Tis the Season

Check out some of the winter photos I took in NYC this past week (gallery is on flickr):

Treat her like a Diva like her name was Amanda

More photos on the flickr with my girl Amanda Diva:

Flickr Update!

Don’t mean to toot my own horn here, but we just uploaded some amazing photos on the Artek Flickr. Harlem street scenes… go check em out!

Erol Alkan x David Rudnick t-shirt with maze and secret message

Erol Alkan collaborated with David Rudnick on this one: only 100 made, all hand numbered, and all packaged with a very special E.R.O.L. marker. What does the maze reveal? You’ll have to do it to find out. Shirts are available from Erol’s webstore, and a handful might make their way to Colette (Paris) and Dover Street Market (London) in the new year.

Via: djatrak.com

Nike Sportswear: Eddie Cruz: Nike Air Force 1 Hi Supreme West Edition Video

Nike Sportswear take the time to chop it up with UNDFTD’s Eddie Cruz, designer behind this recently released Nike AF1 HI Supreme West Edition as part of the broader Rivals Pack. Cruz goes into his whole process of design and inspiration which encompasses a lot of hands on approaches. His AF1 HI is inspired by both the strong legacy of professional sports franchises on the West Coast as well as women’s high fashion as suggested by the gray python embossed suede. The Eddie Cruz x Nike AF1 HI Supreme West Edition is available now at select retailers. Watch the video over at Nike Sportswear.

Via:Hypebeast.com

The 10 Most Successful Logo Designers

The idea of a logo might seem like a minor one at first glance, but in fact it can be an extremely important part of your company’s strategy. In most cases, your logo is your first impression. It will also be incorporated into EVERYTHING your company does. So kudos to these 10 folks who mastered the art of logo design.

Check the full list of the 10 most successful logo designers.

Sheep Art???

Tim Burton’s Short Film: Vincent

Stumbled across this amazing short film by Tim Burton, narrated by Vincent Price. It was created in 1982 (wayyy before CG animation) and here’s some fun trivia, between the 1:17 and 1:25 minute marks you can see and early form of the character Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas…which came out 10 years later.

Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business

Fast Company put together a list of the 100 most creative people in business. It really is an interesting read, if you need some motivation to get your shit right, check out some of the stories and ideas behind this impressive list of tycoons. Includes JJ Abrams, Tyra Banks, Apple’s Chief designer, Maurice Sendak, Tyler Perry and more.

“There are no rules about creativity. Which made constructing our list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business a tricky task. We looked for dazzling new thinkers, rising stars, and boldface names who couldn’t be ignored. We avoided people we’ve profiled in the recent past. We emphasized those whose creativity addresses a larger issue — from the future of our energy infrastructure to the evolution of philanthropy to next-generation media. So read on. Enjoy. Quibble. Complain.”

Upcoming Exhibit: Todd James aka REAS

Todd James aka REAS is having a New York exhibition, “Make My Burden Lighter,” opening January 15th at the Gering & Lopez Gallery, reception is from 6 to 8pm. It’s about time! If you’re into penis cartoons and lactating boobies, this one’s for you! Check out his site to learn more about the ridiculous human being that is, Todd James.

“Consistently funny, relentlessly appealing, and often deliriously transgressive, the work of Reas International is instantly recognizable to the cultural connoisseur.”