Logo-land, Logo Overload? Logorama

Amazing. Logorama is a short animated film from graphics studio H5 that was FOUR YEARS in the making. Imagine, a world comprised entirely of corporate logos and mascots. Not too far of a leap is it?
Creativity Magazine is featuring a Q&A with the creators as well as design boards, a clip and storyboards from the film, I recommend hopping over to check it out.

Mad Men for Vanity Fair Shot by Annie Leibovitz

I know, I know, it's Mad Men mania. After last night's repeat Emmy Wins, today's Oprah special, and yesterday's killer episode it seem s like its all Mad Men all the time. So, I'm going to continue to add to it! Check out these spreads from the September issue of Vanity Fair from famed photographer Annie Leivobitz.



Don't they make you want to jump into that world and steal Don and Betty's wardrobe (or furniture depending on your shopping fetish!)

Looking Back at Canada Dry

Don't you love the little commercial fun facts you get as bumpers to some of Mad Men sponsors? I'm loving the vintage Canada Dry they've been showcasing and couldn't help but to find some more.


This first one featuring Ann Margeret is very Mad Men, it reminds me a bit of the Patio/Bye Bye Birdie spot that Sal directedt...



One gulp is for thirst, the others for kicks...


The taste that's less sweet...

Seu Jorge does Bowie

My friend Sue has got some Bowie up on her blog today, what a good way to start out the morning? Since i'm a little sleepy I'm feeling a little more like Seu Jorge does Bowie myself.

I heart They Might Be Giants

I love They Might Be Giants - it's the melodic geek in me. It started as a child when i was drawn to them because of the pure silliness - I returned a Bag of Groceries, Particle Man, Istanbul was Constantanople. Over the years they have written a number of my favorite tunes - Twisting, First Kiss, End of the Tour - and they have amazing videos to accompany many of them - which I surprisingly haven't really explored before. Here is a little film done to the tune of Dr. Worm for Nickelodeon's Ka-Blam.




expect much more in the near future!

Puff the Magic Dragon

So sad, another iconic loss this week, Mary Travers has passed away.

New From Grandchildren, While You Wait for the Others

You know I've been loving the animation of Grandchildren, the latest for band Grizzly Bear does not disappoint.

Grizzly Bear - While You Wait for the Others from Grandchildren on Vimeo.

I love how the stop motion of the actual person takes on the appearance of 2D animation when shown in the pulled out multiples. Can't wait to see what Sean Pecknold does next because apparently he becomes better at his craft with each project.

What Would You Call Mad Men from Boston?

That's right MA Men, a Funny or Die Spoof for all of the Massholes out there or any of you that know of a few Massholes. Joey McIntyre and Crew represent Sterling Cooper and Co. - the Boston Office.

MA Men from Joey McIntyre

Tip a little for Teddy Williams!

United States of Tara Take Home Emmy for Title Design

I can't believe it's been another year already, I feel like I was just writing about Mad Men taking the Emmy for Outstanding Design (by Imaginary Forces) last month.

This year's winning intro is an animated, paper doll, pop- up book type design, really darling, but I haven't seen the show as I don't get those "premium channels" is it any good?

Check out this Q&A with the creators i found on Motionographer.

Amex Finds Smiling Faces in Everyday Objetcs

American Express launched a new campaign recently, "Don't Take Chances, Take Charge." I caught the spot on the NFL opening light last week and of course fell in love with the simple and creative use of the faces found out and about in our world. The campaign included a slew of full page adds in papers across the country. Cute huh?



for kicks, here's a fabulous flickr collection of faces on everyday objects.