Need a nice excuse to get away? I think you have one here. Veer has come up with a nice contest – recreating their logo, but not using the computer. Who knows, ya might even walk away with $8000 worth of prizes.
Need a nice excuse to get away? I think you have one here. Veer has come up with a nice contest – recreating their logo, but not using the computer. Who knows, ya might even walk away with $8000 worth of prizes.
Digital Abstracts updates!
Buenos Aires based superestudio have updated with new branding for FOX MOVIES and are currently rebranding Sony’s ANIMAX channel.
Etapes video interview with Tronic … “In this exclusive interview they explain their background in architecture and their interest in using the moving image as a means to explore the ‘virtual and actual divide’. They reveal one of their latest works for the prestigious firm, Herzog + DeMeuron–a stunning 3D visualization for the future 57-story residential building to be constructed in the Tribeca area, New York.”
New music video AM Theme for the band ‘Other Lives’ directed by Justen Renyer … in regards to the animation, “The technique consisted of rotoscoping using straights lines and many anchor points, so that the anchor points would slide around the contour of the shapes from frame to frame. The footage is a mixture of public domain educational films and self shot video.
From Firstborn, a brand new and brilliantly executed experience as part of a new campaign for Kodak. Watch the videos closely…
London based Illustrator Jimmy Turrell uploaded a new site with great new work including a D+AD winning book cover for Pentagram.
Marc Atlan Design updated their facebook group with several new projects including designs for these James Perse Window displays. Join their group for all the latest updates. We’ve heard there are some big things coming in early 2010.
A really beautiful job by Eyeball on the branding of Centric Network. Check it here.
The illustration work of Ossi Pirkonen.
Andrew Chase is a photographer/sculpture who has been building fully maneuverable animals from used transmission parts, household appliances and 20 gauge steel for his upcoming book Trionic Morphatractable Engineer.

Minneapolis agency mono settles in at our new office space. (flickr photos shot by Chad Holder)
Luke Jarram is a U.K based artist involved in creating sculptures, installations and live arts projects. His sculpture series Glass Microbiology contemplates the global impact of various disease viruses and how the artificial colouring of scientific imagery affects our understanding of phenomena … “If some images are coloured for scientific purposes, and others altered simply for aesthetic reasons, how can a viewer tell the difference? … Are there any colour conventions and what kind of ‘presence’ do pseudocoloured images have that ‘naturally’ coloured specimens don’t? … How does the choice of different colours affect their reception?”
This looks great, trailer for the independent film The Cup of Tears, directed by Dublin based Gary Shore.
Ebon Heath is a Brooklyn based arist/designer/professor who creates complex physical, kinetic typographic structures. Check out his full portfolio: www.listeningwithmyeyes.com.
Rmax Studio produced various animations for the MTV Video Music Brazil 2009. This version is a fast montage with 4 vignettes, including the event logo animation. The direction of the full project was completed by Rodrigo Pimenta. The VMB logo was designed by Pablo Lobo. Eduardo Messias and I did the 3d elements and animations, and the soundtrack of this version was developed by Cromo.sônica.
Shawn Barber is a San Francisco based painter who left 8 years of teaching in various Art Schools to pursue a full-time schedule of exploring painting and the art of tattoo making. “His critically acclaimed series of paintings ‘Tattooed Portraits’ reflects the contrast between realistic figurative painting, art history, tattoo culture and the joy of painting.”
From Shawn’s FAQ section, I found this greatly motivational … “Change comes from the willingness to allow new ideas, different opinions and maintaining an open mind to the infinite possibilities there are when one is willing to take chances. Believing in what you do and DOING what YOU want to do, creates opportunity and builds an empowering state of mind.”
Also, specifically for students enrolled in Art School, read (from the same FAQ section) his ‘Your wasting your time and money if …”
Joshua Smith has plenty of amazing updates at Hydro74, including this poster and some truly killer T-shirts.
The Garrigan Lyman Group recently tapped Superfad to create a branding commercial that would embody the spirit and beauty of Haiti for Voila, a Haitian telecommunications company … “Our brand strategy for Voila is to position them as uniquely Haitian,” said Rebecca Lyman, Principal, Garrigan Lyman Group. “This differentiates them from the competition and reinforces Voila’s strong commitment to the people of Haiti. The spot launched in time for Voila’s 10-year anniversary and is a part of a larger integrated campaign that celebrates Haiti’s rich and vibrant culture.” … Superfad chose to use a mix of cel animation, 2d artwork and 3d animation to create the most dynamic visual presentation possible.
Ben Miners updates Graphik Boutique with some great new work for Digi Sports.
Nice reel from motion designer Camille Marotte.
Tim Brown of Colonel Blimp & Christopher Hewittteam up for the the new release from Hecq Vs Exillion. Titled “Spheres Of Fury”.
Paul Cayrol updates his portfolio with new projects: cubanhaze.