Looks like there’s a new way to get your logo out and seen. Flogos, a combination of helium and soap are pumped out of a machine kinda like a big bubble maker to make logos that are lighter than air. They appear to be the next step after airplane banners and look cheaper in the long run. The site says they are 100% environmentally safe and are currently only available in white. I guess this kinda machine goes to show a simple logo can be a handy thing indeed.
via: Wired
Team agrayspace has online a large collection of Polish posters produced since the 1940’s. I always find myself taking a look at the images and although I’ve seen them regularly, I can’t get over how disturbingly provocative they are at times. I think this is a great online inspiration reference, especially for those of us in North America who don’t typically see this style.
Hans Brinker always has some hilarious stuff to market their budget hotel. We saw Kesselskramer talk about their strategy for the hotel a year or so ago at DesignThinkers in Toronto. If you get a chance look up their videos on Youtube, pretty amusing stuff. I especially love how they embrace the idea of cheapness in such a clever way.
via fffound.com
May 1st, 2008 I’ve always had a thing for Art Nouveau and this desk is pretty sweet. I’m usually a modern sort of girl, but there’s something about it’s handmade look I’m digging. Plus the curved drawers rock. Although on the down side, it looks like a desk you’d probably see in a Lord of Rings film. Those hobbits would love this. (Link)
via cribcandy.com
For some strange reason there is an abundance of clever design in the Spirit & Wine market. This design for Bulldog Gin caught my eye and made me wonder if we’ll be seeing it at the local LCBO anytime soon.
via: thedieline.com
soap+water has released it’s first edition and after a grand celebration last night (pictures coming shortly) our paperless edition is online. Thank you to those who came out and showed your support, it really meant a lot to us. We had a great time and we’re excited to get started on the next issue.
If you have anything you’d like to submit for Issue 2, send it to submissions@soapandwater.org. (Photos, illustrations, design work, etc at minimum 200 dpi).
February 5th, 2008The image above shows a photo taken of Wolverine with a homemade softbox.
Here’s a site I’ve had in my bookmarks for awhile.COLOURlovers.com is a great resource that tracks colour trends and allows people to post their own colour schemes. It breaks down the schemes by colour, palette, and patterns to give a whole overview of possible ideas.
Great site for inspiration and foolin’ around with colour.
Soap+Water is launching very soon and we thought it would be nice to add a little something to our site. The addition of the blog gives us a place to share great finds and post articles and submissions we might not have had a chance to print.The 3 of us will be writing about design both in the north and abroad and we encourage you to send us links or design work you think we might like. Not everything you find here will be design related, but we know inspiration comes from everywhere!
We’re getting geared up for the official launch of our first issue this February 7th at Cambrian College’s student centre, On the Rocks. The event starts at 7pm and we’re really looking forward to getting the magazine into people’s hands. Public support has been great and we’re excited to get started on our second edition.
I figured to start things off right I’d post some links that keep me entertained and inspired. Remember, if you want to share any links or work with us, send it to submissions@soapandwater.org and we’ll take a look!
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