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Category Archives: Fun
Press Press Merch/Appalachia Press tour
On Tuesday, January 31, Ad2 Roanoke planned for a lunch-time tour of two of Roanoke’s finest printers’ shops, which we dubbed the “Brown Bag Series: The Fine Art of Printing.” Enter Press Press Merch and Appalachia Press. We were welcomed … Continue reading
New Work from Dan Cassero
The always stunning Dan Cassero (@youngjerks) just completed a mural at the Ace Hotel in NY. Check out his original post for more photos, but be sure to watch the time-lapse video below. It’s precious. Mural at The Ace Hotel … Continue reading
Good Typography is Something Everyone Sees but No One Notices
No truer statement will you hear today. Taken from Hyperactivitypography From A to Z, “an activity book for typographers illustrated in a nostalgic vintage style to give it a sweet and childlike look”, it’s the mantra they recommend cutting out … Continue reading
Lunch Break Gaming: Pixel Art Edition
There’s an old adage that says “A good director/coach/designer works with what he’s given”. So, what if that’s self imposed palette limitations in a low resolution environment? Today, take some time to be inspired by a few games that come … Continue reading
Lunch Break Gaming: Icycle
Yes, this is a screenshot of the game I propose you take your lunch break playing, and yes I realize its a cartoon gentleman in the nude on a bicycle, just hang in there with me. Icycle, from game designer … Continue reading
Make the Logo Bigger. The Song.
Prepare your mind for maximum rocking, lest it be BLOWN AWAY: I don’t want to tell you how to do your job. But, could you make the logo bigger? Bigger, bigger, make it big. Make the logo bigger. Make the … Continue reading
CBS, Pepsi Create Video Ad to Run in Print
Great read on www.adage.com by Brian Steinberg. A creative genious at Omnicom has designed a paper thin video player insert that will run in Entertainment Weekly. Whoever said a print ad can’t be interactive? This is awesome. Although it will … Continue reading
Advertising Reassessment
Designers, are you frustrated at that Art Director who’s made you edit the same single column ad for the 12th time this week? Art Directors, are you upset with the A.E. that has requested a dozen changes to a simple … Continue reading
12th Annual Ugly Lamp Contest
About 2 years ago, I went to the National AAF Conference in Loiusville, KY. Had a blast and for the AD2 National dinner we had ourselves a hysterical dinner at Lynn’s Paradise Café. Every year they send me a little reminder that they have the most fun events, including…you guessed it…and Ugly Lamp Contest at the Kentucky State Fair! Continue reading