Following our previous post of Starbucks’ efforts in Amsterdam to slowly change their model and interiors, for more of an ethical value and approach, they have recently commissioned architect Kengo Kuma to design a branch in Dazaifu, which is a small city found in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture.
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I’m sure most of us have seen these hipster brands become quite popular recently, and it’s some what become quite tedious, very quickly, for someone who works in branding.
Hey folks! Weedoo media are having a little Christmas competition where you could win a free bottle of Mulled Wine. All you need to do is submit your best Christmas jumper on their facebook wall. Deadline for submissions is 19th December and the winner will be announced on the day. Good luck and have fun!
Plant pots are a thing of the past… Well… only if you happen to walk around with this in your neighbourhood. Plantwall (created by Green Fortune) is a new way of integrating greenery in public spaces. An excerpt below from the Green Fortune website explains the system and how it works.
A very nice little tumblr blog created by Ryan Hageman containing a collection of Japanese graphic design over the last few decades.
A very intriguing installation by mmmm… in partnership with Times Square Alliance, who have created these Meeting Bowls and adequately placed them in Times Square, New York.
A collection of images using Kodachrome photography. Kodachrome was the first, real successful colour film used by a mass audience, and was the oldest surviving brand/method for colour film.
R+I Creative have yet got another short documentary in progress. I’m really looking forward to watching this, maybe even more so than INFLUENCERS…
A super sexy photoshoot with Kate Upton… Photobombed by Ken Jeong. Not much more I can say besides that I have never seen such sexy, yet hilarious photos. GQ get two thumbs up!
I definitely have a leg fetish. That was confirmed after seeing these cool screen printed tights by Les Queues de Sardines.
I just checked out the new Windows 8 preview and have to say, so far I am impressed. I like the fact that they’re doing something different to what’s been done the last decade or so, or more accurately, an elaboration to their phone OS.
The culprit behind creating these adverts filled with beautiful people left, right and centre is Jonas Nyström. I can definitely appreciate all the eye candy that’s being offered.
