The most thought-provoking conference of the year - TED - kicked off this week in Long Beach, Calif. TED 2011: The Rediscovery of Wonder united cross-disciplinary leaders in technology, entertainment and design.
"For 2011, we are assembling a cast of characters capable of stirring the imagination as never before. Explorers, storytellers, photographers, scientific pioneers, visionaries and provocateurs from all parts of the globe. And we won’t be forgetting the other, harder-edged meaning of wonder -- where “I wonder” equals “I ponder.” We’ll be adding in strong servings of thoughtful insight, so that the possibilities we dream of are anchored in reality."
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A new organic farm in Schuylkill County, Potter's Farm, is getting its hands dirty in more than just fertile soil. They will soon sell everything from strawberries to eggs and offer a CSA option. They strongly believe in supporting their community with access to fresh, healthy organic food.
We are helping them to establish their brand with the creation of an identity system -logo and tagline -and soon a website. More to report later, but in the meantime, check out the Potter's Farm website splash page for more information.
We just completed a project: an identity package for a Craft Shop and Studio down the shore. Owner Julie Petrella's vision for her first entrepreneur venture was simple, yet crafty. We worked with her to combine color, typography and a hand-drawn graphic element to tie in the stitching concept. Read more about the project on Home Made's blog and, while you are there, check out what her business offers.
Readymade magazine is a print and online magazine about the people who create innovative things and the culture of making. They recently posted the Top 20 Projects of 2010, showcasing the work of some of the most interesting minds out there. Here's one of our favorite projects!
“This is a cross between wallpaper and a mural,” says Johnne Eschleman, of Portland, Oregon, who worked for about 18 months as the resident artist for the Ace Hotel’s New York location.
Based in Los Angeles, The Noun Project is a website that gathers and grows a library of recognizable symbols of the world's visual language. The Noun Project symbols are licensed under public domain and are available for free and easy download. The project is straightforward, while celebrating the complexity and beauty of our visual culture.
Recently advertisers around the world have started to include bold typography in print ads. Here's one favorite from the UK.
When the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) called BAJ Design to redesign their year-in-review annual publication, the goal was to freshen the brand and ignite new interest in the work of SP2. The results have been transforming for the school image. The SP2 stories and achievements read brighter and inspire new engagement for students, alumni, donors and social policy leaders.
Nadina Deigh, University of Pennsylvania SP2 Editorial Director and Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, recalls her experience:
“BAJ Design was called upon to work under a very tight deadline. They...
As touch screens are becoming more popular, so are the companion accessories like gloves.
Touch screens are not affected by the heat in your fingers; rather they react to the natural bioelectricity in your skin. Tiny amounts of moisture, salts, and oils on your skin create conductivity allowing electrons to flow between you and your device. Regular gloves will prevent this current from flowing.
Not to worry, a new company, Agloves, have created an innovative solution with silver, the most electrically conductive element. Their gloves are made with silver-coated nylon fibers knitted into the fabric so...
Do you remember the first autograph you got? Do you still have your childhood autograph book? Besides Mickey and Minnie Mouse, my first "real" autograph was Billy Joel. My cousin got married in the Hamptons and there was a boat dock next to the venue. Someone told us that the "Piano Man" was working on his boat so of course I went down to meet him. I was seven. I remember going home that night and contemplating where I should put the autograph. I think I even slept with it under my pillow. Now, I don't even know where it...
Hello Philadelphia Community,
We are excited to offer a unique internship to a talented individual. The requirements are basic - organized, ability to communicate effectively, design-savvy, skilled and, of course, experienced.
To apply, please send your resume and portfolio (less than 3MB please!!)
Email: info AT BAJDesign.com
Good Luck!
-BAJ Design
