Articles in the Design Category

How to Properly Talk Texan – Talk Texas Flash Cards
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Posted in Design on 23 October 2011
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In case your moving to Texas and want to feel at home or just randomly pass yourself as Texan, here are some flash cards on “Texan” words and phrases … Included are the 26 letters and one bonus “F” card in case you find yourself in East Texas where folks call access roads the “Feeder.” […]

IOS 5 – How to Make Custom SMS Text, & Twitter Ringtones
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Posted in Apple, Design on 18 October 2011
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Now that the iPad, iPad2 and iPod Touch have joined the iMessage family – and that Twitter has become a firm third party addition to the iOS5 family, there are suddenly a bunch more “ringtone” opportunities for text, mail, reminders, twitter, alerts, etc, etc … and while Apple gives you a bevy (more than 30 […]

The World’s Greatest Condiment Picker Upper …
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Posted in Design on 15 October 2011
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I know it sounds like hyperbole … but I kid you not – if you have a multiple condiment spill problems … this might be overkill and might cost you $1,000 dollars but trust me, your messy condiment spill problems are 100% OVER.

The Gold-Platnium Standard in Diorama’s: Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg
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Posted in Design, Gadgets, Toys on 14 October 2011
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Behold how to spend millions of dollars/Euro’s … playing … Overview-Intro Video The airport – yea, just a little impressive … Airport Video … Airport Finished … At Night … You can find a whole slew of their videos here. The museum is in Hamburg Germany … if you’re following their footsteps, time to get […]

Super Mario Converse Chuck Taylors – Only in Japan …
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Posted in Design on 13 October 2011
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Ddddduuuuddddddddde – how can any Chuck Taylor’s only be available in Japan? Isn’t that kind of like a Harley or a Zippo only available in Japan? What is up with that? Even the box is super sweet … They are available on Yahoo Auctions – Japan (bigger than eBay there).

Making of a Coca-Cola Neon Sign – 1954
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Posted in Design, Food on 10 October 2011
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Interesting look at the making of a giant neon Coca Cola sign in 1954 … Instead of a stylus & Photoshop, I believe it was called a pencil, a ruler and paper. And yea, the watch could only tell time – it could not play Mp3’s streamed from your NAS server … freaky. And people […]

Disney Pixar CARS 2: Kids Art – Talented and Cuuutteeeee!
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Posted in Design, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 1 October 2011
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Disney Japan had some sort of kids art contest … the winners are pretty great. I think the top left one is the winner (or one of the best group winners), I wholeheartly agree – as a grizzled grownup, that how I see CARS, as a soft marshmellow cotton candy pillow. 🙂 This is part […]

Disney Pixar CARS: Adidas Customized CARS Shoes
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Posted in Design, Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 1 October 2011
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Adidas is offering up CARS kids shoes … And you can customize them … Lots of choices to start with … But unless you have tiny, tiny feet, for kids only. Adidas also offers a different line with cool CARS themed bottoms (available at Amazon) but again, kids only.

Another Amusing Poster From Pop Lab Chart – Hollywood Haircuts Roundup
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Posted in Design on 28 September 2011
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Now you walk into your barber shop and ask for a Chewbacca. 🙂 From Pop Lab Chart (they have other fun posters).

Don’t Just Order Yellow Post It Notes …
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Posted in Design on 23 September 2011
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Yep, made from Post It Notes … Of course, this might be less appreciated if you’re an accountant versus an art director. 🙂 You can check out the Post It WARS here.