This inspiring collection of vintage Japanese ads is sure to get your creative juices flowing. Just a small taste of the more than 5000 ads scanned by the excellent blog That’s Eurobeat, each in this sample ranges from about 1963 to 1978. Enjoy! [Read more...]
If you plan on starting a tech company, is San Francisco the best option? What about a high-fashion shoe company? New York, home to more fashion shows than any other US city could be the logical choice. But what about the cost of operating that business?
While these two hubs of creativity may be some of the most inspiring locals in the US, the cost of living and working in them can also be the most expensive. This slick graphic by the talented people at Focus.com compares the two metro areas and helps us come to a financially smart conclusion in this tough decision. [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered what all the hype is about Leica camera lenses? Just what sets them apart from the competition, winning rave reviews for craftsmanship and results from a loyal following? This video shows the meticulous, hand-made manufacturing process that goes into each Leica lens… it’s a heart warming touch of care that few products see today. [Read more...]
We all know that most paper comes from trees… but what if the tree itself acted as the paper? Spanish artist Lorenzo Duran uses leaves as his canvas to make intricate cut patterns using methods from classic Japanese, Chinese and German styles. His technique took a while to develop (many leaves didn’t survive) but finally Lorenzo hit upon a process of washing, drying, molding and cutting that worked. You can view and purchase his lace like designs at naturayarte.blogspot.com. [Read more...]
The youngest dinosaur preserved in the fossil record before the catastrophic meteor impact 65 million years ago has been discovered in Montana. [Read more...]
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These illustrations have a really cool, quirky vibe to them. Every image has something about it that really draws you in, wondering what story lies behind its vibrant palate. Each was created by the deft hand of Michael Byers, an illustrator from Ontario, Canada. He has done work for a number of high level periodicals, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, LA Times, BusinessWeek, Atlantic Monthly and Harvard Business Review, to name just a few. See more of his work at cargocollective.com. [Read more...]
During these unstable economic times many people are realizing that they have far more “stuff” in their life than they actually need or regularly use. This beautiful graphic from the forward thinking folks at Collaborative Fund, looks at the many ways we can take those items and share them with our community… even making good money on them in the process! [Read more...]
I find the fine illustrations of renowned Slovak artist Albín Brunovský (1935-1997) both beautiful and disturbing in their otherworldly appearance. Sailing ships, trees and masses of small distorted figures combine with larger landscapes and even hairstyles… reminding me of the giant with a ship on his head in the movie Time Bandits or the iconic painting Garden of Earthly Delights by master painter Hieronymus Bosch. Read more about the excellent Brunovský, his life and legacy here. [Read more...]
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