We’re a curious bunch.
We notice things.
Things about design.
Then we share what we notice with you all in hopes that you might notice them too.
Feb 18, 2008 | Richard Bird | 5 Comments
Desktop Wallpaper Euphoria
Desktop Eutopia! I’ve been longing for pre-OSX and pre-Vista days, when customizing my desktop and UI (Mac or PC) was a pleasurable distraction that I devoted a certain amount of time to every day, like reading a good book... continued »
Nov 20, 2007 | Richard Bird | 1 Comments
Note Taking Retake
Mike Rohde takes note-taking to a higher level with his fantastic and engaging sketch notes. I first became aware of Mike’s sketchnotes from the first, and surely not last, Seed Conference featuring Jason Fried 37signals, Jim Coudal Coudal Partners... continued »
Nov 12, 2007 | Richard Bird | 0 Comments
POV - When Upside-Down is Right On
Renewing an interest in music listening is prompting a restoration in-progress for my long-neglected, uninformed, audiophile-wannabe, hi-fi. I’m sure many of us have found ourselves awkwardly bent over the backs of stacked players, preamps and amplifiers in dark, cramped... continued »
Oct 30, 2007 | Richard Bird | 0 Comments
Principles of PROCEDE® #4 - Inclusive Rather Than Exclusive
PROCEDE® is the R.BIRD method for exploring creative strategies and greater possibilities. Its principles are drawn from more than a quarter century of experience and, not, merely invented for the sake of marketing. Our work at R.BIRD respects our... continued »
Oct 16, 2007 | Richard Bird | 13 Comments
Energy Drinks: Blow
Imagine our surprise and shock to see the energy drink bonanza taken to a new high with the introduction of Blow Energy Drink. continued »
Oct 16, 2007 | Richard Bird | 1 Comments
Real Simple: This Ad is Unacceptable
Skipping through a recent issue of Real Simple magazine over lunch with R.BIRD creative director, Joseph Favata, our page-flipping was unavoidably interrupted by the stiffness - and thickness - of an “yellow tail” advertising insert (top-left-inset). Pulling on a... continued »
Jun 19, 2007 | Richard Bird | 0 Comments
Bang & Olufsen Earphones
It’s been a a few years since I purchased a first-generation pair of B&O ear-“pieces” at a pricey boutique in Greenwich, Connecticut. I paid too much for the privilege, but took the risk. I’ve not been disappointed. I still... continued »
Jun 18, 2007 | Richard Bird | 3 Comments
Looking for Mr. Colorbar
Deriving color palettes from found imagery is not a new idea, at least for most professional designers. So, what else is new? Technology assistance in color hunting is now just seconds away. Not too long ago, I posted Floor... continued »
May 30, 2007 | Richard Bird | 2 Comments
Any to Any. End to End.
I recently came across a job posting by Avenue A Razorfish that blew my mind (you can see the original here … at least for a while). In just one classified ad listing, I found this incredible list of... continued »
May 18, 2007 | Richard Bird | 1 Comments
NHS: Nerf Herder with Speedo
Zack & J.C. continue to amaze with their ability to exceed expectations within expected limits. This Star Wars spoof and music video created for Comcast proves so. Wow! continued »
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