Seems like there’s been an influx of really good trailers recently. Here’s a few flicks I’ve got lined up in my queue to check out once they hit the big screen. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Directed by Ben Stiller Her Directed by Spike Jonze American Hustle Directed by David O. Russell Frances Ha… Read more »
From the Inspiration Archives
Henry David Thoreau
Born this day in 1817, died 6 May 1862, Thoreau was an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, and historian. He is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings.
The $1,000 Idea
On a recent episode of Jeffrey Zeldman’s The Big Web Show, designers Tash Wong and Tom Harman explain their motivation behind Coastermatic. While attending SVA, they were tasked with an assignment to create a product that would generate $1,000 a month. Out of this arose Coastermatic, a no frills service that allows you to make… Read more »
Put Yourself in Your Work
Our stories and experiences make us more relatable and that makes us better designers. Staying up all night, every night, pushing shapes around on a computer will just make you an inaccessible weirdo after a while. Via One Question Please with Dan Cassaro Couldn’t have said it any better myself. Below is a vid by… Read more »
Spring Shreddin’
Bike Season in Park City is in full bloom. If you’re not already as stoked to ride as I am, these videos are sure to put you in the mood.
Go Outside
The inspiring beauty of the landscape of the American West seems like it could very easily be an agent for rehabilitation against the modern world. Via A Continuous Lean, from Yellowstone and the Adventures of the American West. So true. Can’t help but think how much better off we’d all be if everyone just spent… Read more »
Happy Spring
Doo wop, the most sensual music ever made, the sound of raw sex, of silk stockings rustling on backseat upholstery, the sound of the snaps of bras popping across the USA, of wonderful lies being whispered into Tabu–perfumed ears, the sound of smeared lipstick, untucked shirts, running mascara, tears on your pillow, secrets whispered in… Read more »
Frank Chimero’s Advice to Students
Develop a point of view. Think about what experiences you have that many others do not. Then, think of what experiences you have that almost everyone else has. Then, mix those two things and try to make someone cry or laugh or feel understood. Taken from designer Frank Chimero. Via frankchimero.com. Frank posted a link… Read more »
Weekly Roundup. RIP John Lennon.
Get stoked for big storm’s this winter with the latest from Salomon’s Freeski TV series aptly titled, The Storm. Shit’s deep. Fellow Utah’n Jim Harris is an adventure-centric writer and photographer. He recently scored the cover of Powder Magazines Photo Annual, which is pretty much the Super Bowl of ski photography. Head over to his… Read more »
Ford Broncos, Sketchbooks, & Web Design. It Must be Friday.
Most people will forever associate the Ford Bronco with either OJ Simpson or the Orange Mocha Frappuccino. Either way, the early-model Ford Bronco captures the wild American aesthetic like no other off-road vehicle has done since. The Need Supply Co. has a great write-up on the Ford Bronco with more eye-candy to go with it… Read more »