GOOGLE

google has been putting commercials on TV recently. I have not seen this one aired but it is by far my favorite.

Daddy Likes!

I had a notebook the first few years of college and I found it practical, but the idea of using it in place of a regular school notebook / sketchbook / organizer never really felt right. In the midst of apple tablet rumors, Microsoft has gone ahead and fired the first shot. It looks awesome.

any takers?

Eurotrash

I love how europeans can get away with awesome stuff like this. Came across it on ads of the world while looking for famous flashlight ads.

edit: ads of the world disabled their hotlinking.

Check out the full deal here.

Shepard Fairey Interviews Banksy

This is an older interview but I came across it today and there is some very insightful stuff. It's also interesting considering the interviewer happens to be Shepard Fairey, an artist himself. Awesome stuff.

"Every other type of art compared to graffiti is a step down—no two ways about it. If you operate outside of graffiti, you operate at a lower level. Other art has less to offer people, it means less, and it’s weaker. I make normal paintings if I have ideas that are too complex or offensive to go out on the street, but if I ever stopped being a graffiti writer I would be gutted."

Check out the rest at Swindle Mag.

MMM

Awesome ordinary objects that have been painted by Shalene Valenzuela. Found over here.

Mullins BS logo finalized.

Time to tighten this up and put it on some stationery/cards. Give me your feedback! The logo is set in stone with the client but print options are up in the air. CROWDSOURCE MY BANK ACCOUNT!!!

Great packaging idea for paint. The normal spray-painter, if thats even a completely legit entity, doesnt really need to know what pantone they are painting with, but the cans being that active with their colors is just brilliant. I use spray paint more frequently than any other type of paint because of its point and paint capability, although i have qualms about CFCs. The design on these cans would be an automatic sell for me.

Mexico

The Brand Gap

Started reading this at WORK today. Excellent insight into what comprises a brand and how to 'differentiate, collaborate, innovate, validate and cultivate' brands.

http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Gap-Distance-Business-Strategy/dp/0735713308