..:: DIG THIS ::..

If you ask me, the "Artist Series" thing is pretty played out. But certain brands just do it right.
Incase is one of the brands. They seem to get it.
The products themselves are simple user friendly pieces, and the artists they select are perfect for this medium.
One of my favorite artists, Evan Hecox contributed to the cause, check out the video of his process, amazing to see someone like him work.

Check out the whole set of collaborations here.

..:: iWant ::..

I don't have an iPad, or really want one.
But this is maybe the only reason I would get one.

Word on the street is that its an April Fools joke. If not, it will be sweet!

Via Core 77

..:: THOUGHTS? ::..

Interesting thoughts on Logo's and Branding via Drawer

YOUR LOGO IS NOT YOUR BRAND

A brand isn’t a logo. A logo is merely a symbol that represents the brand. Your corporate identity, the stuff found on letterheads and signage, isn’t a brand either. A brand isn’t the product or service that you make. So if a brand isn’t all of these things what is a brand?

A brand is how an individual feels about a company. It’s an individual’s feeling because a brand is defined by how an individual feels about the brand, not what the company wants an individual to feel. Sure companies can’t control how an individual feels, but they certainly can influence the feelings of an individual by properly communicating the qualities that make their brand special.

Have you ever had a client come up to you looking for design work, hoping that you could design them a strong brand? Maybe you thought you could, but you were wrong. Brands can’t be designed.

Read the rest of the story HERE.

..:: THOUGHTS? ::..

I know, everyone's talking about it, But I figured I would have it up.

But hearing Jonathan Ive, say iPad, ALMOST makes it cool. ALMOST!

..:: DIG THIS ::..

AdWeek, has named Apple's "Get a Mac" campaign the best of the decade. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company also was named the best brand of the decade, and its headpiece Steve Jobs was named "marketer of the decade."

..:: DIG THIS ::..

Complex magazine recently released a list of the top 100 brands of the decade.

I have to say I pretty much agree with most, some seemed slightly skewed, but still a great list of brands.

I wont ruin it for ya, so you guys should check it out.
Kind of a funky interface for viewing, but worth a look.

Check it out HERE.

..:: INNOVATIVE ::..

Forbes magazine just released a list of the top 10 Trendsetters In Design. Topping the list, is the one and only Jonathon Ive

The list is full of top notch talent, some were a given, and some where unexpected. But all deserving of the nod.

PSFK has a great round up for ya HERE.