This is a great, simple animated introduction to the design thinking of Paul Rand, enjoy....
This animation was created by http://www.imaginaryforces.com/archive/alphabetical/415
"For his posthumous induction into The One Club's Hall of Fame for 2007, Imaginary Forces created a short film, combining original animation with a videotaped interview of Rand himself, that encapsulated his unique and timeless contribution to the design community."
I wonder if a big brand name chocolate company could keep it this simple?
This is a really great and simple identity designed by http://www.ruizcompany.com/index.php?/work/chocolat-factory/ for Spanish chocolate company http://www.chocolatfactory.com/eng/ - more details featured here: http://lovelypackage.com/chocolat-factory/
Adobe and Wired's concept work on a touchscreen magazine. Narrated by Jeremy and Wired Creative Director Scott Dadich, who led the tablet team.
"But what is already clear is that they offer the opportunity to be beautiful, highly engaging and immersive, going beyond what’s available on the web. I think tablets are going to sell like hotcakes, in part because they offer such an intimate, rich media experience. We’re betting big on them, as you can see, but this is just a taste."
Full article: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/02/the-wired-ipad-app-a-video-demonstration/
This work in progress article is a really good insight into the thinking behind the redesign of the BBC's digital services. I particularly like the detail into the inspiration for the grid system from vintage Penguin book cover grids, the idea of an interwoven vertical and horizontal grid system to weave the eye around the content, the more dramatic use of typography focusing on signposting and articulation and insight into their use of 4 new carousel systems. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2010/02/a_new_global_visual_language_f...
My modernist poster set using Circles, see full set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathykavan/sets/72157623325551773/
My poster set using Hexagon, Triangle, Circle and Square shapes, see full set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathykavan/sets/72157623323032297/