Logos and Context

Excellent Design Observer article articulates something I've been trying to convey to a couple clients recently. Logos need time and context to show their true value. Many of the world's most powerful logos wouldn't impress you at all, devoid of their history.

Finally...

Somebody sheds light on the mysterious "ice in the arena/rogue helicopter pilot" conspiracy. Ladies and gentlemen, Charlotte NC's David Thompson.

Beautiful/Disturbing

This art installation by Shigeki Hayashi is haunting, yet serene.

journal.nonesuch.com

Nonesuch Records, a record label that simply oozes quality and integrity, has a brand new blog. This is good.

Old School Canadian Punk

Were you part of the Canuck punk scene back in the late 70's/early 80's? Pay a visit to Punk History Canada's country-wide directory of bands from days of old.

I grew up with the singer from this band. Tim sadly passed away a few years back. I'll never forget hearing New York Dolls for the first time, down in his basement.

Indie Cinema

The Moxie is a great little (seats 75) indie theatre in Springfield MO. Take the photo tour and start wishing you had a cool place like this in your town.

Surprisingly Interesting

Flickr Etch-A-Sketch slideshow.

Glassware

While browsing The Canadian Design Resource, I discovered the beautiful work of Morna Tudor and Starfish Glassworks. I'm blown away by these vases.