July 2012

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Jul 19, 2012

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So what do you get when an 1850s gramophone and a 2012 iPhone mate? A GRAMO-iPHONE. YES. And a portable one for that matter. (Image of gramophone below so you don't need to Google it. You're welcome for saving you 2 seconds). Its always great to see Eco-friendly products out on the market because it...

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Jul 18, 2012

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PBS has a series of great short documentaries called Off Book that are perfect for our fast paced lifestyles these days. Their recent one is "The Art of Logo Design" which gives a great description of what goes into designing a logo. Hopefully startups and existing companies come away with a new found respect for...

Feed, ICL, Name Drop

Jul 18, 2012

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As the anticipation for the start of the olympics ramps up, collaborations for the event have been coming out of the wood works. Jeep brand and USA Basketball have tapped jeffstaple to bring us the "Believe" Collection. Custom items limited to 25 pieces each which include, sunglasses by Knockaround, Dri-FIT T-shirt by Nike, handmade basketball...

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Jul 16, 2012

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Jeff Hamada is a successful Vancouver-based artist who has created work for the likes of Converse, Oakley, Electronic Arts, and Endeavor Snowboards. He recently took part in POWWOW Hawaii, an event which brings together artists from around the world, engaging with the local community. He also happens to run Booooooom; one of the most popular...

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Jul 13, 2012

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Here's a short video about a very novel approach to marketing on the Pinterest platform, which was recently executed by Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO. Lots of fashion brands are on Pinterest now, for obvious reasons, but UNIQLO has really made a splash with this effort in conjunction with New York agency Firstborn. The jury still...

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Jul 11, 2012

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I have to admit, I didn't know who John Baldessari was before this video. I might have seen his work during art school in passing but the name never stuck. Now that I know who he is, he's probably one of my favorite artists of all time. This 6 minute biography will have you falling...

Editorial, Information

Jul 10, 2012

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Comic-Con International, effectively known as "San Diego" in the comics industry, officially opens its doors tomorrow. The pedestrian traffic and blistering heat+synthetically conditioned air can make this ostensible publishing convention a do-or-die ordeal. Here are some tips on how to survive. 1. Be prepared to walk at a snail's pace and don't get upset when a...

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Jul 10, 2012

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There's a thoughtful interview with Spike Lee in this week's New York magazine, wherein he takes down Hollywood (superhero obsessed), Brooklyn (gentrified beyond repair) and the Education system (inadequate). Oh, and he's promoting the latest chapter in his Brooklyn Chronicles, "Red Hook Summer." As a one-time interloper in the borough's most misunderstood neighborhood, I know I...