EXHIBITION The MoMA is exhibiting their collection of modern designs that take advantage of the formal and aesthetic possibilities offered by plywood, from around 1930 through the 1950s.
Author: Crystal Chou
Hyperkit
New Microsoft logo
BRANDING How do you guys like the new Microsoft logo designed by Pentagram? I’m not sure how I feel about it yet…but I’m looking forward to seeing it implemented throughout their products and in-store.
Lillian Bassman
PHOTOGRAPHY Lillan Bassman’s fashion photography is absolutely stunning. Other favorites are Robert Frank and Louis Faurer.
Smalltown
David Hockney
Deanna Halsall
Ai Wei Wei never sorry
FILMS Really interesting documentary about Chinese artist, Ai Wei Wei. I’m definitely putting this on my to watch list.
Vittra School
FINDINGS Came across these images of a new school in Stockholm. Even though it’s beautifully designed, I feel like there’s a lack of youthfulness. It feels a lot like tech company think tanks.
New JCPenney
FINDINGS I’m not sure if this is the exact mock up of future JCPenney stores but I sure hope it isn’t. Something about that logo is reminiscent of the failed GAP logo revamp.