bitts {on graphic design}

/Creative Advertising

Picked up a new book this weekend. "Creative Advertising" by Mario Pricken. Its the 2008 edition which includes some awesome international ads, including this one by PEPSI (BBDO/Canada) done in 2000. I had a good laugh. The book challenges you to think creatively, by asking a different question in each spread. ...what makes ads memorable? -This book explores a wide variety of fun, stupid and entertaining ads. Check out more international ads here.

/unique calling cards

At last nights graphic designer meet up, Randall and I had a fun conversation about calling cards. Often the first impression of your talent (as a designer), cards can set the tone when you meet an new contact or client. I love changing up my design every few months. Check out this collection of cards from around the world, and this one by inspiredology.com

/make music, the iphone way

I'm totally excited about the new apps that will be released July 11th along with the new 3G iphone. Specifically an app called <band>. It offers a variety of instruments and lets you play, mix and record track right on your iphone (using the touch screen technology). Late night jam sessions won't be the same. Can you imagine sitting around with your best buds, jamin'- on the iphone!? wow.

/piclens

I recently came across PicLens on one of my late night searches. PicLens transforms your browser into a full-screen, 3D experience for viewing photos and videos across the web. With one click, PicLens makes online media come to life in a full screen wall of images. Each image links to the original website where the image is hosted. It allows you to look at lots of images super fast. Gotta luv this. Watch the demo.

         

/yum

I'm always looking for brilliant photography. Matt's pix make me drool.

/list of goodies

As I jump into the world of blogging, I thought I'd start off with a few freebie resources. Everyone like pressies, well except Luis, so enjoy! {in reality he does like them, but he won't admit it}