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Good Girl vs. Bad Girl in "Moving On" is a Fun Little Book

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:25:00 +0000

I'm very proud to share a new book with you. Good Girl vs. Bad Girl in "Moving On" by Victoria Waite (my wife) is now available for purchase. The book is a comic/graphic about how a girl sees the relationship that she’s currently in deteriorating while another one grows into something that she really starts to like. Putting aside that the author is my wonderful wife, I find this little book to be a very cute story presented in a unique way. I love the illustration style and the emotion captured in the illustrations. Victoria has a great ability to convey the feelings of her characters through her artwork, and it was fun to see her character work through the dilemma presented in the book. A very fun read! Buy your copy today.

Mercedes Benz Showcases Left Brain and Right Brain

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:41:00 +0000

Being someone who is constantly being pulled between my left and right brains (I'm an art director who is also head of finances for crying out loud), I absolutely love these Mercedes Benz ads. The art direction on them is great as well.

Agency: Shalmor Avnon Amichay/Y&R Interactive Tel Aviv, Israel
Chief Creative Director: Gideon Amichay
Executive Creative Director: Tzur Golan
Creative Director: Yariv Twig
Art Directors: Gil Aviyam, Dror Nachumi
Illustrators: Gil Aviyam, Lena Guberman
Copywriters: Sharon Refael, Oren Meir

Photo of the Week - 02.18.2011

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Project Any Decor on White Living Room

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:46:00 +0000

This all-white living room uses video mapping from two projectors to transform the motif of the room instantly. Incredible. I'd like to see what happens when a person enters the room.

Photo of the Week - 02.11.2011

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Back to the Future iPhone Wallpaper

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Feeling like it was time for a change to my iPhone wallpaper, I came up with this new Back to the Future wallpaper. The lock screen wallpaper is from Back to the Future: The Game. Now every time I use my phone, I feel like I'm commanding the Delorean. All I need is a time machine app to take me to 1955.

Download this Back to the Future iPhone wallpaper.

Batman Villains as OS Icons

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:19:00 +0000

This is a little bit random, but fun. Here are batman villains as operating system icons. The Penguin as Linux, Two Face as Mac OS and Mr. Freeze as Windows. Kinda fun.

My Top 3 Commercials of Super Bowl XLV

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:33:00 +0000

Below are my three favorite commercials from Super Bowl 2011. What were your favorites?

3. Audi - Release the Hounds

2. Volkswagen - Darth Vader

1. Doritos - The Best Part

Fancy Drink Recipe Infographic

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:59:00 +0000

Here's a great looking infographic showing how to make fancy drinks. I imagine this could also be a poster hanging in a freshman dorm room. Check out individual charts in Fabio Rex's photostream.

Photo of the Week - 02.04.2011

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Google Art Project Gives Access to Masterpieces

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:41:00 +0000

Art Project, powered by Google is a new way to experience artwork in some of the world's most famous galleries and museums. Much in the same way Google Street View allows you to roam the streets of towns and cities, Art Project allows you to roam the halls of museums. When you come across an artwork you want a closer view of, just click on it and see a high-res, zoomable version. Very cool, but I can't help but think this type of technology will enable people to experience culture from their couch rather than getting out and visiting the museums themselves.

Furry Calligram Illustrator Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:39:00 +0000

This Illustrator tutorial looks like lots of fun. It shows you how to make a furry calligram. A calligram is a phrase or word that creates a visual image in the way the characters are laid out or designed. I love the texture of the fur that is able to be created in this tutorial. It adds a very realistic, unique effect. Enjoy making your new furry word, and be sure to check out these other text effect tutorials.

Photo of the Week - 01.28.2011

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Photo of the Week - 01.21.2011

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Photo of the Week - 01.14.2011

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:30:00 +0000

The Alternative to "Keep Calm and Carry On"

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:52:00 +0000

Photo of the Week - 01.07.2011

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Photo of the Week - 12.31.2010

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Photo of the Week - 12.24.2010

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Photo of the Week - 12.17.2010

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Awkward Family Photos is an Entertaining Page Turner

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

I came across this book, Awkward Family Photos, while waiting in line at a tech store, and let's just say the book made the waiting much more enjoyable. I found the premise and the execution of the book very funny. The book is filled with all sorts of embarrassing, awkward, hillarious, even disturbing photos that I'm sure the people depicted in them wish would just go away. It's got the synchronized dress code photos, the trendy hairstyle shots, and some photos that offer no explanation. The book is a great gift for the person you just don't know what to get.

Photo of the Week - 12.10.2010

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Design Your Own Apps with iPad Stencils and iPhone Sketch Pads

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:29:00 +0000

I've never attempted to design an iPhone or iPad app, but I theorize these stencils and sketch pads would come in handy. UI Stencils has a line of sketch pads and stencil kits intended to aid in the process of conceptualizing and creating iPhone and iPad apps. Given the time of year, these would make great gifts for any iPhone, iPad, Mac or technology enthusiast.

Regardless whether I would use these for their intended purpose, I think they look completely awesome. The company has really thought through the design of these tools as well, including pixel measurements across the top of the stencils, as well as the physical locations of important device features, such as the mute button. Very cool.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.I. Joe DVD Box Sets

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:44:00 +0000

Unique packaging design always impresses me. The photos do not do these two DVD box sets justice, but they looked great when I saw them in person recently. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Collection DVD Box Set is designed as a NYC sewer manhole cover tin case. The G.I. Joe Complete Collectors Set is designed as a military foot locker. I love both of these designs, but I have to admit I may be a bit biased as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.I. Joe were two of my favorite shows when I was a kid, and it's great to see them beginning to become part of pop culture history.

Great Brochure Designs

noreply@blogger.com (shedwa) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:20:00 +0000

Here's a few very nicely done brochure designs. Check out more over at You the Designer.