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Nike - Onwards by James Jarvis - YouTube

via youtube.com

I don't know why I've never posted this here before. I never tire of watching this wonderful animation by James Jarvis of Amos Toys. The music by Caribou works perfectly. Enjoy!

Filed under  //   animation  
Posted January 9, 2012
 

The Chromatic Typewriter | Colossal

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via thisiscolossal.com

Can't believe I've only just stumbled upon Colossal. Lot's of inspiring stuff on here and this is one of the trending items. A functional "painting" device called the Chromatic Typewriter.

Filed under  //   painting   typewriter  
Posted January 4, 2012
 

Artists develop amazing cinemagraphs that take 'stills' to the next level

When a still is more than a photo, but less than a video.

It's not the technology that makes this, it's the calming effect a simple and subtle bit of movement brings to a still IMO.

More here http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/tagged/gif

Filed under  //   photography  
Posted May 25, 2011
 

PRESS HERE by Herve Tullet

via knowledge.techdept.co.uk

Check out this extremely cool kids book by Herve Tullet.

Filed under  //   books   illustration  
Posted May 4, 2011
 

James Cracknell newspaper ad

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Spotted this interesting creative in The Times today advertising James Cracknells' Race Across America which airs on DiscoveryHD.

Reminds me of typography design from the mid 90's.

Posted March 31, 2011