Worth Reading: The Elements of Pop-Up

After watching a fantastic Webinar put on by Paper Specs with the amazing pop-up book creator Simon Arizpe, I was inspired to go pick up a copy of The Element's of Pop-up by David A. Carter and James Diaz...

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What Happen’s at the Tiki Bar…

This sign spotted in Austin Texas has it correct. What happen's @ the tiki bar, stays @ the tiki bar. Damn right. Ya Goddammed right!

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Words of Wisdom Steven Pressfield

I wrote a little about Steven Pressfield and his amazing book The War of Art the other day so seemed apropos to share a little wisdom from the man. The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else...

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Signage from Elitch Gardens and Water Park

Okay I gave a hard time for Elitch Gardens and Water Park a hard time a little while ago for a confusing sign. But to be fair they had some lovely ride signs that I enjoyed. Here's a small...

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Lake City Parade Poster

I showed you the Lake City Festival and Parade yard sign the other day. Wanted to share the official poster. Love how they sync'd this with the yard sign by using the Orca as the common design element along...

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Confusing Design… Elitch’s Denver

I have a particular affection for amusement parks, so I was delighted to spend a fun day at Elitch Gardens and Water Park in Denver, Colorado. The park was small, but fun, with a decent selection of coasters and...

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Lake City Parade Sign

Saw this fun sign promoting the Lake City Day Festival and Parade. I thought it was lovely. Eye catching, Fun font, and I totally dig the Orca, even if it doesn't have a lower jaw. Sign spotted in front...

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Hopelessly devoted to you…

I was pretty devastated hearing the news of the passing of Olivia Newton John. One of the greats. Her music has been a constant soundtrack of my life… A million lights are dancing and there you are, a shooting...

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Nancy Blum Manhole Cover

Many of the manhole covers in Seattle have fascinating and beautiful art decorating them. I literally walked across this one on the 1300 block of 3rd Ave in downtown Seattle, and found it lovely. I love all the great...

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Words of Wisdom: John Locke

Very appropriate quote from John Locke considering the lawlessness of certain former presidents and their corrupt administrations. "Wherever law ends, tyranny begins."- John Locke, Second Treatise of Government, Sec. 202

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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15

If you have the chance when you are in Seattle, I highly recommend checking out the Museum of Flight. Once of the premiere aerospace museums in the country. It is well worth the time, plus, from a graphic design...

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Best Box

Not sure what was in all of the these boxes, but looking at the branding I know what ever it was, was the best! #grahicdesigndadjoke

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