Thanks, Boing Boing, for pointing out Zain7′s illustrations.
Zain7′s illustrations
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Nanami Cowdroy’s pen and ink
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Illustrator Nanami Cowdroy’s artwork is rich in Japanese influence and contemporary culture, mesmerizing you with her bold lines and intricate details. Apparently she’s been getting more and more attention lately, but if you find a piece you like, email her assistant for a quote on prices and shipping rates.
Soundproof windows ads
Monday, April 19th, 2010
Great Russian ads via I Believe in Advertising. I have my doubts whether permission was granted from DC and Marvel however. You never know.
Nike sells shoes?
Friday, April 16th, 2010
Say what you will about Nike, the corporation gives creative talent incredible freedom. Check out this spot by AKQA San Francisco and UK-based design boutique ilovedust for Nike’s Sister One campaign. Reminds me of MTV’s Liquid Television.
Krab cake
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Based on this fantastic Mr. Krabs cake entry on Food Network’s Spongebob cake challenge, Lauren Kitchens is possibly the most talented sugar artist we’ve ever seen. Okay, we’re biased because of our love of all things Spongebob. Still, check out her blog.
Pixel perfect
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
New York invasion by 8-bits creatures. PIXELS is Patrick Jean’ latest short film, shot on location in New York.
The iPad inspires new UI design
Monday, April 5th, 2010
Love it or hate it, the iPad is here. What’s Agogo worthy here is the intriguing new ways to think about the tablet interface, especially when it comes to electronic magazines. The new UI behind Bonnier’s Mag+ application for Popular Science sets the bar incredible high for future magazine iterations. Read more.
PSAs for teens
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Color us impressed with the series of PSAs by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, working in collaboration with the Ad Council and the Inspire USA Foundation. The Reach Out campaign is designed to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicide attempts among teens in the United States. Usually, we’d think it to be another lame attempt by adults to be “hip,” but these PSAs are visually compelling and emotionally powerful. (They even have a YouTube channel and a Facebook page.) View our favorites: “Running is Not Forever,” “I Believe,” and “Please Understand.”