"...There are, however, some designers and even clients who insist that the public deserve and will respond to much higher standards in graphics. They are convinced, as Charlie Chaplin was convinced, that the best way to entertain the public is to first entertain oneself."

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Posted: February 26th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: japan/asia, photography | 3 Comments »

Beautiful. More photos with geiko from Kyoto.
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(thanks Alin for the tip)


Design Books – Flickr Sets

Posted: February 26th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: books, design | No Comments »

Flickr may be annoying many times (especially since you can’t post images larger than 1024px anymore – unless you go pro), but it sure holds a lot of great stuff. Insect54 (gotta love web2.0 nicknames :P) hosts a few gems, photo sets of some great design books, most of them about the insanely talented dutch designers.

Take a look:
Dutch Graphic Design set
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This page shows work by Tel Design from 1972:
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Wim Crouwell
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Modern Publicity
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Graphis collection
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Take your time, watch how things should be done. Learn if you can.
And as always, normal designers copy, great designers steal ;)

(via Ministry of Type)


Typanimals

Posted: February 26th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: type | No Comments »

This zebra typo is simply superb:
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Check out the rest of the “typanimals” by Jeremy Pettis.

(via Ministry of Type)


Killer Bean Forever

Posted: February 26th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: animation, fun | No Comments »

I can’t believe they’re making this :)) Killer bean was a short animation that everybody had and showed everybody some good years ago. It was pure fun, just like Doom or Duke Nuke’em was. Check out the site for more details.



Killer Bean Forever – Official Trailer – video powered by Metacafe

(via Animwatch)


To ski or not to ski

Posted: February 25th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: illustration, outdoor/ski/bike | 2 Comments »

These are so beautiful that I’d almost keep them only on my wall as paintings. Might sound like some Star Wars robot name, but 4FRNT have some killer skis, wonderfuly illustrated by Abe Kislevitz (check his site for awesome details and other models). I’d sure love to have a pair or two :)

These are the MSP, 2008 edition:
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and here’s a close-up:
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The true face of the universal man

Posted: February 24th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: fun, illustration, type | 2 Comments »

This is the fearsome truth of what we are evolving into. Period. But whatta hell, at least we’ve got beer. Cheers! :))

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(via Jason Hong)

Later edit:
get your own Homer Universalis poster here :D


Evil looming over Caraiman

Posted: February 24th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: my photos, outdoor/ski/bike, personal | 6 Comments »

Just had a “ski-and-run” day in Predeal. Great day, in spite of the wetness of the snow. Drained me out though…

Evil cloud looming over Caraiman – brought the rain later in the evening :(

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And it all started innocently like this:

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Bigger pics on my flickr here and here.


Escher’s maddening illusions come to life

Posted: February 21st, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: art, fun, japan/asia, motion | No Comments »

Echochrome is a new game by Sony for PS3 and PSP. Using Escher-like puzzles and environments, it seems to be “infinitely” fun. Made in Japan.



(thanks Arpi for the tip)


Jew Jitsu – oldest trick in The Book?

Posted: February 20th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: fun | No Comments »

Hilarious pun and photo. This must be a part from the forbidden chapters of the Old Testament. Asians would never see this coming :))

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(via Hai-Hui, thanks go to Gigi)


Cats Let Nothing Darken Their Roar

Posted: February 20th, 2008 | Author: Iancu | Filed under: type | No Comments »

Superb title and neatly looking typo for this calendar. Noa Bembibre has some more nice works on her website. Check her out.

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(via FFFFound)