Philadelphia Orchestra Logo Redesign
YAY! A redesign that actually improves the logo, and isn’t trendy or chained to a moment in time! Nice job! Link
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Microsoft’s Latest Ad Efforts
…and the mess that’s resulted. Rule one- don’t let your competition define you. Rule two- do your research. Rule three- actually have something to say. Link
Perspective-based signage
A particularly clever use of lettering in a parking garage in Melbourne, Australia, that is directional, non-obstructive, and very easy to understand and follow. As my friend, Scamper, suggests, very easy to set up using a light projector. Link
halo corpse alphabet
Exactly what it sounds like. link
Japanese Packaging Rethink
It’s not necessary to be as wasteful as we have been with packaging, and this article in PingMag has some really innovative ideas. My favorite are the textured aluminum cans that use less metal. Link
Presidential Branding
McCain has updated his campaign logo to better compete with Obama’s. Link
The Power of a Favicon
When Google changes clothes, even slightly, the internet notices immediately! Link
Polaroid Digital Conversion
Following up the previous post about the death of Polaroid film, here’s a really cool project to convert some Polaroid instant cameras to digital. Link
10 Mistakes in Icon Design
To sum up the article (and this one is for Miss Ruth Williams): KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID! Link