The Art of Logo Design - Off Book PBS

"A logo is an extension of who you are or what you do."

Logos surround us in digital and physical space, but we rarely examine the thought and artistic thinking that goes into the design of these symbols. Utilizing a silent vocabulary of colors, shapes, and typography, logo designers give a visual identity to companies and organizations of all types. From cave painters to modern designers, artists throughout history have been reducing the complex down to simple ideas that communicate with the world.

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Bon Iver Studio Session

A 25-minute Bon Iver, mainly Justin Vernon and Sean Carey, live studio performance in collaboration with 4AD and Jagjaguwar Sessions.

Hinnom, TX

Wash.

I Can't Make You Love Me

Babys

Beth/Rest

James Blake - A Case of You (Official Video)

A powerful video to accompany a perfectly constructed arrangement. 

The official video for James Blake's cover of Joni Mitchell's 'A Case of You' from his Enough Thunder EP.

Behind the Scenes - Deadmau5 "Meowingtons Hax Tour" Visuals

POSSIBLE, an art and design practice based in Los Angeles, recently completed tour visuals for Deadmau5's Meowingtons Hax tour. Using shot footage, 3D computer generated imagery, and composited graphic art, they ensured that the Deadmau5 show delivers an unparalleled audio/visual experience.

View the video below to see their amazing work behind the scenes.

Also, view the visuals for Professional Griefers which debuted at Lollapalooza 2011 below.

Dermablend - Go Beyond the Cover (Ad Campaign starring Rick Genest - Rico the Zombie)

Dermablend, an American make-up company, have used male model Rich Genest (aka Rico the Zombie), one of the most tattooed people in the world, for their latest foundation campaign Go Beyond the Cover.

They completely cover his skin in make-up making him appear normal.

Watch the video below to see him remove the make-up.

The Party Rock Anthem performed by Ohio University Marching Band

Halftime performance on October 1, 2011 at Peden Stadium - Athens OH.

The Autum Epitaph Cruiser

I'm not much of a bike rider, but this is amazing!

Limited to a production of only 12, the Epitaph Cruiser has fitted special wheels that house four tires. 

With a steel frame finished with black powder coat, a beautifully handcrafted pure leather seat, aged leather handles and frame insert, custom-made alloy rims and each seat has a laser imprinted Roman numerals on it to identify the serial number of the particular bike, this has to be one of most luxurious bicycles ever made.

It will set you back US$2950.

More images after the jump.

Bon Iver - Holocene (Official Music Video)

Stunning visuals to an amazing Bon Iver song. 

Shot entirely in Iceland by director Nabil Elderkin. 

National Geographic fittingly premiered the video. 

If you are a fan of music, you must listen to this.

Berlin creative space MADE played host to singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc, violinist and composer Mihalj “Miki” Kekenj and painter Jaybo, as the three came together to create a spectacular moment. They performed an interpretation of ‘Billie Jean’ (see below) and also performed ‘I Need A Dollar’, ‘Loving You Is Killing Me’ and others. 

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The Dark Knight Rises - Official Poster

Great artwork. 
The Dark Knight Rises teaser poster revealed.

www.thedarkknightrises.com

VIVID Sydney Timelapse by James Zhao

Further proof that Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the World.

The below video by James Zhao is the result of approximately 12 hours of shooting on various occasions totaling over 5000 photos, cut into 2 minutes of video.

www.jameszhao.com

View more photos after the jump.

The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair by Verpan

These are the chairs I want to get for my office. 

The System 1-2-3 Chair was originally designed by Verner Panton in 1973. The series originally comprised 20 different models with variations in seat height, arm rests and feet. 

http://www.verpan.dk/

 

The Beatles Illuminated: The Discovered Works of Mike Mitchell

One of my favourite photographs of the Beatles.

The above photograph of The Beatles was taken by photographer Mike Mitchell at a news conference before the group gave its first US concert, two days after their Ed Sullivan appearance. The concert photos, taken when the photographer was just 18 years old, will be auctioned by Christie's in their sale "The Beatles Illuminated: The Discovered Works of Mike Mitchell," in New York.

The Daft Punk Orchestra (Trinity Orchestra)

This is the best video I have seen all month.

This video features a Daft Punk medley performed by Trinity Orchestra, the only fully student run orchestra in Ireland.

The medley includes One More Time, Aerodynamic, Da Funk, Superheroes, Around The World, Crescendolls and Digital Love. 

Breakdancer on the streets of Paris

This guy has some serious skill.

Einstein: The Illest Physicist by Mason London

I really enjoy all work by Mason London.

Volume Brooch by Tatty Devine

MUST...PURCHASE...THIS...BROOCH! 

 IT GOES TO 11!
 

By Tatty Devine boutique in England.

The Problem Solver...

What would Jessica Rabbit look like in real life?

Makes me feel...

Comedians as Comic Book Superheroes by Old Red Jalopy

Great work by Old Red Jalopy who have made a series of old school comic book covers in support of the first annual Comedy Awards on Comedy Central. 

Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Bill Murray Steve Martin and Will Ferrell all received the comic book treatment.

How great would it be to see the full comic book series produced? I would buy them.

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