Identity systems have become a mainstay for companies that are trying to secure a presence among their target audience. Strong identity systems have worked miracles for brand awareness through the years. With all the potential recognition that can come from a good branding, it seems logical that would translate well into the sphere of dot com organizations. Like many times before however, equating historical norms to loosely-related metaphors on the web can prove problematic. Being that the internet is first and foremost informational, how vital is a strong visual identity system for a dot-com company? If you ask me, not very. Read the rest of this post…
Recent Articles
Long-form writings on various subjects. (more...)Identity On the Web – Are Logos Relevant Online?
Posted on 16 March, 2010 5:55am | 6 comments.
New Beginnings
Posted on 2 March, 2010 9:17am | 13 comments.
Since sometime in 2007, I have had the fortune to be self-employed. The process was at first frightening, quickly evolved into empowering and eventually phased into a quite comfortable space. Like all things, the work had its ups and downs, but when everything was added up, it definitely netted positive. If you asked me a few months ago if I saw myself moving back into an employed role, I would have laughed it off. Things change. Read the rest of this post…
The Off Franklin Tumblr Theme
Posted on 22 February, 2010 7:51am | 5 comments.
The decision to offer up all the work related to this site has been as grueling as it has been rewarding. Iconic was a huge hit and has seemed to have helped a quite a few people. The next on the list of tasks was the Tumblr theme. I had previously released a theme based on the old design, but it never quite satisfied my expectations (similar to the prior design as a whole). Therefore, once the blog was redesigned, it only made sense to redesign its Tumblr counterpart – which brings me to the new Off Franklin theme. Read the rest of this post…
Flash, the iPad, He Said, She Said, the Frying Pan and the Fire
Posted on 9 February, 2010 7:35am | 3 comments.
Even if the iPad is not a success, media producers are understanding the implications of using a technology that could be rendered lame almost overnight. It is as if in an instant the world saw what has been taking place for years; HTML/CSS/Javascript has been catching up to Flash – pushing it closer to being inessential. You cannot put the cat back into the bag. However, Apple is not to be applauded. They are upping the ante for how closed an experience can be for next-gen mobile devices. After the unveiling of the iPad we have heard sniping from both Adobe and Apple, however neither have the best interests of the public in mind. Read the rest of this post…
Life+Work Stream
Media/content from myself and others. (more...)Infographic describing the new web app AIOF. via Joyengine
10:00am, 18-03-2010 | no comments.
Illustrative posters by Minga. via ffffoundM
9:50am, 18-03-2010 | no comments.

Illustrative posters by Minga. via ffffoundM
Wonderful print work by Rob Van Hoesel. via TypoJungle
9:50am, 18-03-2010 | no comments.

Wonderful print work by Rob Van Hoesel. via TypoJungle
Typographic work by cypher13. via Joyengine
9:30am, 18-03-2010 | no comments.

Typographic work by cypher13. via Joyengine
Rolet Typface by Simon Page. via icraftwebsites
9:20am, 17-03-2010 | no comments.

Rolet Typface by Simon Page. via icraftwebsites
Snippets
Thoughts and findings. (more...)Funny, the Reuters fact check detailing what the #hcr bill contains mentions nothing of a death panel – bit.ly/bOF3zf
I had the great fortune to touch down in San Francisco to the news that the #hcr bill passed its largest hurdle. What a way to arrive home.
I am a little intimidated by the size of this bread. tweetphoto.com/15195545
I’m at Nicholas Restaurant (318 SE Grand Ave, SE Pine St, Portland). 4sq.com/4BMmNE
RT @alexismadrigal: I am marveling at how much attention 500 tea partiers get when they protest. The first Earth Day? 20 million people.
I favorited a YouTube video — Starcraft Terran Theme 2 – piano cover youtu.be/1FjHAzpgEuw?a
If you read my article on Flash and the iPad, one of my concerns seems to be unfortunately becoming reality – bit.ly/brN2zR
I favorited a YouTube video — Tea Partiers Mock And Scorn Apparent Parkinson’s Victim youtu.be/6ik4f1dRbP8?a
Baseball is on the TV. I am a happy, happy camper.
Lunchtime. Giving recursion a rest.



