Slice A Recipe

What a brilliant idea. Having culinary students slice into their cookbook to actually reveal cooking instruction all the while aiming to improve their cutting skills. Love it.

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Grown Up Soda

I love mustaches, before it became a crazy fad (I'm sure others say that too). Plus, this reminds me of the Monopoly Man. Simple, conceptual packaging.

// credit: Dribbble

 

200... Yeah, So What?!

Ok, well this is the 200th post here (at least that's what Blogger tells me) and over the last year I've picked up the pace, because let's be honest, in the start, I wasn't great at this blogging thing. And by no means does me saying that negate the fact that I'm not the best at it now. I am however, keeping this to document things I do, personal, creative, inspirational, or well, hell, all of the above. But also to find those things in life that inspire me, that make me stop and think, or just catch my eye. So here's to another 200, and then 200 more, and so on, or until my fingers get sick and my eyes fall out of my head.


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BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE...

In the spirit of some recent work, here's a couple community event promotions that I helped with. One is my own partner's monthly event at the Edge Bar in Castro focused towards the leather demographic. The other was for a recent AIDS Walk 2013 fundraiser. It was quick, down and dirty. One of those 24 hour projects where you get a couple hours (maybe), but I'm happy to do it. I live to do things for a good cause, so it's always a pleasure.

AIDS Walk Fundraiser

CODE @ The Edge (Bringing Leather Back To The Casto)

27 Things Advertising People Know To Be True

Pretty spot on. Glad there's not a lot about the Creative Department in there, phew! Use the credit link to view the list on Buzzfeed. Some of favorites below...

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2. When it’s eerily quiet on the line, you know the other callers are talking shit on mute.

14. You work a ridiculous amount of hours and leaving by 6 p.m. is considered a miracle.

17. The client will never approve your creative the first time around.

24. Filling out time sheets might be the worst activity you do at work.26. The client ALWAYS changes their mind.

Less Talking, More Doing

Oh yes they did. Watching the tube this evening and saw this jab at the iPad. I must say, well played Microsoft. Not taking a stance either way, I'm pleasantly surprised with the spot.

Paint Smears Caught On Film

This post isn't so much about the band, or their music. It's more because I'm a fan of the paint effect and its use in the video. It's visually interesting, simple and provocative.

DESAN21

From calligraphy to graffiti, the guy has some serious talent. check out all the work on his page but below for just a sample. Killer stuff. Desan21 

// credit: designinspiration

 

CULTURE Management

Obsessed.
That's how I feel about this branding and identity treatment. Check out the credit link for all the shots. Wicked style, simple yet complex.

// credit: behance

If I Were A Panda...

Out of Ogilvy in Chicago comes what Creativity deemed in their headline as the "cutest, saddest makeover" and I had to share it. It's not what you'd expect as you watch it (at least I didn't). A strong message and a simple well executed spot.

// credit: creativity

Feather Falls

Recently hiked Feather Falls, CA snapping some shots and really getting to enjoy the scenery. It's up in Oroville, I believe in Butte County, roughly 3+ hours north from San Francisco. It's worth it with different trail options depending on your desired effort, but the falls are incredible whichever route to them you choose. Here are some shots I threw on Instagram post-hike.

Local Hikes