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.

Produced by Kornhaber Brown

Copywriters vs. Art Directors

 

 The eternal dispute between Copywriters and Art Directors.

Created by Caio Pena (AD), Henrique Parada (AD) and Letícia Hanower (CW), Copywriter vs. Art Director is a series of illustrations that depict the eternal dispute and differences between the two professions. While not everyone (especially Copywriters and Art Directors) might agree with each rendering, most are quite accurate, and all are entertaining.

View more images the jump.

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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.

Duck Sauce – Big Bad Wolf (Video)

So f*cking funny! NSFW

Duck Sauce, the dynamic duo Armand Van Helden and A-Trak, have released their video for their single Big Bad Wolf. 
Directed by Keith Schoffield, the video basically shows both Armand Van Helden and A-Trak playing 'Dickheads'.

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.

2CELLOS - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana Cover) (Live)

Now this is some badass amplified cello playing! 

2CELLOS, the Croatian cello duo featuring Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser, performed Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" live on SiriusXM.

The Axis of Awesome: 4 Chords (2011) Official Music Video

The Axis of Awesome (Jordan Raskopoulos, Lee Naimo and Benny Davis) release a video of their new 4 Chords bit, now featuring even more songs that continue to use the same 4 chords.

Directed by Adam Hammer.

View to complete track list after the jump.

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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Ecohols by Jörn Beyer

How would products of great brands of alcoholic spirits look like, if they were packed in beverage cartons instead of their prominent bottles? 

Times are changing, what remains of the brand? 

Jörn Beyer

Takabisha - The World's Steepest Roller Coaster

F*CK THAT! 

Watch the video below to see Takabisha from the front row seat.

Set in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Takabisha features seven twists, blackened tunnels and a breathtaking 141 ft vertical freefall at 121 degrees, making it officially the steepest in the world. Riders experience weightlessness as they nosedive down the sharp incline, before later being plunged into darkness. Speeds reach up to 62 mph (100 kmph) and the ride lasts for just 112 seconds over nearly two miles of track.

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Everything Is a Remix (4-Part Series) by Kirby Ferguson

Everything Is a Remix is a brilliant 4-part series by Kirby Ferguson that revolves around the notion that all creation requires influence. Everything we make is a remix of existing creations, our lives and the lives of others. Whether it be music, films or inventions.

Part 4 is yet to be released, but you can watch the first 3 parts after the jump.

www.everythingisaremix.info

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 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. 

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.

Wonderbra Perfect Strapless: Trampoline

How would you prove to women that they can wear a strapless bra and not worry that their goods are going to fall out? 

Put a trampoline in a change room for them to test it out of course! 

Watch the video below to see how the testing went.

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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Suspended Staircase by SoHo Architektur

One of my most favourite staircases. 

Designed by SoHo Architektur