This vid also posted at core77.com is flippin 80's style sweet!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Saul Bass Star Wars Theme
Saul Bass is one of the great designers of the 21st century.
This vid is a great representation of what the opening sequence to Star Wars would have looked like if he did it.
Made in (insert your country here)??? Part 1
As a designer and regular American I look to other countries for inspiration constantly. Partly because we as Americans are bombarded with the same of everything over the TV airwaves. The Internet is a good way to view other sources. It is also fascinating because I have never been anywhere else but USA.
So I ask the question is really cooler to have products made in another country? This does not just apply to Americans it applys to everyone in the world. What makes handbags from Italy with fancy Italian leather so much better than one made in Germany or Canada. Are the cows really that much more "leathery" in Italy than the rest of the country?
This also goes beyond design and fashion. Think of everyone in the world that could use our assistance. Why do we instantly think of (so called) "third world" countries, like Africa? I think that it's great that everyone wants to "Go [RED]" and give nets. BUT what about your own country or your own neighborhood? I bet instead of buying that "product" or donating to a child in some foreign country you could find someone to help (that may need it more) in your own backyard.
I will address these thoughts and more in the upcoming days. Please stay tuned.
So I ask the question is really cooler to have products made in another country? This does not just apply to Americans it applys to everyone in the world. What makes handbags from Italy with fancy Italian leather so much better than one made in Germany or Canada. Are the cows really that much more "leathery" in Italy than the rest of the country?
This also goes beyond design and fashion. Think of everyone in the world that could use our assistance. Why do we instantly think of (so called) "third world" countries, like Africa? I think that it's great that everyone wants to "Go [RED]" and give nets. BUT what about your own country or your own neighborhood? I bet instead of buying that "product" or donating to a child in some foreign country you could find someone to help (that may need it more) in your own backyard.
I will address these thoughts and more in the upcoming days. Please stay tuned.
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