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Follow-Up: DC Comics

2012-01-27T13:03:00.002-05:00

"Yesterday, DC Comics officially unveiled its new identity, after the whole internet (including us) stole its thunder at the start of the week when we all judged its new branding effort based on a single, black-and-white rendition of their new logo. Now it’s an uphill battle to get people on board with what is actually a fairly good looking and flexible identity designed by Landor." - Brand New

http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/follow-up_dc_comics.php?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

‘Confessions Of A Designer’, What Goes On In A Designer's Mind

2012-01-27T13:02:00.000-05:00

" ‘Confessions Of A Designer’, What Goes On In A Designer's Mind" - DesignTAXI.com

http://designtaxi.com/news/351395/Confessions-Of-A-Designer-What-Goes-On-In-A-Designer-s-Mind/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+designtaxi_news+%2528TAXI+Daily+News%2529

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/21-examples-of-inspiring-typography-in-web-design?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

2012-01-27T13:00:00.003-05:00

"From print to packages to web design and pretty much all other media that you can think of, typography always plays a big role. Not only can good use of typography add to your design from a visual standpoint, it can also play an important role in defining the heirarcy of the content. With this in mind, we gathered a collection of inspiring typography usage in web design. From small type to huge and colorful ones we will show you that typography can be very important in your design." - WDL

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/21-examples-of-inspiring-typography-in-web-design?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Saul Bass Does Spiderman... Well, Sort Of

2012-01-27T12:56:00.001-05:00

"As part of Marvel Comic's Avengers Art Appreciation variant cover series set for release in April, artist Mike del Mundo created this beautiful homage to graphic designer Saul Bass for Amazing Spiderman #683. The cover definitely captures Bass's color pallet as well as his striking imagery, yet includes a clever integration of all of the Avengers' symbology. Now all we need is Paul Rand to solve DC Comics' peeling logo issues!" - Core77

http://www.core77.com/blog/graphic_design/saul_bass_does_spiderman_well_sort_of_21618.asp

Everyday Design: fuseproject & Assaf Wand Launch Sabi - Exclusive Q&A with Yves Behar

2012-01-27T12:55:00.000-05:00

"Yves Béhar and entrepreneur Assaf Wand are pleased to announce a new venture called Sabi, a forthcoming line of "lifestyle and welllness products designed to transform life's small tasks into moments of joy." The first collection of products captures the essence of this design philosophy: "Vitality" is a line of accessories for medication and pill management." - Core77

http://www.core77.com/blog/exclusive/everyday_design_fuseproject_assaf_wand_launch_sabi_-_exclusive_qa_with_yves_behar_21579.asp

Charles and Ray Eames: The Filmmakers

2012-01-27T12:54:00.002-05:00

"Charles and Ray Eames were two of the most multi-talented artists of the 20th-century, but since they eschewed the term "artist," considering it pompous, let's instead call them creators. As creators, their creative vision wasn't limited to the furniture for which they're perhaps best known for, but it extended to architecture, landscape, sculpture, painting, ceramics, books, toys, exhibitions, graphics, industrial design and film. "Charles and Ray Eames wanted to bring the most magnificent experience that you could have with your eyes to the largest number of people," said art critic Jed Perl. "I don't think there's anything more important for an artist to want to do."" - Core77

http://www.core77.com/blog/videos/charles_and_ray_eames_the_filmmakers_21598.asp

TIME BIKES RESIN FRAMES

2012-01-27T12:53:00.002-05:00

"From a thread of carbon to a full bike, what sets TIME apart from the competition is the way the bikes are manufactured. They are handmade in France, using the state of the art RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) process." - Product by Process

http://bencollette.com/productbyprocess/?p=775

Incredible Things That Happen Every 60 Seconds On The Internet Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/incredible-things-that-happen-every-60-seconds-on-the-internet-2011-12#ixzz1kgMUBaqt

2012-01-27T12:52:00.001-05:00

"In a single minute there are over 695,000 status updates on Facebook. That's just one example of the mind boggling scale of online activity." - Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/incredible-things-that-happen-every-60-seconds-on-the-internet-2011-12

Collaborative Workspaces: Not All They're Cracked Up to Be

2012-01-27T12:49:00.002-05:00

"The Monday after New Year's while many folks had the day off, I spent the morning talking about the future of the workplace on KQED. Not surprisingly, callers that day had a lot to say, good and bad, about cubicles." - The Atlantic Cities

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/01/collaborative-workspaces-not-all-theyre-cracked-be/946/

The Kodak lie

2012-01-27T12:46:00.003-05:00

"The demise of Kodak isn't merely the classic disruption story that everyone loves to tut tut over. It's much more complicated than that." - CNN Money

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/18/the-kodak-lie/

The 5 Basic Building Blocks For Branding Your Startup

2012-01-27T12:36:00.000-05:00

"A BUSINESS CAN'T GROW UNLESS IT'S BEEN PROPERLY DEFINED--AND THAT'S THE FIRST STEP TO CREATING A LASTING BRAND." - Fast Company

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665775/the-5-basic-building-blocks-for-branding-your-startup?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

17 Design Pros Dish Their Best Career Advice

2012-01-27T12:31:00.000-05:00

'Terry Lee Stone asks a group of seasoned design pros: If you could give young designers one piece of career advice what would it be? In other words: early in your career what do you wish someone had told you? Their thoughts may surprise you…' - How

http://www.howdesign.com/design-career/best-career-advice/

Kickstarted: How one company is revolutionizing product development

2012-01-27T12:30:00.000-05:00

"Kickstarter is funding an era of product development uncompromised by focus groups and committees" - The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/20/2644358/kickstarter-success-product-development-revolution

Gadi Amit Offers 4 Lessons From Dieter Rams’s Successes, And Failures

2012-01-27T12:28:00.002-05:00

"DOES DIETER RAMS LIVE UP TO HIS OWN IMMORTAL DESIGN ETHOS? YES AND NO--AND THAT OFFERS ALL OF US LESSONS TO LEARN." - Fast Company

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665747/gadi-amit-offers-4-lessons-from-dieter-ramss-successes-and-failures

Does Culture Matter for Product Design?

2012-01-27T12:26:00.001-05:00

"Once upon a time, when I visited other countries, I would head to the department stores so I could experience the wide cultural variations in such things as cookware, cutlery and tools for crafts and gardening. Today, I seldom do this anymore because all the stores look the same." - Core77

http://www.core77.com/blog/columns/does_culture_matter_for_product_design_21455.asp

iPhone Celebrates 5th Birthday — How Has It Changed?

2012-01-27T12:21:00.000-05:00

"Gadget fans may be focused on the CES trade show this week, but there’s something else notable going on today: It’s the iPhone’s fifth birthday." - Wired.com

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/01/iphone-five-year-anniversary/

Disruptive Trends from the Floor of CES 2012

2012-01-27T12:18:00.002-05:00

"The International CES 2012, as it does every year, presented an enormous array of gadgets, technology innovations and a feeding frenzy of consumer electronics commerce." - Core77

http://www.core77.com/blog/consumer_product/disruptive_trends_from_the_floor_of_ces_2012_by_upstream_21534.asp

Case Study: miniMe and the Future of Integrated Health Care, by Ergonomidesign

2012-01-27T12:17:00.002-05:00

"After over 40 years of pioneering work in the Life Science industry, a multidisciplinary design team at Ergonomidesign put together their take on the future for the Health Care industry. Their challenge was to envision the future and develop possible solutions for the world to test, use and reflect on. The outcome has generated many discussions, both in the Design and Life Science industries as well as with politicians and policymakers in the European Union." - Core77

http://www.core77.com/blog/case_study/case_study_minime_and_the_future_of_integrated_health_care_by_ergonomidesign_21488.asp

DC ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS ITS NEW IDENTITY

2012-01-27T12:16:00.001-05:00

DC Entertainment serves up a sneak peak at the next step in its evolution as a multimedia entertainment company, with a new brand and interactive logo that celebrate its long history of secret identities, superpowers, and storytelling." - Fast Company

http://www.fastcocreate.com/1679409/dc-entertainment-reveals-its-new-identity

21 Excellent Portfolios and Design Agency Websites

2012-01-27T12:14:00.003-05:00

"It has been a while since we last showcased Design Related Websites here, so today we decided to check out how is it that design firms, designers, and other creative agencies are presenting their work. From design studios to brand firms and freelance designer’s portfolios, you will see a variety of ways to showcase one’s work. It’s always nice to browse sites like this to see the approach companies and individuals take to get the attention of potential clients. Check out the examples and let us know what do you think." - WDL

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/21-excellent-portfolios-and-design-agency-websites?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

CES Showcases Innovation on Wheels

2012-01-27T12:13:00.002-05:00

"6 of the top 10 carmakers show off their newest technology soon hitting the road" - Businessweek

http://www.businessweek.com/video#video=VkZThhMzqBTs3lmgaDlglxHgasom4wMiè

10 Fresh Free Fonts

2012-01-27T12:11:00.000-05:00

"There are tons of remarkable free fonts out there, and helping you find them is something we really like to do. Since we know that having great fonts to count on is very important we decided to start the year presenting you a few fresh free fonts to boost your library." - WDL

http://webdesignledger.com/freebies/10-fresh-free-fonts

Do Designers Actually Exploit The Poor While Trying To Do Good? Jan Chipchase Responds

2012-01-27T12:10:00.000-05:00

"CHIPCHASE ANSWERS TOUGH QUESTIONS POSED BY CRITICS--AND TOUGH QUESTIONS HE POSES TO HIMSELF." - Co.Design

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665635/do-designers-actually-exploit-the-poor-while-trying-to-do-good-jan-chipchase-responds?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Northrop Grumman’s Futuristic Flying Wing Cribs From its Past

2012-01-27T12:09:00.003-05:00

"Northrop Grumman reached deep into its history, as well as its recent past, to draw inspiration for an airliner of the future — a flying wing much like the B-2 stealth bomber." - Wired.com

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/01/northrop-grumman-flying-wing/

Innovation Gets Tired, Part 2: The Energy Return Wheel

2012-01-27T12:08:00.003-05:00

"Inventor Brian Russell's Energy Return Wheel is another non-pneumatic tire, but whereas Resilient Technologies' NPT is passive, this one active absorbs and releases energy. As its name implies, the ERW spins shock absorption events into a modicum of forward motion. And interestingly enough Russell came up with the idea while designing sneakers whose soles would deliver energy returns." - Core77

http://www.core77.com/blog/transportation/innovation_gets_tired_part_2_the_energy_return_wheel_21411.asp