The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. And The Useless.
I was recently thinking about the "stuff" we surround ourselves with, and the degree to which good design plays into our lives, making it better or worse. Some designs...
Japan: The Graphics That Made It Worth the Trip
There's probably a very good reason why the Japanese are light-years ahead of the rest of us when it comes to cutting-edge graphics, although it's not my job to speculate....
20 x 200: The Economy of Art
Though I consider myself an art appreciator, I have a difficult time investing money in art. I've been known to plunk down a chunk of change for a great chair...
Japanese Typos, Curiosities, and Other Oddities
It is with a tremendous amount of love that I write this post, having just returned from one of the most eye-opening (if not wallet-opening) trips in my life: a...
2009 Design Prediction: Generic-Modern
I know, I know... the only thing designers complain about more than corporate branding is corporate branding redesign. Both Pepsi and Tropicana unveiled new brand designs in the past few...
Spark Toasts the Holidays with Our Fifth Annual Networking Party
Thank you to all who joined us for our fifth Annual Spark Holiday Networking Party. The event was a huge success with record attendance from all aspects of the graphic...
Blog as Storefront: Gizmodo Gallery Showcasing Technology as Art
As a true tech-geek, I have been a long-time visitor of Gizmodo, a blog dedicated to highlighting gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics. The site is updated throughout the day...
Fashion Designers Reimagine the Christmas Tree
Every year, big name fashion designers and architects create Christmas trees to be auctioned off for charity in Paris at the "Les Sapins de Noël des Créateurs" event. The participating...