Another Wednesday has rolled around, so here’s my weekly collection of interesting digital ephemera I’ve found poking around the vast Internet wasteland. Think of me as your guide beyond the digital desert…
Art, Design and Retro Items of Note
New Shag Tiki Print
This new print from the great Josh Agle or Shag, mythologizes the great long lost Polynesian Pop Palace, the Kahiki Supper Club.
Useful Illustrator Typography Tips from Smashing Magazine
File under: good to know. | Link
30+ Informative Typography Related Blogs
A nice round up of some good blogs that are just your type. HA! | Link
World’s fair of the 1930’s
A nice look back at some of the World’s Fairs in the 1930’s. Includes some of the lesser known fairs. | Link
Movie Posters Animated into Neon Signs By Mr. Whaite
Now these are just cool! | Link
Great Design Freebie
An Elegant Login Form for Photoshop | Link
Star Wars Retold in Pictograms
The Force is strong with these minimalist masterpieces from someone who goes by the handle kisia. | Link
Film, Video and Motion Graphics
Star Wars Begins by Jamie Benning
Continuing with the Star Wars theme, Filmmaker Jamie Benning has created an amazing unofficial commentary video with footage and interviews about the Star Wars films. Too bad the commentaries on the official discs weren’t one parsec as good as these. For the true Star Wars fan! | Link
Manhattan 4.33pm from Lizzie Oxby on Vimeo.
NY Pinball
A cool short film using New York City as a back drop for a huge pinball game. Now that’s a great use of after effects! | Link
Finally, Something So Bad, It’s Good!
Mr T’s Be Somebody’s Be Somebody or Be Somebody’s Fool
A classic self 80’s kids self help video from none other than the incomparable Mr. T. Link Please note that some of rap lyrics in the video are credited to the Rhyme Syndicate Boss, Ice-T. Also in an iconic twist you’ll get to see The New Edition with Bobby Brown sing about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. A must see for any pop-culturalist!
