After having worked in the television and film industry for over a decade, I've decided to escape the madness and relaunch myself into the creative world of graphic design. This blog documents snippets of inspiration gathered, projects I'm working on, and miscellaneous musings. It's more of a creativity-inducing personal scrapbook than anything else, but I encourage you to peruse it's pages, and add insight and share interesting tidbits whenever possible, because they are very welcome.

October 28, 2011

Who do YOU write like?


I write like
Margaret Atwood
I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!

but also...


I write like
Margaret Mitchell
I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!

and...


I write like
Stephen King
I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!


...so I guess that I write like a couple of Margarets and a King. That's okay with me. But I find it interesting to be compared to both a Great Canadian Feminist and the Pulitzer Prize-Winning lady responsible for Gone With The Wind. Haha! Well, at least the former gave me an inspiring nudge when I was a kid. Stephen King doesn't surprise me either - although I've never ventured too deep into his works.


To analyze your own writing style, go to I Write Like.

Colour Your World With Pantone Cases

Case Scenario and Pantone have collided to combine forces and output one of the coolest tech accessories for designers and art lovers alike - iPhone and iPad cases that bear the Pantone palette. Monaco-based Case Scenario's Pantone Universe collection was launched for Fall and Winter 2010-2011, just in time to get one of these protective cases under the tree to help keep your new gadgets in peak condition. 
Pick up one of these cool Pantone Universe cases at Case Scenario's website.

October 27, 2011

Matthew Johnson's Monster Tees


Getting into the Halloween spirit? Don't want to wear a costume but still want to look the part? Then check out these freaky awesome designs by Matthew Johnson - newly appointed King of the Creepers. His twisted and macabre designs are invading closets everywhere, and with good reason - they're to die for! 

You can find his designs at Seventh.Ink and also at Rumplo. While you're there, pick up some extra sweet threads from other cutting-edge designers and artists - new designs are always being added!













October 25, 2011

The Barcode Obsession of Scott Blake


Barcodes have invaded every instance of our lives - from the food we eat to the clothes on our backs, and eventually we might find them tattooed on our own skin. But what's in a barcode? What does it signify outside of quantifying and cataloging objects? Artist Scott Blake thinks he has it all figured out. He creates large format portraits of famous people using barcodes from their work, amongst other things and has even had his work featured at Ripley's Believe It Or Not. 

Check out his site full of videos and other barcode goodies here.




Repurposing something that people see as a threat often defuses it's strength. Which brings me to wonder how others interpret how we use barcodes...I found these interesting tidbits along the way so I thought I'd share!