More Puma

This is pretty cool too. But the closure needs some love. After all, the 80's are over.

Puma

Puma should bring a diluted version of this approach to their cross-trainers.

Save money

Thank you notes seems like a good place to save money since they just get recycled. This set of cards is on sale at MoMa for $2.99. "Design Doubles juxtaposes two objects from MoMA's design collection to highlight design elements like shape, color, and texture. A selection of eight note cards features a comparison of chairs, cars, block toys, or a typewriter/computer. Either cover can be used as the front. Two each of four cards."

Real American Hero

The preview that ran during the Super Bowl has me thinking I might be wrong about this movie. I am still not sure that I can take Dennis Quaid seriously but Sienna Miller will make it worth giving it a shot. The preview in on IMDB. Oh, and remember, they are not dolls, they are action figures.

Automoblox

I am reading a book called Endgame. At about 200 pages into it the author seems to be building a case for civilizations inevitable collapse due to a variety of factors but primarily the exploitation of the planets resources. He paints a pretty grim picture of almost everything that humans are doing right now including the proliferation of "needless" stuff in our lives. I do not get the sense that he is targeting product designers in particular but we are certainly near the top of the heap of people feeding an unsustainable system that is rapidly running out of resources and will eventually crumble, according to the author. It is a thoroughly annoying process to sift through his unsubstantiated claims, arrogance and condescention but it is provocative. It makes you think a little harder about what you need and what you can do with out.

pattern

Jon, You mentioned that you were looking for an interesting, non-cliche natural pattern that also has a slightly geometric feel. I think that this is kind of cool although I am not sure how it will interpret into 2D. Also, not sure if the color works for you. If you want me to email you the file when you are back at your desk let me know.

Lego Escher

This must have taken some time.