FINDINGS Kit Hinrichs, writer Delphine Hirasuna and Peter Lawrence are the creators of the Corporate Design Foundation, @Issue: Journal of Business and Design has now been turned into a blog. “Atissuejournal.com is not meant to replace the print journal. Our intention is to publish shorter, more topical stories on the blog, and more indepth, analytical pieces in print.” – Kit Hinrichs
FINDINGS Take a look at Philippe Starks interior designs. He’s been keeping himself busy lately designing various hotel and restaurant spaces.
FINDINGS Just came across this set of photos that documents the various ethnic Chinese. I should really go and find out where my Chinese roots are from. By the way, check out www.creativeroots.org when you get a chance. It does it a great job documenting inspiration from all around the world.
FINDINGS Bob Noorda, an internationally known graphic designer who helped introduce a Modernist look in the 1960s passed away on Jan. 11. His best-known work in the U.S. was probably for the NY subway’s signage system. “Don’t bore the public with mysterious designs,” -Mr. Noorda. You will be missed.
FINDINGS I must say…this is the prettiest grocery mart I’ve ever seen. Unpackaged was founded in 2006 by Catherine Conway in the belief that there is a better way to sell food without any excess, plastic packaging. Designed by the fabulous A Friend of Mine.
FINDINGS Was doing some shopping to satisfy my sugar cravings and came across Nabisco’s new design for the 100 calorie packs. Looks like simplicity might be a new trend amongst food products.
FINDINGS Pentagram has created this fun interactive site that figures out which typeface best represents you based on four questions. The password is “character”. I’m kind of sad that my typeface is Dot Matrix. Pistilli Roman would have been sweet!!
FINDINGS Polaroid has just announced their new collaboration with Lady Gaga…giving her the title of creative director and inventor of specialty products! Should be a wild ride for Polaroid. Can’t wait to see how this partnership turns out.
