Best infographic ever.
(From FlowingData – Data Underload)
(Thanks Keith!)
frankenstein: an unintentional study
Traveling around the web tonight, I found two different, unrelated, brilliant Frankenstein interpretations. I’m totally inspired by them both.
Logo by Siah Design, found at LogoPond, a great source for logo design inspiration.
Book cover by Julian Hansen, found at his portfolio site.
infinite usb
The Infinite USB — designed by Gonglue Jiang and winner of the iF Concept Award for 2010. Brilliant and beautiful. Can’t wait to get one and get rid of the ugly USB hub hiding sheepishly behind my computer.
(Thanks Design Milk)
cutout billboard
Amazing billboard created by Leo Burnett for Koleston Naturals hair color. Strategically placed against a beautiful (and natural) sea/sky backdrop, the die-cut hair changes color throughout the day. Brilliant.
It would be fun to think of other settings that would provide unique results for a campaign like this. Like against a giant, healthy Sugar Maple that dramatically changes colors throughout the year. What else?
(Thanks Keith.)
paper pot
Just spotted the best looking tissue box I’ve ever seen. Actually, probably the only good looking tissue box I’ve ever seen. But regardless of its lack of competition, isn’t it fabulous?
It even comes in colors! I would take that shiny blue one and put it in an all white bathroom and be happy as a clam.
(Found at the always dependable MollaSpace)
the rules of a gentleman
Speaking as a lady (by genetics if not by behavior), I have to admit that I honestly appreciate a kind show of Gentlemanliness. Not that I need men to fall all over themselves fawning over me, but a door opened, nonchalantly but purposefully? Truly lovely.
So when I stumbled today upon The Rules of a Gentleman, I was instantly charmed. One tip per day. So minimal. So well-designed with classic, old newspaper typography and styles. And so well written, straightforward, with a funny aside for each one. Enchanting. Please share with all the Gentlemen you know.
And for what it’s worth, I totally fail at the particular instruction above. Back when I started wearing a watch in earnest, in 9th grade, I had a cast on my left arm. So I put the watch (a Swatch of course) on my right wrist and have worn it there ever since. And on top of that, the watch is inverted, so the face is on my inner arm rather than my outer. What a mess.
(Found at Minimal Exhibit)
the fantastic mr. anderson
(Can’t see the video? Try this link.)
Found this at kottke.org the other day. Amazing acceptance speech from Wes Anderson, made in stop motion animation.
Not only cool, but also appropriate: he was accepting the Special Filmmaking Achievement Award from the National Board of Review. Special filmmaking indeed.
And I love the rabbit half offscreen. With her stripes and her neckerchief.
how to build a lasting relationship
Utterly, breathtakingly brilliant.
(Originally found via ReflectionOf.Me. Linked here from Ads of the World.)
what type are you?
This quiz from the mighty Pentagram has been cruising speedily around the interwebs, so if you’ve already done it, please share your type with us in the comments.
If you haven’t, turn your speakers on and go find out what type you are. Then come back and tell us. (Edited to add: password is Character)
I’m Van Doesburg. A creatively structural typeface designed by Theo Van Doesburg, an architect from the De Stijl era.
(Thanks Debbie!)