Friday, March 27, 2009

Buffalo Map


Print study for linoleum cut.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Very Cool Photography Concept


Check out these Flickr images of old photographs in present day locations. Ill be keeping this idea in the ole back pocket for sure... big ups to Jen over at Kodak for the tweet. (twitter.com/kodakCB)
Looking Into the Past

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Separated at Birth?

While pushing tees for Buffalo T-shirts yesterday someone mentioned that the lowercase Buffalo shirt reminded her of the Loblaws Supermarket logo. First let me say I was a big fan of Loblaws so I wasnt surprised that perhaps I borrowed from the design. After all, there is nothing new anymore, right? All design is borrowed and re-hashed. When I was a kid it was the only market in the Hamburg/Lakeshore area worth its salt (located at the South Shore Plaza). I still have my 1982 hockey sticker book from Loblaws-complete with Trottier, Bossy, Potvin and The Great One.
So last night, I jumped on the internet and checked out the evidence. While there are similarities in the curvature of the mark, I conclude that I didn't borrow from this logo. I still contend I borrowed from an old California t-shirt graphic from the 70s, although I cant find any supporting images for this theory.
I submit the following for review:


(This limited edition shirt is almost sold out. I have 1 XXL and 3 Lg. Get it now for $21.99 and Ill ship it free.)



Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Color Trends for 2009


Yeah, its a bit late for this but I came across this post and it always helps to have some trendy color schemes to check out. Enjoy!
Color Trends

Monday, March 9, 2009

Great concept and decent photography


I really enjoy this ad-maybe its the nice photography or that Im a sucker for wood grain. Its one of those ideas that I look at and go, "Of course, its so simple."
Im not too excited about the layout. I think the drill placement might be a wee bit small and shouldnt it be pointing into the pic? I might actually redo that whole bottom section.
The copy is short and concise if not a bit awkward: "Unexpectedly powerful"

Monday, March 2, 2009

Zip Zip USB Memory Brick



These are a must have for anyone that is in the market for a new zip stick. Cheeky monkeys.
From Site:
Each Zip Zip Memory Brick is a high speed USB 2.0 flash memory stick disguised in a plastic toy building brick.

Zip Zip Memory Bricks connect together

When in use the lid clips onto the memory component, preventing accidental loss.

Windows & Mac compatible
Keyring attachment and lanyard included
International postage is only US$4 per unit
Zip Zip can provide customised orders for companies looking for a unique promotional product. Click the 'corporate branding' header for more details about the corporate branding of Memory Bricks.