fixing pixels

With in the field I’m studying in, I’ve always restricted myself to researching 2D images. But I found another medium to pull inspiration from, which are the forms of videos. Music has always been a second passion to design, and on my free time I like finding new bands to listen to. While filtering through new bands, I also filter through music videos. The standard music video consist of the artist singing to the camera, with some kind of cheesy love story line and a few live performance clips spliced in. But I’ve complied a list of 9 videos I find visually appealing and interesting. Check out my list under the cut.

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For my Publication Design class, we had to choose a company to design a 28 page minimum mock annual report for. I chose Urban Outfitters because of a few factors. Their design aesthetics were something I admired and it’s very opened ended to the point where I didn’t have to really rely on certain themes. For example, if I chose Hot Topic, I would have to restrict myself to the alternative style. Black, chains, piercings, and cheesy graphic tees. My other choice was the U.S. Postal Service, but that was shot down because others believed it would of been boring to design. So here’s my final project, along with pictures and cover process, check it out under the cut.

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A lot like other blogs, I’m going to post my top 10 personal favorites of 2009. If you look past through all the auto-tuned bullshit that’s currently on the radio (cash cash, ke$ha, etc.), you’ll find some appreciated (and under-appreciated) albums. It was quite easy narrowing it down since I had less time to listen to albums this year, but once I did I found some great albums with some sustainability. So let’s get to it! YEAH BRAH!

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We have come to an extremely difficult decision. It has come time for us to move on from Copeland and follow other paths in our lives.

No not Steward Copeland from The Police.
No not Copeland Islands,
and no Faye Copeland the serial killer.
Fucking Copeland.

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Early in 2007 was when the first Crunk for Cancer was held, just shortly after my friend, Sam Marx, was diagnosed with cancer. His sister, Hannah Marx, who was living in our house at the time decided to throw a party to raise awareness. Since we are now current residents of the house, we felt like we had to do something for his 21st birthday and to celebrate his life.

I took it upon myself for a personal project. I decided to design a t-shirt to sell for the party and the proceeds would go to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation which was a foundation that Sam was deeply devoted too.

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