Online Resources for web creatives (a post in the making)
I’m working on an upcoming post about online resources for web creatives. Where do you find your “stuff”? I’m interested in the “paid” side – not as much on the freebies… Where do you shop for fonts? Vactors? Images? Blog Themes? Code Snippets? Do you know MediaLoot? DesignMoo? PSD Bucket? Use the comment fields to [...]
My shiny new Facebook Timeline Profile page…
You can’t see it yet (need to be a FB Developer), but it’s there… You’ll be able to get yours on the 30th of September… Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
WIRED Table of Contents 19.08 iPad edition
for the design types. Table of contents from the latest WIRED magazine issue 19.08 – iPad edition. Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
What’s on your iPad homescreen?
For quick access: Mine has a lot of news apps, design related apps, WIRED magazine, a social apps folder; and of course Mashable!’s iPad app. What’s in yours? Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
My Social Media birthday card
I turned one more year old today and while I spent about 3.75 milliseconds reflecting on my age (a mere 40) and what it means in the longer view of life… I did spend some time going over the many birthday wishes I received from my friends and family. I thought – how our lives [...]
Fly. My favourite OOH execution these days…
This billboard is just before the on-ramp to the DVP off Easter Avenue in Toronto. Super minimal. Says it all. “FLY” Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
What Makes a Good Creative Director?
For the real Don/na Drapers in our industry… This is the summary of traits on what makes a great Creative Director (or Executive Creative Director or Chief Creative Officer). I’ve summarized its main points for a quick read: The creative director is the last line of defense. The creative director doesn’t play politics with creatives. [...]
A quote from Cannes 2010 sums up my week
Agencies are struggling
and it has nothing to do with the economic crisis,
they are struggling to re-invent themselves
because in order to survive in the digital world,
they are going to have to reverse everything they know.
Push is now Pull
Monologue is now Dialogue
and image is all about authenticity.
Plus,
consumers now act as brands’ moral compass
and they increasingly co-author the stories brands tell
(New) InfoGx by Stivo
I’m happy and proud to say that Stivo (Stephen Taubman), one of my Art Directors at OgilvyOne in Toronto – is at it again! Following the internet success of the “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus” infographic – comes another beautiful one – this time about Giant Piranhas… Here’s a sample of Stephen’s work: Visit his [...]
Ingenuous Inspiring Infographics
A collection of 30 beautiful infographics! (via Lava360.com) Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
Wired iPad app is here! (Get your geek on!)
Finally. Powered by Adobe. The app, an e-version of Wired’s June issue, has 41 interactive editorial features including an exclusive clip from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3” and a graphic that lets users fly around Mars. Wired, which has been working on an e-reader edition since last summer, has pursued a different path than its Conde [...]
Happy 30th Birthday Pac-Man!
Google’s first ever interactive doodle allows people to play Pac-Man on the search engine’s home page, to mark the game’s 30th birthday. Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
How to destroy an iPad (Not suited for the faint of heart)
(A single tear…) As a skate board: Blended: Stress Tested: Smashed: Nuked: Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
ELECTROMAGNETISM
I was invited by the good people at ElectricCompany to participate in ELECTROMAGNETISM: It is the first annual collective Art Exhibition featuring the work of some of Canada’s top Creative Directors. From June 10th through to June 18th, at Resistor Gallery – come view works created individually by seven artists including large and small format [...]
My Ionz.com.br Infographic
Built around your own data – easy to customize – in a flash! Very nicely designed and put together. Get yours here. (Via Debra Luneau) Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
My iPad WiFi + 3G
I love it already. I wonder if it will be Telus or Bell or Rogers to provide 3G connectivity FIRST – until then, its all WiFi for now. Ever wonder about the infamous image? It’s of Pyramid Lake (at Night), a 2004 photo at a Native American reservation in Nevada. Full story here. Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
Xacti CG 100
It’s a camera – no it’s an HD video recorder – no it’s both! Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
Random infographic – Unboxing the iPad data
Original infographic – courtesy of Toronto graphic Designer John Kumahara at http://bit.ly/99kyjA Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
Free, PSD Twitter background source file
I’ve created a layered, editable Photoshop file. Anyone (with basic Photoshop skills) can easily create their own twitter background. (based on my current background image…) click here to download. Enjoy! Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
Loving Google Fast Flip…
First thing in the morning before my day begins – scanning through the most informative sites/blogs. Saves lots of time! Mobile version also available on iPhone and Android. Thx Google labs! Share this:FacebookEmailPrint
