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Did we MNtion the AIGA MNtor proram starts next MNth

Todd — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:48:31 PDT

If you are reading this you probably have a brilliant creative mind worth sharing. We want you to keep sharing your insights on RedBlackBrown by commenting but also want to make sure you know that the AIGA’s mentor program is a great opportunity for you to help new designers get off to a great start.

Let’s be honest. How often do you find yourself wishing others around you at work would think the way you do? That would make things much easier right? Well, here’s your chance to help a freshly minted designer see the world the way you do. This is your chance to be like Obi-Wan Kenobi.... or Emperor Palpatene....

Post-It Stop Motion

Zara — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:18:56 PDT

I love post-it notes so I’m always happy when I run across something creative that involves them. This video definitely describes how I’ve been feeling lately.

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Beautiful Trash.

Zara — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:19:34 PDT

At the beginning of the school year, Rama Hughes asked his students to contribute to his Collection of Beautiful Trash. He promised to surprise them with something made out of it at the end of the year. As soon as the school year ended, Rama browsed through the scraps, selected the most interesting items, and created three handbound books which will be become part of the art room and allow future students to flip through them for inspiration and, as Rama says, “hopefully, learn a thing or two about the beauty of imperfection.”

I adore this idea and if I was a teacher or had kids one of these would definitely be around. In fact, I should really put one in my studio, I’m sure I have “beautiful trash” as well.

You can read more about these beautiful trash books and see some of the spreads on illustration friday.

SVA Commercial by Hillman Curtis

Zara — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:13:08 PDT

I like this:

(If you can’t see the player, you can watch it here)

Far Away Without The Commute [1]

Todd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:06:19 PDT

One of my very favorite spots in the Twin Cities is tucked away down a little side street in what must be one of the most beautiful settings I’ve seen. While very close to all the wonderful things the city has to offer (like milkshakes) approaching this spot is like leaving it all behind. Every time I ride my bike by I leave feeling relaxed.

The house itself is unique and handsomely designed but not ostentatious the way well funded homes often feel the need to be. It nestles into the side of the hill like it grew there years ago. What’s growing right next to the house is a big part of what makes it so special. A full lot worth of Japanese style garden plays out in a myriad, tranquil shades of green. Backing up against a park allows the garden to take full advantage of the borrowed landscape.

The garage is a recent edition and makes the entry to the house even more private. A feature that makes the fact that the owners have generously shared unobstructed views of their garden even more of a gift.

(Right-click and select “View Image” to enlarge photographs.)