20 Friday Feb 2015
Posted in Branding, Design, Fashion, Graphic Design, Trends
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Pantone has declared Marsala, a naturally robust and earthy wine red, as the 2015 color of the year. Marsala, say the color experts, is rich, grounded, steady and satisfying, ideal for print, P.O.P. and packaging. (MORE)
“Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth.” — Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute®
13 Friday Jul 2012
Posted in Design, Graphic Design, Magazines, Olympics, Photography, Sports
Details Magazine, August 2012. Creative Director: Rockwell Harwood. Photography by Norman Jean Roy. Stylist: Allan Kennedy. Jeans by Levi’s.
10 Tuesday Jul 2012
I can’t be in London, but I’m excited and looking forward to watching the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which begin on Friday, July 27 and end on Sunday, August 12. Swimming, diving and gymnastics will be at the top of my list when I tune in, along with the opening and closing ceremonies. Artist David Watkins designed the 2012 Olympic medals, which stand ready in the Tower of London vaults. Watkins’ Olympic gold medal is the heaviest to date, weighing in at 400g, of which 6g is gold, and the rest is solid silver. The Olympic medals have a rich and interesting design history. (MORE)
Olympic Medal for 2012, designed by David Watkins.
05 Monday Mar 2012
Posted in Architecture, Design, Magazines, Manhattan, Media, News, Publishing
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architecture, Hearst, Hearst Tower, LEED Platinum, Lord Norman Foster, Richard Long, Treasures of New York
One of my favorite buildings in New York City, Hearst Tower opened in 2006 and was designed by architect Lord Norman Foster, renowned for his ability to design modern additions to historic structures. In the case of Hearst Tower, he has created an exciting interplay between the historic base and the new tower while maintaining the integrity of both buildings.
In its latest production, Treasures of New York goes on a private tour inside Hearst’s world headquarters. Timed with Hearst Corporation’s 125th anniversary, the film also highlights Hearst’s history and growth into one of the America’s largest diversified media and information companies. Treasures of New York: Hearst Tower premieres Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (ET) on WLIW21 and Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN. (MORE)
Hearst Tower, the Manhattan headquarters of Hearst Corporation is the first commercial office building in New York City to be recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for achieving both LEED Gold for new construction and LEED Platinum for the operations and maintenance of its existing building at 300 West 57th Street.
The Interior Plaza is home to two magnificent pieces of art designed to complement the soaring, glass-lined space: Icefall, a three-story sculpted water feature, and Riverlines, a monumental fresco by acclaimed environmental artist Richard Long of the UK.
22 Thursday Dec 2011
Posted in Advertising, Design, Graphic Design, Typography
I’ve noticed this poster around midtown Manhattan the past few weeks. I think it’s a great example of typography, color and graphic design for advertising. It’s eye-catching, beautiful and conveys a great message and association with the Bloomingdale’s brand during the holiday season. (MORE)
09 Tuesday Aug 2011
Posted in Art, Design, Fine Art, Typography
Lettering sculptor Gary Breeze takes the letterform and turns it into art. Born in Essex, England in 1966, Gary studied Graphic Design at Norwich School of Art followed by an apprenticeship with the letter-carver and sculptor David Holgate. In 1992 he worked as assistant to Richard Kindersley before setting up his own workshop in London a year later. Today the workshop produces lettering cut into stone and wood for a wide range of applications including private and public commissions and exhibitions. (MORE)
Nine Satellites, Purbeck Pondfreestone and Welsh slate, 2003 (private collection), Diameter: 30cm, Gary Breeze
Designed as a garden ornament and the first in a series of spheres ranging in size from 15cm to over 1.5 metres, this globe is inscribed and painted with the names of nine plants and flowers: Iris, Sunflower, Hydrangea, Rose Mallow, Chrysanthemum, Apricot Blossom, Peach Blossom, Sharon’s Rose and Cherry Tree. These are also the romantic names given to communication satellites by the Japanese and the Koreans.
08 Monday Aug 2011
Posted in Celebrities, Design, Music, Web Sites
"Watch the Throne" is the debut collaborative studio album by Jay-Z and Kanye West. (Roc-A-Fella Records/Roc Nation/Def Jam Recordings)
“Watch the Throne“, American rapper Jay-Z‘s debut collaborative studio album with Kanye West was released today. Jay-Z also has a pretty cool web site called Life+Times that reflects his knowledge and appreciation of great design. Life+Times covers the artist’s latest interests in the worlds of style, leisure, art & design, technology, sports, and of course, music. Check it out! DESIGN NOTE: The album cover artwork for “Watch the Throne” was designed by Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci and rendered in gleaming gold by Joe Zeff Design.
