advertising basics

some of my favorite ads are the ones for basics:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6M7EKYvsB9TuOmQSHymxYhlPrrSpGc7hdkEPfefGZ_yEEdBTwPYjtvgjCJR7HvsvLDBI6jdB7rcZlQvzUYkO6klyMDjkjvzL9DUQ8HkWUjKr-QQX4Bhg_aq0dJ8zSCt5SBb0KSh8izhz/s1600-h/ivanovic+got+milk+ad.jpg

http://www.gotmilk.com/

http://www.pbjcampaign.org/

http://www.thefabricofourlives.com/

http://www.incredibleegg.org/

http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/5702/369409/tour_01.jpg

more bike...

good fucking design advice, and art school cliches

http://www.goodfuckingdesignadvice.com/index.php

http://grainedit.com/2010/06/17/art-school-cliche-spotting/


both funny and completely true.

Diesel, I wasn't made for running Ad

I really couldn't stand the Diesel Be Stupid campaign ads I've seen until I came across these.

This one is great.

bike clock

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56399937/clock-made-from-a-recycled-bike-wheel

The Creative Process Illustrated

What goes on in the minds of creatives at work?

Find out at the Art Directors Club.

Opening Reception & Book Launch Event
Monday, September 27, 2010
7pm-9pm

Info here.

Very cool Target event put together by the Ad agency Mother.

awesome car ads for every decade

http://www.adclassix.com/caradsindex.htm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ollym/4707162743/sizes/z/in/photostream/

Font Fight

Free Trent Reznor

Trent Reznor has completed the soundtrack to Fincher's new movie, The Social Network. In true Reznor fashion, he is giving away a 5 track sampler, here.

Creating Music From Nature

Birds on the Wires from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo.

1 Year Ago - By taking an image of birds perched on a wire, Jarbas Agnelli arranged a beautiful song which he claims is composed by the birds.

Spray On Fabric

Instant Spray-On Fabric!?!

Next, we'll all have robot maids named Rosie and floating spaceship-esque cars.

The Wilderness Downtown

The Wilderness Downtown

Don't click anything. (Don't close any of the "pop ups") Just open the link, type in your address, and enjoy!

Font Conference

Bike-inspired art

check it out.

Porcelain

This made me feel uneasy and intrigued. To me, it looks like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

http://www.yvonneleeschultz.com/work/porcelain-pistol/

Get involved at The Met!

Came across this amazing opportunity to get involved at The Met.

It's called The College Group at The Met (CGM) and it's a group of 25 students who get together and plan events and programs for other students.

Sounds amazing!

The deadline is September 17th, so get on it if you're interested!

Check it out right here.

Design Blogs

Here are some cool design blogs to check out:

enormous champion
share some candy
friends of type
colour lovers

Brooklyn Museum

 Recently I visited the Brooklyn Museum and saw some nice work. They have two great exhibits going on right now.  There is my personal favorite, Andy Warhol and for all the Bravo fans out there Abdi Farah from Work of Art. I recommend everyone takes the time to check it out :)

ComD Imaging Lab

Find out what's new in the ComD imaging lab and what's available to you.

Information sessions are being held:

Monday September 13

Friday September 17

12:45-1:00 (approximately)

Brilliant & Bad Ass

James Victore Book Release

Victore will be speaking with Michael Bierut and Paul Sahre, and a book signing will follow the talk.

Tuesday, September 14 at 7PM

The School of Visual Arts Theatre

333 West 23rd Street

Free

(Attempted notes during a history class. Advice: please sleep.)