Photoshop In Real Life--click for full image

Could you imagine if this is what Photoshop looked like? I think this is probably the coolest thing EVER.

The Islands of the Bahamas

I have always enjoyed this logo, since I first saw it on a plane to the Florida Keys. When printed, this logo is much MUCH brighter and the colors are extremely vibrant. The color choice is great, and represents fun, life, and vacation. The abstract shape represents a string of islands. This is so simple, yet very well-thought out. I really like logos, and layouts with varying color schemes. But, this one really makes me happy.

Definition Show & Tell: Modern Vintage

Today for show and tell, I had ripped out a page from Glamour magazine. It was part of one of those advertisements that actually looks like part of an article. It is describe a fashion trend for Fall 2008 defined as "Modern Vintage." I think the definition of this phrase is trendy, high-end and not overly-adjectival (who knew that was a word?).

What are these things called?

Everyone has seen them. They're those games, those quizzes...those things you say yes or no to! I have no idea what they are called, but I find their concept fascinating. Someone please let me know!
I find this one quite appealing. I think that shades of tan and shades of teal work really well together, and not only for nautical themes. The look of this...whatever it's called.....makes you feel like people have looked at a million times, like it holds all of life's answers. I think it's great. The concept of these things is very simple, all you have to do is say yes or no to certain questions. But, this one in particular looks wise, and soothing. It opens your eyes simply to an often times heavy question.


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Rip Curl Girl's Tour

I really like the layout of this poster. I think it looks really cool how the main type is slanted, but not in a way where it is difficult to read. I love the overall shape, and color choice. The fact that the flowers were made into part of the wave gives a feminine yet edgy feel to the sport of surfing girls.

Don't Judge a Blog by its Title

Sure, Helvetica is looked down upon, just like Times New Roman, Georgia, and any other basic font. But the truth is, you gotta start at the basics. Let's be honest, nobody, and I mean nobody rides a two-wheeler before riding a trike. So I'd like to thank you, Helvetica for introducing me to the fact that you are what is called a font, and that you can be distinguised from your friends, even if its by a minute difference in cap height. I thank Times New Roman, Georgia, and Courier too. Without you guys, I'd be another creativeless cubicle occupant. No, I don't have a job. But I refuse to settle.

In fact, the whole reason I got into this design and writing thing was because I discovered that I don't have to do what everyone else is doing. But, I had to know what everyone else was doing in order to hit that gold mine.

Lastly, I'd like to thank God, and the academy for making my dreams come true