Saturday Afternoon

Geoff McFetridge at the Olympic Sculpture Park with Joe



Then lunch at Cafe Presse where we ran into Danial, who showed us his new badass Vanagon.

Cards

Printed by Evolution Press, whose new identity and collateral were designed by Tara, Kevin and Kelly at Graphiti Associates, who are also redesigning their own collateral. Designing collateral is fun.

Who Would of Thought?

H&FJ saved Diddy.

Geoff McFetridge at OSP

This weekend, we plan on attending the opening of an art installation by one of my favorite graphic designers/artist, Geoff McFetridge, at the Olympic Sculpture Park. His work is playful and whimsical, attributes I hope to incorporate more of in my own work.

For more of McFetridge's work, check out Solitary Arts, The Directors Bureau and this Western State Documentary by Coudal Partners.

Laser Band Aids

Amazing details.

"Not this time."

I don't think I've ever been as inspired by any contemporary U.S. politician than I am by Barack Obama. He's risen above the political discourse of the news media and other politicians, and actually speaks to us like adults.

Elephantine

Some of you may have noticed a new link added under "Friends" in the column on the right, but I've been meaning to post this for a while now since I discovered it a few weeks ago. Little did I know, Rachel, one of our own designers, is actually living a double life as the purveyor of her own store of plush toys and paper goods! Everything is beautifully crafted and hand made. I have to be honest and say that I have yet to purchase anything, but that's because I'm waiting for the plushie with the removable Air Jordan IV's and the RPS New Era cap (hint, hint). However, I wouldn't hesitate to make one of her creations a gift for a friend.

Check out Rachel's blog and also her store on Etsy.

I love the fact that I work with so many people who have lives outside of our day job, but still manage to come in and kick ass on the "corporate" stuff.

Added Officialness

Got a few press sheets of the business cards we designed for our store and they turned out really nice! It probably sounds ridiculous since we've been running the store for almost six months now (time flies), but having business cards somehow makes things seem more official.

On the front side we foiled the logo black on 100# black stock. On the information side we chose to print with pearl foil. There was some concern about whether the pearl would have enough contrast on black stock because it's a little translucent and the type is so thin, but I think it turned out great. It gave us the subtle quality we were looking for, without being overly metallic or shiny looking.

Recycle

Recycle your old iPods and Cellphones for free! Apple actually sends you a pre-paid mailer or printing label. Brilliant.

Unveiling

Bruce and I put up a new sign at the shop...