I’m honestly not sure how I feel about the whole possible lawsuit against Shepard Fairey’s poster (which turns out, now, that he’s filing a lawsuit against them), but it’s interesting to hear other designers discuss the drama. Designer of the incredibly famous “I ♥ NY” logo, Milton Glaser, gave his opinion:
For myself—this is subjective—I find the relationship between Fairey’s work and his sources discomforting. Nothing substantial has been added. In my own case, when I did the Dylan poster, I acknowledged using Duchamp’s profile as an influence. I think unless you’re modifying it and making it your own, you’re on very tenuous ground. It’s a dangerous example for students, if they see that appropriating people’s work is the path to success. Simply reproducing the work of others robs you of your imagination and form-making abilities. You’re not developing the muscularity you need to invent your own ideas.
Well, a lot sure has happened since I last posted!
First off, everybody, I’d like to introduce you to Barack. He’s going to be our president for the next four (eight!!) years. His inauguration speech was so amazing and I’m feeling quite optimistic about things to come. Jack and I threw little party at our place; at which, things got a little out of hand, but all-in-all we had a grand ol’ time! The above, delicious, cupcakes were courtesy of our great friend, Rei!
It’s been a while, huh? Well, this little hiatus, actually isn’t quiet over, yet. I’m almost finished with my presents, with two more to go. But, I did want to quickly post a few picture taken from when the ‘rents were in town. The weather could have been better, but we made the most of it and had a fabulous time!
Also, check out these great videos about the development of the now iconic Obama 08 logo!
Works been crazy and even when it hasn’t I really haven’t felt like posting… Just feelin’ lazy. So, for now, I hope you get as many giggles from the above picture as I did. Talk to you soon!
Image via FFFFOUND!
This morning I shipped out our first order of Obama Calendars! I’m so proud of how it all turned out!
P.S. Since Jack is out of town, the Etsy shop will also be on vacation for a little… shall be back up very soon.
Holy crap! While poking around NOTCOT, I found this article about cool 2009 Etsy calendars. And, guess what!? Our 09 Obama Calendar was featured!! We’re in there with some very nicely designed pieces and I am so flattered! Many thanks to The Words in My Mouth!
I mean, I have seen people leach off popular and successful design, but man, this is so blatant and public!
The colors, the fonts, the icons for donating and volunteering, the use of videos, and the social networking Facebook-type options — including Twitter, which hardly exists in Israel — all reflect a conscious effort by the Netanyahu campaign to learn from the Obama success.
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Those who created the Obama Web site, including Thomas Gensemer, managing partner of Blue State Digital, say the Netanyahu site is closer to Mr. Obama’s than any others they have seen.
Once upon a time a California boy met a Georgia girl in New York. They didn't get along, at first. But, little by little, they fell in love. Today they are happy and still very much in love, running a business and a blog together.
Once upon a time a California boy met a Georgia girl in New York. They didn't get along, at first. But, little by little, they fell in love. Today they are happy and still very much in love, running a business and a blog together.
