While I was away
I’m back from a week in southern Spain, successfully dodging the ash cloud, and although I couldn’t justify reading all of my back-logged feed subscriptions, here are a few notable mentions.
Greenpeace launched a behind the logo initiative, calling for the public to design oil giant BP a new logo.
For football-lovers, Nike released a superb ad-spot for the World Cup (on Creative Review).
On a similar note, Michael Johnson spoke of the travesties that are World Cup logos.
The 2012 Olympic mascots were launched (and nicely compared to Britain’s new Government).
Gorgeous examples of tilt shift photography — something I plan on experimenting with.
Hardly worth the effort. A few well-chosen words from Seth Godin.
Lastly, davidthedesigner offered proof that not everything improves with age.
In other news, it turns out Catherine takes a half-decent photo (above).
I hope you’ve all been having a great week.
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Firstly, hope you had a great break – and yeah, pretty great photo actually!
Went and looked at the world cup logos, and being in South Africa of course, I can’t fail to notice the travesty that is the one currently emblazoned everywhere.
There is no escaping it either, but what is cool at the moment is the amount of colour that is being injected into the streets, and the current local fad is the little lycra wing mirror covers that you can buy at nearly every stop light to show your allegiance. I should actually do a post about it, because everything from old VW beetles to Porches are sporting them, and it’s interesting to see that many Saffers are supporting two countries. SA of course, and then along with I suppose what they consider a more realistic bet!
That tilt-shift photography was amazing – honestly it makes everything look like it’s miniature, in fact I was convinced that it was, until I saw the one of the horses in the field. Amazing.
The tilt-shift stuff is cool. You should also get your hands on a Lensbaby. I plan to pick up the composer or control freak models since you can do HDR with them better than the entry-level one.
I was in southern Spain (Malaga) a year ago and LOVED it. Took the boat to Morocco for a day and also a trip to the Rock of Gibraltar. Happy travels!
Thanks very much, Vanessa. I had a great week away, spent with my fiancee and a few close friends. I’ve yet to sample a World Cup atmosphere, but I’ll hopefully make it to a tournament in the near future. “Saffers” — that’s a new one for me.
A Lensbaby you say, Jon? Thanks for the tip. I’ve not seen them before, so will be sure to read-up on the differences.
The markets of Marrakech are on my “must-see” list, Maxi. Glad you had an excellent trip.
My lighting instructor loves his. They’re pretty cheap too compared to a tilt-shift lens.
Although BP should have been more responsible, I think it’s a little harsh about what the folks at Greenpeace are doing like they’re so perfect. Because in reality, no one is.
Also David, who’s Catherine hmm? We never hear anything about your love life? haha
Here’s a short-story for you, Andy, about me and Catherine:
Something old, something new.
Just finished reading Logo Design Love and it was fantastic.
I have a Masters Degree in Product Design and set up a web company last year called Rocket Powered Web Design.
Having a great brand is integral to the website and the company’s success.
I thought your book was very generous in the information it shared and to the point with wonderfully insightful words and images. I know that my company and my client’s companies are going to be more successful having read it and I thank you whole heartedly.
All the very best,
James Ashford
Hi David,
I`ve just got back from Marrakesh / Climbing Toubkal (13000ft Mountain in the Atlas Mountains.)
It was a great experience but the begging was crazy in the market. It sure was an experience and I sampled a new (not always very nice) smell around every corner.
I`ve heard great things about Tangier though and plan to go there in the future.
I`ll hopefully do a write up once I`ve sorted out the new website, with pictures too.
Keep up the good work and enjoy your bank holiday,
Richard
Hi James, thanks very much for buying and reading my book. It’s superb to know you found it of use. If you ever have any brand-related questions you think I can help with, feel free to ask.
Richard, nice trip! How long did it take you to reach the top (then get back down)?
Yeah it was great, very cheap too – everything came to £500 for 6 days (Which included flights / mules / guides / food / transfers / hotels / spending £15 to have my picture taken with a monkey).
It did`nt really take too long, we set off from a place called Imil, a tiny village at the base of the mountain, and hiked up in about 3 hours to the mountain refuge (3000m). The following day we hit the summit (Another 1400m or so) and came back down again.
Our guide, who was about 45, was slightly crazy and literally ran up the the mountain, and even for me at 26 struggled to keep up – he was even worse going down!
Then we spent our final night in Marrakesh sipping Mojitos on a roof terrace. ..highly recommend it David if you like that sort of thing :)
Sounds like a great experience, Richard — something I’d be well up for. Thanks for the extra info.