‘brand’ Archives
The Hunger Games Trailer Starring Barbie & Crew »
The Hunger Games meme has been released. And as a cultural touchstone it had to fall on others. Barbie stars in her own trailer for the film. And she brings along some of her friends.
Holstee Manifesto : Lifecycle Video »
The creatives at Holstee have tapped into something. Their manifesto for life seems to have ignited a subculture to remember that: Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion. (it has been viewed over 50,000,000 times!) In keeping with the vibe of their graphic, (which is available as an 18×24″ poster printed [...]
Pink Floyd’s PR Stunt Recycles Animals »
If you are into music, and perhaps no matter your age, you recognize the iconic Pink Floyd album cover for Animals. The pig flying over Battersea Power Station in London elicits "that's from the Pink Floyd album", when we pass it on our way to/from Heathrow the first time we visit London. To announce the release of the band's new [...]
Blood Concept: There’s a Perfume for Your Blood »
"The human body is totally pervaded by a liquid vital rush that brings us what we are most fond of: Life. Filled with legends and meanings‚ blood is soaked with mystery, fascination and respect: it’s the most tested and studied part of the human body. Hiding the multitude of secrets that reveals our inner and unique way of being. Blood Concept [...]
EARonic the Ironic iPhone case by Daniela Gilsanz »
Ever feel like the whole world is watching while you are on the iPhone? Well Daniela Gilsanz created an ironic twist on a contemporary James Bond idea. The EARonic iPhone Case is designed to camouflage the fact that you’re on the phone. Now if only she would come up with an invisibility sleeve for our arm! Of the concept Daniela [...]
Britain’s Channel 4: Street Summer & the »
Definition - Tag: a personal signature, usually vandalism with spraypaint, but can be any graffiti. Have you ever wanted to tag something? You know, go out with a spray can and create on a wall or building...but the vandalism part of it gets the better of you? As part of their Street Summer series, Britain's Channel 4 has come up [...]
Tattly : Tattoos For Those With Design & »
Tina Roth Eisenberg is Swissmiss. We find her blog interesting enough to link to on mixingreality, and write about some of her design ideas. She founded and runs Creative Mornings, a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types. The events are free of charge, and include a 20 minute talk, plus coffee. Join in New York, Zurich, [...]
Pixar’s Austin Madison : Persist on Telling Your »
This came to us through an artist who persists on telling his story, reminding us, not to give up: no matter what. Transcript PIXAR May 17, 2011 To Whom it May Inspire, I, like many of you artists out there, constantly shift between two states. The first (and far more preferable of the two) is white-hot, "in the zone" [...]
Tobias Wong : Candle that Burns the Scent of New York »
When we saw this idea by conceptual designer Tobias Wong, who died too young at 35 last year, we immediately wanted one. His work, always smart, gorgeous and ironic, often turned our ideas upside down. So it doesn't surprise that this limited-edition run of 1000 scented candles sold out immediately. The work considers the death of [...]
Creative mastery : Louboutin’s shoes + »
Shoe guru Christian Louboutin and photographer Peter Lippman have once again put their creative genius together for these stunning works of art. Each shoe, inspired by an old masterpiece painting, was cast to reflect the character of the model and divert the classic nature of that time period with realism and [...]
