Travelers Insurance a Sea of Umbrellas Drifting on the WInd

This new take on the giant red umbrella comes from director Frank Budgen. I love the continuation of the whimsy the brand has carried through it's other campaigns. Pretty Gorgeous I think.

Painting with Video

Check out this video painting from artist Borna Sammak. It's part acid wash, part hidden image painting and totally mesmerizing. I swear I saw some faces in there. Very cool, I want to know more!

Untitled Video Painting 02 from borna on Vimeo.

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Stella McCartney Frolics with Bambi

Ryan McGinley snaps these woodland goddesses at rest with the woodland creatures of the Disney Classic Bambi. I love them! My only comment is i wish there were more. The bright animated characters add a fantastic layer of whimsy to what might otherwise be a solemn aesthetic, the fashion fitting is beautifully with the fall forest.

Vintage Futuristic Fashion

Love these vintage fashion videos from the 30s and 60s respectively, about the future of fashion.

Design Barcode

I'm sure many of you have noticed the barcode that has graced the Google homepage today in honor of the 57th anniversary of it's first patent.

The image instantly reminded me on one of my favorite Cannes Titanium Lion winners from years past, Design Barcode Inc.. The Japanese company revolutionized the way the packaging and marketing industries viewed something we always accepted as a given, a packaging blemish that we just had to live with and never questioned. Their simple solutions to "design" barcodes represented a change in thinking and their playful designs supported the idea of fun and aesthetic control combined with necessity.

Perspectives on a Girl

It's beginning to look like a girl power week around here but I couldnt help it. How cute are these films for Girl Guides? These two stop motion animated films are part of the Girl Guides, (Americans think Girl Scouts,) Film Festival. They are not only adorable but support the themes of the organization, encouraging girls to explore, create, and make friends through common interest.




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Glamour Beauty Revolution

Apparently Glamour is following the lead Dove took (how many years ago now?) taking a stand behind real women with real figures and sizes in the double digits on the rack at Macy's.

Now to see if they keep to their word, and follow up with realistic models in their spreads and editorials on a regular basis. One can't help but notice the spread on the following pages in this months issue are standard issue size 0-2 models. I guess we'll see - i hope it does become the norm, better late than never!

update: the hypothesis behind this piece seems to be that beauty comes in whatever size you are, be that a size 2 or a size 12, now that i like.

Milkyeyes Stop Motion Experiment

This is very cool. A stop motion experiment created with a complex layout of illustrations all turned in time. The artist is Donato Sansone aka Milkyeyes. Can't wait to see what he does next.

Chaquita Banana Commercial Animated for a New Age

Late last night I saw a new Chiquita Banana commercial! So good, i got excited and I had to share. And of course revisit the original Disney animated spot from the 40's. Enjoy!

Animated Deforestation New Music Video from Clyde Peterson

Set to the tune of "Already Gone" from The Shaky Hands, Clyde Peterson illustrates a story about the destructive consumption of human kind with his unique style of animation. I love his use of Lincoln Logs and other toys, there is something poignant about using childhood references to produce such a strong message. Check it out.