Category Archives: nice
InternetOnlineWebsite.com Jan 19, 10
The fine folks at the Barbarian Group just launched another “why didn’t I think of that” site — InternetOnlineWebsite.com, a really clever promotion for Aquent (purveyors of contract creatives). You can click on each section of the page to learn more about the skills and people needed to get a modern website up running (as illustrated by the animated GIF below). And to top it all off, if you visit the website (and act fast), you can get a free t-shirt (and probably a lifetime supply of calls and mail from Aquent). You can read more about the site on the Barbarian Groups blog .
Posted by Kyle
Freestylin’ on Fallon Jun 2, 09
Thanks to an email blast courtesy of the Beastie Boys, I tuned into Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last week—they did an amazing rendition of So What’cha Want backed up by The Roots. Check it out about 19:35 into this episode.
I decided to tune in again Friday night, and was treated to—dare I say—an even better performance. Here’s the setup: Fallon asks members of the audience for a few details of their lives, then challenges The Roots crew to freestyle a song on the spot. Even better, they have to match a specific style or genre of music. It’s incredible to hear what they come up with in a pinch. The clip below is about 10 minutes, and you’re in for a treat if you have time to watch the whole thing. Hint: The Roots channeling Paul Simon.
I have to say, this show is really growing on me.
Posted by Kyle
Google’s next big thing Feb 4, 09
One word: stickers.
Scanning through my Gmail today, I noticed a bright red link at the top of the page reading, “Do more with labels!” I clicked through and landed on Google’s What’s New page, where I spied a unicorn posing in front of a rainbow.
I thought maybe they were getting on the cornify bandwagon (hat tip to Ryan), but the modest use of glitter led me to dig a little deeper and learn that Google is indeed giving away stickers for the low, low price of a self-addressed stamped envelope.
And now that Google’s released Latitude, you know exactly where you can find friends to swap stickers. Integration, people. Integration.
Posted by Kyle
Kanye, Olympic Puppeteer Aug 24, 08
Kanye goes soft for the Champion video. The running scenes are great.
Posted by Kyle
That Design is Money! Jun 6, 08
A really interesting and thorough look at the new Wells Fargo ATM interface (designed by Pentagram). Lots of good UI tidbits to be found here.
Posted by Kyle
Link Dump Jan 17, 08
Lots of good stuff out on the ol’ interwebs this week. In no particular order:
The Orange Underground – an interesting campaign for Cheetos by Goodby Silverstein. There are a lot of nice little touches, like the pattern overlaying the video and the cheap “paper” and felt-tip pen drawings in the cookbook.
Exiled!, a new show from MTV. Take the Super Sweet 16 kids and send them to live with tribes in Africa and Antartica. It sounds like a joke, but the Fallon Planning Blog has the skinny.
Guinness, Life of a Dot, a nice progression of their award-winning Evolution spot. I think these pieces complement each other nicely without trying to rehash the exact same idea.
CP+B’s Holiday Card – made for a select group of their clients, this card features a nice little customizable video and some surprising interaction at the end. (Use this code: 547WERT)
More on the CP+B tip, they’re doing some nice work for Domino’s now; taking them back to their “30 minutes or it’s free” guarantee.
Cool Flash-based website for Soïa & Kyo, a fashion outerwear maker. Love the 3D space mixed with the hand-drawn elements.
Posted by Kyle
Rock the Bells Dec 22, 07
Looking for a highly addictive way to kill some time over this cold and snowy holiday weekend? During those times when the power wasn’t flickering, VML’s Hand Bell Hero helped me and mine flitter away big chunks of the day. Enjoy!
Posted by Kyle
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