Awkward Family Photos
The name alone is fun, the site itself doesn’t disappoint: http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
The things we notice
Filed under the category of: Not of any importance but caught my attention none-the-less
While getting a map set up for a client’s contact/location page, I noticed that the Google map about to be used has the same street spelled two different ways on the same city block. Nolen vs. Nolan
I don’t know whether its my weird obsession with typos or just my typical bad habit of pointing out others’ mistakes that prompted me enough to write about it. (more…)
Signs
If you’ve only got 11 mins to watch a short film, this would be the one you should choose today. Silent, other than the music.
Layer Tennis
This week’s Layer Tennis may be the best I have ever watched. Check out all 10 volley’s from Chris Glass & Aaron James Draplin: http://www.layertennis.com/090501/index.php
There’s lots to love about this match: Aaron’s misspelling of the logo, Chris’ videos and sneak peek behind his process, the first I’ve ever seen players come together for a final product, and Chris’ play on the aforementioned misspelling during Layer 9.
For those in the crowd that aren’t pixel-pushers, Layer Tennis is a Friday afternoon competition put on by Coudal Partners that faces off two different designers each week. Players take turns creating something and then volleying it over to the other to build upon. A third party is also used to narrate the match as it progresses. It’s pretty much nerd-ertainment for a profession that is known for their ability to stroke each others’ egos. Needless to say, I have season tickets.
IdeaPaint
The next time I get a desire to re-paint my office, there’s a decent possibility I will paint any and all surfaces available with IdeaPaint. It’s billed as Paint that transforms any surface into a dry erase board. Think of the possibilities and the fumes.
Imagine, a room where your kids are encouraged to write on the walls. Or ceiling, doors and desk for that matter.
