8-bit is a popular, albeit outdated computer architecture that was used in videogames in the 1980′s and is now memorable for the pixellated graphics and characters, as well as the 8-bit music which is still popular today as chiptunes and nintendocore. 8-bit graphics are still widely popular as a nostalgic form of art, and some [...]
Advertising is always pushing the limits of what’s possible, and eye-catching advertisements are the ultimate goal of ad agencies. By getting you to look twice and to remember the ad in the future, the effectiveness of the given campaign is much more effective. Most of us cherish the Superbowl commercials for their ingenuity and creativity, [...]
We’re always imagining the future, and trying to think of what it would be like to live in a time other than our own. When we were growing up, most of us envisioned flying cars, food pills, being able to go for days without sleep, genetic modifications and more. Obviously, none of that has come [...]
Legos are one of the most popular toys around, for both children and adults. With the success of the Star Wars franchise, Lego had to introduce a line of Star Wars themed Legos. Occasionally, Lego releases a new series of Star Wars Lego sets, and they often encourage fan creations for their advertising. In this [...]
Musicians often use their album covers as an expression of their creative selves, whether communicating something about the album, their influences, their styles, or just trying to make something cool. While there is a lot of effort put forth in some of the graphics used, the typography plays an equally large role in the album [...]
The Egypt revolution has sparked more revolutions across the world, in a push for democracy and openness against the dictatorships and autocratic regimes around the globe. Photojournalist Joel Carillet was in Egypt during the revolution and captured a series of powerful photographs from the revolution. Ranging from the large crowds of protesters to documenting the few outbreaks [...]
Everyone has childhood photographs that are displayed in their homes, and most parents cherish photographs of their children in photoalbums and carrying them around in their purse or wallet. Occasionally, we look back at photographs of ourselves and others in the past and reflect on the growth and change over that time period. In this [...]
Have you ever thought about what goes into the gadgets we use every day? Most of us use a clock, cell phone, coffee maker, microwave, computer, TV and car all before we even start work each day. We rely on gadgets and technology every day, but many of us never stop to think about the [...]