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The best minimalist pieces are defined by using the least amount of lines and reference points as possible, while your brain draws out the rest. This collection of Heroes and Villains posters by graphic designer Andres Romero (AKA “blo0p) plays on this idea with key features of comic book characters. Just one glance, and you’ll know exactly who these are supposed to be.
We are all familiar with Saul Bass’s work: movie credits, logo design, all around awesome. But for the first time, AT&T has released the film Bass produced to present his logo redesign for their 1970’s “bell.” As far as graphic design history goes, this was the largest rebrand in the US, prompting a complete overhaul of 135,000 Bell system vehicles, 22,000 buildings, 1,250,000 phone booths, and 170,000,000 telephone directories.
Conceptual design is a thing of beauty, especially when it comes to creating mind-bending confections based on perceived reality. Still confused? Check out these incredibly well-thought designs by Kyle Bean aptly named “Harmless Weapons.”
“Always be prepared,” is the Boy Scouts of America motto. Well, over in Lenexa, Kansas, the good people of Westlake Ace Hardware have taken being prepared to an entirely different level: protection from and for the undead — more specifically, Zombies. Not only can you find out how to protect your own from potential zombie attacks, but if you are one of the undead, then you will find this store helpful as well. Limb repair? Duct Tape, Caulk, Sealant — Check. Not smelling so fresh after becoming a zombie? They’ve got cleaners for that. Did a zombie fall through your drywall and you need to repair it? They can help with that too.
This morning, Google announced they are acquiring Motorola’s Mobility for $12.5 Billion. Soon we will be able to see truly branded Google devices, and (hopefully) put a halt on crazy lawsuits.
(Read the [real] article at Mashable)
