience is a terrific example of online branding, story telling and product display. They obviously want customers to come away with the understanding that Optimo hats are the real deal. Quality stuff. It will be interesting to see how they design out the online store.

Visit -> http://www.optimohats.com/ 

Quiet Camp Vibes -> Poler Camping Stuff

Quiet Camp Vibes from Poler Camping Stuff on Vimeo.

A friend of mine at work turned me on to Poler Outdoor Brand today …very cool and clever collection of outdoor products and clothing. I like the simple honest presentation of the brand. Have a look.

Visit -> http://www.polerstuff.com/

Novum 11/11 -> Making Of Cover by Paperlux

Novum 11/11 – Making Of Cover from Paperlux on Vimeo.

Just a fun A-Z documentary on the design process behind the Paperlux Novum 11/11 magazine cover. I really enjoy their work. Much more stellar design beyond the link below.

Visit -> http://www.paperlux.com/