Debbie Millman looks at the evolution of imagery, culture, and brands while exploring how that shapes humanity. I highly regard Ms. Millman as a designer and a thought leader. This video is well worth your time.
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Great Design Example: Exquisite Poster
I’ve long admired Debbie Millman’s design chops. It was really awesome to see this poster she created for Print Magazine. Its elegance resides in simplicity and clarity. As a fan of Swiss Style as well as the Japanese minimalist ascetic, this really speaks to me.
What do you think?
We were beyond thrilled to partner with the amazing @debbiemillman for our PSA campaign with @printmag. Her design is the perfect balance of simple sans-serif type and direct language that creates an impactful poster greater than the sum of its parts. pic.twitter.com/iOOR9MchIo
— Poster House (@PosterHouseNYC) April 28, 2020
A Spring Haiku, April 29, 2020
the motion of spring
bold new life; cherry blossoms
slowly fall to earth
Tonight’s Haiku, April 28, 2020
the calmness of night
the birds have fallen silent
flowers in the rain
A Behind The Scenes Look At The Clone Wars: The Phantom Apprentice
I have really enjoyed the final season of Star Wars: Clone Wars. The animation is amazing, and the stories, well, for me at least, perfect. I’ve reconnected with the characters enough that it’s going to hurt when Order 66 goes down.
Last week’s episode, The Phantom Apprentice, was powerful. Part of that was bringing back Ray Park, who performed Maul in the Phantom Menance, and an exceptional martial artist. The team used motion capture to create this dynamic, engaging piece of film (can I call it film if it’s only digital?).
Below is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the episode. Well worth watching if you’re fascinated by the production of movies and tv.
Haiku, April 28, 2020
gazing at the moon
I touch the lake; ripples form
across the night’s sky
gazing at the moon
I touch the lake; ripples form
across the night’s sky
The Real Reason Why You Can’t Stop Thinking So Negatively
Photo by Gui Spinardi from Pexels
The Real Reason Why You Can’t Stop Thinking So Negatively
I found the article (from Medium) above insightful. It speaks to a challenge that I find tempting: blaming external forces for my challenges. The line ‘“I’m just a messy person” excuses you from taking responsibility for the mess’ really strikes home. It reminds me of the power of self-talk, of those mental scripts that I often don’t even think to check. They happen so automatically that I’m not aware. For years I’ve known about this, and yet I still find these scripts running in the background. And I will continue to create new ones, to take responsibility for what’s in my mind, and seek forward motion.
What about you? Are you aware of such thoughts, and how corrosive they can be? Give the article a read and let me know what you think.
Haiku, Monday Morning, April 27, 2020
This bouquet of spring
A celebration of life
Sunlight through the trees
Can you believe that this is the last Monday in April? May first is Friday! I noticed that the cherry blossoms are already starting to be shed, the last trees now filled with blossoms. Spring now fully present, at least in Seattle.
I hope this finds you safe and well.
Tonight’s Haiku: April 26, 2020
as night has fallen
the cool rain starts falling
trees move in the breeze
A reasonably pleasant spring day, high clouds and lacking in rain. Perhaps a bit muggy as the air was still. As the sun set, the breeze picked up. Once night fell. The rain started. Now, this is Seattle. So, not a downpour, but the well known Seattle drip.
I remained indoors most of the day. Got out for a roughly one hour walk, then grabbed dinner at the nearby 5 Guys. And then back to quarantine.
How’s it going where you are?