Experiments with HTML5

With the recent dismissal of Flash, all eyes have been moving to HTML5. Because some people are not sure how it can be used, it is great that there are people experimenting with the code. One of these HTML5 "scientists" is Hakim El Hattab and his experiments might just have you wasting time. You can also play around with the code and learn a thing or two yourself. 


The Killers even released an HTML5 site recently. Check out their site to be surprised.

Spool of thread

Yes, readers, I am now on threadless. I would love to create something awesome that you'd like to spend your money on—you know, if you were looking to spend money anyway? Check back every few days so you can vote on my submission, Circuit-tree (if it is approved). The little widget in my sidebar makes it easy for you to keep track.

Thanks for your support!

Image via yours truly

Augmented Shadow

Augmented Shadow_document from Joon Y Moon on Vimeo.

Designers Couch

There are several sites where designers can show their work, receive feedback and debate issues. Sites like the Behance Network and AIGA have always been bookmarked within my browsers and I have had to do the same with Designers Couch. This is like a shrink for designers. You can share you work, read articles and check out jobs or events. I am also following them on twitter and I have been grateful for their frequent updates. You can apply for membership with them if you would like, or you can stop through and look around for inspiration. Definitely check them out!

Rita's hot!

When you see design every day, you are often surprised by the level of creativity people are born with. This is no exception for Canadian design studio, Rita. I feel that people often draw a very strict line between art and design and Rita has managed to cushion that line to bring out the best in their work. Some of their work is flat, some is dimensional—some of it is a very nice marriage of the two. I hope you will take a look at their site, but if you are in a hurry, I have more of their work available after the jump.

Absolutely divine

I was catching up on posts at Packaging of the World and came across the Divine Black Edition designed by Samy Halim. I was sold not because of the very gorgeous cross-hatched bird, cat and horse, but because of the use of patterns. Argyle, houndstooth and polka dots are my favorite patterns. I think they used them very nicely for each bottle. For more images, visit Packaging of the World.

Images via Packaging of the World

Recoded

I was first turned on to "vanity barcodes™" from my friend when I was in college. Although the one I saw was not from Vanity Barcodes™, it followed the same principal: as long as the barcode can still be scanned, you can create a very stunning design for something often forgotten. The first vanity barcodes™ I ever saw were from Vincent Chow's blog. I thought the umbrella barcode (pictured above) was quite extraordinary and subtle. However, Vanity Barcodes has—so to speak—raised the bar. View their creations on their website and hit the jump to see some that I think are quite spectacular.

Images via vincentchow.net and Vanity Barcodes

25 years and more to come

If you have never heard of Duffy & Partners, it's okay because you probably are familiar with their work. They design quality media for a very large group of clients. While you should definitely take a look at their work, I wanted to draw your attention to their 25 yearly bottle designs. These are very impressive and I look forward to next year's too. Cheers!

Image via Duffy & Partners

Unazukin

I think these little Unazukin are so adorable! Apparently, they help you make decisions. Alas, they were all sold out last time I checked, so just enjoy them as eye candy. Yum!

via ShareSomeCandy

Steps of knowledge

Architects and interior designers often craft very effective space-saving methods to make our lives easier. London-based Levitate Architects have given an ordinary staircase a new life with book-lined stairs. Hit the jump for more images and read the full article on Apartment Therapy.

Designed from scratch

Do you know how you eat a processed, pre-packaged cookie and it feels like it is missing something? Well, what is missing is the love that comes in from homemade goodness. I feel that One Fast Buffalo brings love into their design. OFB is in the southwestern US and their work is clean, concise, authentic and fresh. Of course, words say nothing compared to actual work. Go to their site and look around. You can change their background as well, so customize it to your liking—I really like this option. The interface is really fun and unique as well, so it's exciting to explore. If you hit the jump you'll see some of their works that I really enjoyed.

The main squeeze

I don't like pulp in my orange juice or lemonade—I also don't like real fruit pieces in my yogurt—I know, I'm weird. However, this juicer might have me interested in becoming a pulp orange juice drinker, the Orangin Citrus Squeezer. The image above shows the juicer and if you hit the jump, you can view the instructions on how it is used. It truly makes home-made orange juice production look gorgeous, doesn't it?

(via Yanko Design)

Ornamented snowflakes

Bodoni Snowflake 1, originally uploaded by newfoundjoye.

I was never very good at making paper snowflakes, but I certainly can create one with Bodoni Ornaments. This is one in a series and I hope to create more before December.

How much is that doggy in the window?

I feel that store windows are often overlooked. However, they are the embodiment of window shopping. What better time to window shop than the holidays? I hope all of you get a chance to view some very stunning windows this season. No telling what you may come across.

Photo by Krieger

Frost design

Thanks to the very interesting website produced by Frost* design for Futuretainment, I have a new studio to research. Frost* is an Australian design firm. They have created lots of well-executed projects. Check out their site. Oh, and consider Futuretainment. It looks interesting.

Medium love

I love illustration. I always illustrate things in my spare time, but I'm always wowed by other people's artwork. I mean it too. I am very open to other people's work because they create something that I don't. It's always so refreshing to see someone else's style. It's also inspirational. So this huge intro (huge for me at least) is to showcase the work of Nicholas Di Genova. I came across information about him from Drifting Creatives—a group of designers that you should also check out (if you are on twitter, you can follow them @driftcreate). Still, didn't you see that opening image? Doesn't it make you crave more?

Beauty in monogram

This is a nice animation that I saw last year sometime. I just want to show this to anyone who hasn't seen this before. Doesn't it make you think of Fringe?

Dvein for Tocame
by sabotage

Small discovery

So, I'm obviously obsessed with Disney as it is. Now, I've discovered the blogs of people who work at Disney (yay!) This one guy, Eric Tan, has a very impressive blog. If you get a moment, check it out.

Let's be spezific

I have to love Hunch. I find out such interesting information there. I am behind the loop, but I just discovered an awesome search engine. Even though you might know about it already, I'm still going to tell you. Spezify is a unique search engine in the sense that you get a visual representation of your search. This is my first time seeing this and I'm impressed. Try it yourself.

Timeless

Recently, I spoke with my sister about logos. We were talking about the Holiday Inn rebrand. I was saying that for many companies, routine brand updates are essential. However, one company that we both agreed looks good no matter what is Coca-Cola. Despite its age, it has such a fresh look. Of course, this can be attributed to their unique commercial and print ads, however, I believe that Frank Mason Robinson did something great with Coca-Cola's logo. I don't regularly like script typefaces, but this is one that I can get down with. Hit the jump for some classic and recent Coca-Cola advertising.