This afternoon, I was scrolling through Tumblr and I came across a Dove ad for its Anti-Frizz cream. The ad included two pictures of Marge Simpson, one a we normall see her and one “after she used Dove Anti-Frizz cream.” Obviously, an illustrated character cannot use a real product, but the imagery of the situation … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
BrainBank: Medical Bracelets
After I reviewed my coop interview offers, I decided to do further research on the companies. One of the companies, Hope Paige Designs, designs fashionable medical bracelets. When I first saw what the company was about before applying for the job, I was intrigued. Hope Paige Designs considers not only the function but the aesthetics … Continue reading
BrainBank: Ez-Pass
As I was driving home this evening from Philadelphia, I thought about how boring the ride was. It is a straight route, there was no traffic, and I was getting tired. As I neared home, I crossed the final bridge, and most of the toll booths were closed. Only three were open and the lines … Continue reading
ThinkerToys: Murderboard
Post Graduation Plan I plan on graduating from school and staying somewhere within the area. I plan on having a job offer waiting for me right after graduating so that I do not have to go home. I plan on sharing an apartment with my best friend unless she leaves the area to go to … Continue reading
BrainBank: Philadelphia Magic Gardens
This morning I went to the Philadelphia Magic Gardens to photograph it for a newsletter I am working on for my typography class. Last week I was supposed to photograph it but I did not have enough time so I only got a preview from the outside. I was impressed just looking from the streets, … Continue reading
Creativity Exercise 8
Take A Thought Walk Go for a walk with no agenda. Time to get a little exercise, be alone, relax and think. Bring a notebook with you. As you walk make a list of all the environmental elements that catch your attention or cause a shift in your thinking; bicycler, car horn, weeds, fire hydrant, … Continue reading
BrainBank: The Incredible Obamas
This evening, I was on Behance.net in order to upload files to my online portfolio. I wanted to see how other people presented their work so I browsed through different users. I came across an Obama campaign collage, so I clicked to see more. The Behance page I went on: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Barack-Obama-2012-Yes-We-Did-(again)/5831051 The different pieces posted on … Continue reading
BrainBank: Coronita Salt and Pepper Shakers
This evening, my friends and I went to Joe’s Crab Shack for dinner. Directly in front of me were the salt and perpper shakers. They were not traditional shakers, but were made from recycled Coronita bottles. I think using already existing things for another purpose that is completely separate from its intended purpose is so … Continue reading
BrainBank: Digital Waiter
Late this evening, on our way to Maryland, my friend and I stopped at Chili’s to eat. When we walked in, I commented on the fact that this Chili’s had the exact same floor layout as that the Chili’s back at home in New York. While we walked to our table, I noticed that tables … Continue reading
BrainBank: Branch Hook
Today, I was browsing through my teacher’s pinterest for inspiration and I came across an image of a branch hook. This hook caught my attention because of how unique it is without being crazy. It is a simply form, not much different from regular hooks. The concept is not necessarily forward thinking, but the … Continue reading
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