Disney recently held their MASSIVE AWESOME trade show : D-23. It looks like Comic Con for Disney brands (and that's a cool thing). We created this ad with Agency, Three Thirty to promote their show-centric mobile offerings.
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M2 directed and produced this spec Pepsi spot to show off what we can do with Motion Comics for advertising. We collaborated with Agimat Comics" to create the art and could not be happier with the results.
Check out Agimat's Shadow Candy Web Comic - the inspiration for the spot. It's Great!
See more M2 Motion Comics at www.m2action.com
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We have recently launched the brand spanking new 12-Gauge Comics Site.
12-Gauge is our publisher for the upcoming Boondock Saints Comic Series as well as our DeadTown Series (both coming in 2010). They are also the publisher of this month's new comic series' Luke McBain (Starring Multi-Platinum Selling Country Music Star, Trace Adkins), The O.C.T. (from Rosario Dawson), The critically acclaimed anthology series, The Ride and other great titles.
The whole site is also running on our media-centric custom Content Management System : WildFire! (How cool is that :D
Are you getting that we're fans . . . ;)
In fact, as we've re-emersed ourselves in this whole comics thing, we feel so fortunate and down right lucky to have hooked up with the fine peeps at 12-Gauge. We expect to do great things together and this site is just one tiny piece of the beginnings of one aspect of those things. . .
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M2 Directed and Produced this Motion Comic Teaser for the new 12-Gauge Comics' Series : Luke McBain!
The series ships to Comic Stores starting this month. Written by David Tischman with art by Kody Chamberlain and Covers by Brian Stelfreeze, you will not be disappointed with picking it up!
We're working on the deal to produce the entire series in Motion Comic Form so keep your fingers crossed as we put those pieces together . . .
Check out the 3D version at www.M2Action.com
Get more info at www.12gaugecomics.com
Continuing our longstanding relationship with Boondock Saints (and in celebration of the Kick Ass new flick) - we have just launched a new site for Boondock Saints II : All Saints Day -
Go Check it out! AND More importantly go support the film. It's a TON of fun!
We've recently launched a new site for a brand new kids property : Z-Force!
The property reminds me of cool 80's-esque shows like M.A.S.K. (Which I was totally in to ;)
Working with agency, Three Thirty, we developed the entire look and feel for all aspects of the site as well as working on a very cool flash activity where you can "Discover Your Power Animal" as well as an Asteroids style Flash Game. . .
Check out Z-Force! Explore and Enjoy!
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We have just launched two new websites for an incredibly cool development company and project that is working with Vietnam to bypass the industrial era and skip right to cutting edge green technology. It's very very cool.
Check out the sites :
www.3RockD.com + www.GreenVillageChallenge.org
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Taking a cue from the fantastic rollout of Paranormal Activity - Bring Boondock Saints 2 to a Theatre near you by DEMANDING IT in your town!
CLICK HERE TO DEMAND IT
The flick is fan-frickin'-tastic and deserves to be seen in the theatre! Bring it and spread the word!
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Lot's of Boondock Saints 2 Awesomeness!
Boondock Comics Co-Writer, J.B. Love and I rocked out at the Hollywood Premiere last night. We had been fortunate enough to see an early cut of the flick (which was good) but damn Troy, C.B. and Company really kicked ass on this sequel. The final cut is absolutely frickin' awesome or to put it in Boondock terms it is Mother Fucking Bad Ass and all Boondock Fans (old and new) will absolutely LOVE IT. There's also a secret new ending which will absolutely rock your socks off!
Here's a shot from the premier - you can see Julie Benz a little ways down the red carpet...
BTW - Julie is absolutely stunning in person. Just as beautiful and awesome in the flesh as on the screen.
We hung out with Sean Flanery for a couple minutes after the flick (what a ridiculously nice guy) and chatted with C.B. and Troy for a moment as well. - Again guys, CONGRATS and Kick Ass! You made a killer flick!
Check out more pics from the premiere - HERE
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In related news - there are a couple of really great articles and interviews that all boondock fans should check out :
• Entertainment Weekly Pop Watch
• Troy talks about the flick and more (Including the Comics, being produced by INNFUSION :) (Look at them using the logo we designed too - rad!)
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At long last - The Boondock 2 : Trailer is Here!!!!
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Underdog cult hit "The Boondock Saints" took its time finding an audience before it came to to DVD, but now the religiously charged crime drama starring "Spider-Man" villain Willem Dafoe looks to be spawning a sequel film, as well as a comic book prequel. When "Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day" hits theaters in 2010, 12 Gauge Comics will launch an accompanying comic telling the origin of Il Duce, father of the first film's vigilante heroes Connor and Murphy McManus.
Read More...
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"12 Gauge Comics will release a Boondock Saints comic in conjunction with the release of Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day in 2010. It will be co-written by writer/director Troy Duffy and Jason Love. The comic will be a side story to the films, and will tell the origin story of Il Duce, the father of the brothers MacManus, who act as vigilantes to clean up the streets of Boston."
Read More..."
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Reactions to the premiere of the Boondock Saints 2 Trailer :
Read the Rest of the Article at SlashFilm
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"Scottish funnyman Billy Connolly is set to become a comic-book character.
The Glasgow-born comedian will appear as an assassin called “Il Duce” in the series of comics to come out with the film Boondock Saints II, released later this year.
The world-famous comedian played the same character in the cult 1999 original Boondock Saints.
He said: “I like careering around shooting people and murdering people – I don’t think I would like to do it in my life, but it’s a great chance to pretend."
Read the Rest of the Article
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Finally some video from the Boondock Saints 2 Comic Con Panel - Woot!
Check out Part 5 for a specific shout out to the Comic Series!
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Here it is! 
Yes, it ROCKS!
Art by the fantastic Christopher Brunner!
Follow all the Boondock Comics Progess :
• Twitter
• Facebook Fan Page
• Comic Site
• Production Company
• Publisher
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Comic Book Resources just broke the interview we did with Writer/Director Troy Duffy about the new comic series from INNFUSION + 12-GAUGE COMICS!
CHECK IT OUT!
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Boondock Saints + Boondock Saints II : All Saints Day Writer / Director, Troy Duffy will be signing for the new comic series at the 12 Gauge Comics Booth at Comic Con on Friday, July 24th at 4:30 PM!
Come meet the mastermind behind this cult classic film, get a peek at the new comic series and start getting pumped for Saturday's world premiere of the All Saints Day Trailer!
Check out the Facebook Event
Become a Facebook Fan
Follow us on Twitter
It's going to ROCK!
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And INNFUSION IS PRODUCING IT!
Check out this very much work in progress by the amazing Christopher Brunner!
All the details at the 12 Gauge Comic Booth at Comic Con!
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Nice job, Rock Band. #bastards You made me want you.
Truly, this is fabulously well done and a wonderful tribute to the fab four. Way to tell the story. Anyone know who created / directed this?
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This weekend I attended an amazing and awesome (do you get that I liked it) event - ChangeUp: LA.
From the ChangeUp Site : "ChangeUp: LA is an intense, community event with the goal of making great strides toward improving the effectiveness of five non-profit organizations.
In one weekend, a few dozen design, marketing, and web professionals will meet with representatives from the five organizations. The organizations will present their design challenges (a new brochure, updated branding, a website refresh, etc.) and the participants will form groups and work to complete the projects... all by the end of the weekend!"
Well, that is EXACTLY what happened!
It was wonderful to be a part of such a dynamic, diverse and talented group of creative professionals and the smaller group that I played with in particular, a veritable dream team of creative expertise and ability, was truly a pleasure to work with on every level.
So, what did we do? We worked with a tremendous non-profit called CADRE.
From the Cadre Site : "CADRE is a community-based, membership parent organization in South Los Angeles founded in 2001. CADRE is led by African American and Latino parents and caregivers whose children attend local schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). We work for systemic change by supporting grassroots South LA parents as the leaders in stopping the pushout crisis in schools serving low-income neighborhoods of color."
They came to change up seeking a new image and brand that could take their mission and make is something that can be instantly and easily communicated while at the same time providing a look and feel that will be effective as a rallying cry for the parents that work with them. The representatives from Cadre were passionate, extremely engaged and tremendous to work with (May I suggest adding to your available services : "How to be the perfect client".)
Here's a grab of their current web site which is indicative of what their brand and marketing materials looked like coming into the weekend :
Our team was blessed with a client that was completely open to rebuilding this brand from the ground up and we took full advantage of that opportunity. For our deliverables we created two distinct approaches to the brand in the form of two brand style guides.
This gives Cadre the ability to take these two approaches back to their community to pick the one that resonates the most with their membership. Additionally they now have the tools to work with other designers and ensure a high end look and feel consistent with whichever new brand direction they move forward with.
Without further ado. . . Here's what we did! (Click on the Poster Image to see the entire Style Guide)
Cadre Brand: Approach #1
Cadre Brand: Approach #2
Thanks again to our rad team : Dave, Ron, Gil, Joanne, Kelly and Chelsea - You guys ROCK!
Thanks again to worlds best client and Cadre rep : Maisie Chin - (You ROCK too!)
And special shout out to the founders and organizers of ChangeUp : Joshua Jabbour and Kevin Kvalstad - Thanks for putting such a great event together. I can't wait for ChangeUp 2010!
With that . . .
CADRE!
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Learn more about our WildFire CMS with this new demo video :
Schedule a tour and see how WildFire can help you Brand, Share, Manage and Present your content :)
Email us at FlameOn@WildFireSpreads.com
This is FANTASTIC! Great Work! We want more!
about DIGITAL COMICS by ~Balak01 on deviantART
THE SEQUENCE IS DONE!!!!
We are very very happy to announce that the Storyboard sequence for the film we are working on is DONE!
Here is the last panel from the last page of the sequence. 
We'll have much bigger announcements about this project in the near future but for now raise a glass to us. . .
Woot!
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Our new microsite for Adventure Equipment / Ultimate Arm is now live. Check out the worlds "Ultimate Gyrostabilized Camera Equipment". It really is cool stuff.
Well . . . I can show this one too! It might be the last but . . . then again, maybe not . . .
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This may be the last panel I can show without spilling the beans . . . So enjoy it!
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INNFUSION Studios Redesigned this site for Direct Market Wireless Carrier - DotCom Wireless. 
We didn't code or build the site and unfortunately there seem to be a few glitches in the CSS/Code which we're hoping are getting fixed. It's cool that it's up though!
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We are very excited to have our Fusion Comics Logo selected for inclusion in the first of a brand new book series from the fine folk at www.LogoLounge.com!
The new Master Library books will bring you plenty of exemplary logo design work from creatives around the world and will be published sometime in the next year. We're thrilled to be part of book one!
Thanks LogoLouge!
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I'm doing a few panels in color at the height of the turning point in the scene . . .
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The Sneak Peaks keep on coming . . .
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Another sneak peek . . .
We'll trickle out what we can. After all, it's fun to share.
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We really do like to tease . . .
I can't show you whole pages from this point (yet) but I can show you favorite panels as pages get done :)
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Here's a tiny peek that we can show without giving anything away . . .
That's probably all you're gonna get until we can officially announce what this project is all about and let you know when it will be released. . . So enjoy . . .
CLICK TO ENBIGGEN
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Here are the sketches I did at NYCC (New York Comic Con) - Several Boondock Saints Inspired, a cool bald dude and a Spidy and Nekid Chick for good measure. Being around comics makes me want to draw . . .
Actually the Nekid Chick I drew last year but it was a few pages into my sketchbook and I found it while sketching in NY so I threw it in too ;)
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We'll have our own updates posted as soon as we can announce what we're working on. . .
Meanwhile, get a taste of NYCC and all it's Nerdtastic glory with my favorite designer, Chip Kidd!
I Really Hope this Happens!!!
Read all about Apple and Adobe finally teaming up to bring Adobe Flash to the iPhone. I want to see our sites working on it + it makes for the coolest way to show off our portfolio ever.
Read all about it!
At last, we have launched our info / promo site at www.wildfirespreads.com
Check it out! WildFire is a better way to brand, share, manage and present your content. Take a look at what makes us special. Send us an Email at FlameOn@WildFireSpreads.com to schedule a live tour and see what WildFire can do for you . . .
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Also check out the latest Wildfire Clients -
• Uber Commercial and Film Director, Steven Michael Beck.
• Contemporary Art inspired Interior Design Firm, DCA Style.
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Here's a little new years inspiration -
Check out the other 29 at : SmashingMagazine
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Like so many others, I became a Betty Fan in part due to Dave Stevens fantastic work on The Rocekteer and then discovered a babe like no other in picture books and others drawings and works. She is the best of the best to draw - able to capture the perfect combination of naughty and nice all wrapped up in a perfect package. She will always be my ideal. Bettie passed away a couple days ago - She will be missed. . .
If you're familiar with Dave Cooper's work you know it has always begged to be animated. At long last, it has been with awesome result. Cool video. I even like the song too.
Woot! We are at 93,000 views on YouTube for the video we made with Tara of VH1's the Pick Up Artist 2 -
Rock on, Tara! Go watch it again and help us hit 100,000 views!
You can also see the video on our Vimeo Channel in HD :)
HD VERSION
Here's a selection of recent logo work from the studio . . .
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This is a great screen test of Chadd Stoops as the Joker!
I really enjoyed this and hey, we know this dude. Put him in your flick!
It can be scary trying to pick up Tara . . . from M2 on Vimeo.
I directed and edited the Halloween episode for Tara - Co-Host of VH1's The Pick Up Artist - for her web show at www.pickuptara.com
Here's the YouTube Version . . .
Not bad for about 12 hours of work! :)
Thanks for inviting me to play, Tara! Much fun!
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I came across these fantastic illustrations inspired by the Fantastique show - Mad Men. Had to share!
See them all on flickr
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DT Screen Test : MIC from M2 on Vimeo.
Last week we did a screen / style test for our new top secret project. Starring Malcolm Ian Cross and shot in HD we're pretty damn happy with how it looks.
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Layouts have begun on Pandora, Inc issue #2. 
Thanks BRP!
Watch all the progress at the Pandora, Inc blog at www.pandorainc.blogspot.com
We came across this little diagram. . .
So true.
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Just one of Dustinlands great works!
Here's the original
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See - we believe you should learn something every day :)
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We're in San Diego, Baby!
If you want to meet up or hook up to to talk about our killer new comic property - hit us at : pandora@innfusion.com
The comic project we've been developing deep in the labs will be revealed at Comic-Con in a couple days!
We'll share more info with you as the project develops. We are now looking for the right publishing partner to bring this baby to a comic shop near you.
Stay tuned, true believers.
M2 Cooks : "Stolen Pasta" from M2 on Vimeo.
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M2 Cooks : The Manhattan from M2 on Vimeo.
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Overheard from a couple dudes in a Santa Monica coffee shop :
"If we weren't animals, we'd be robots."
I'm pretty sure they were talking about politics and World War II . . .
Made me laugh in my head.
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Congratulations to Senator Obama for clinching the Democratic nomination. Onto the general election. . . (Hil who?)
I am an Obama supporter. I believe that the most important component of our next President has little to nothing to do with specific policy or affiliations. After all, how many former presidents made promises or claims while they were running only to be unable or unwilling to fulfill those promises once they made it to the white house. I believe that the single most important quality that our next President (and all great Presidents in private and public life) must possess is leadership ability.
I'll take leadership ability over policy any day. We can argue and disagree about policy. Who has the best plan for the economy? Who has the best strategy for health care? etc. Not that these issues aren't important. Of course, they are. But I believe that it's about damn time that we had a president that looks, acts and feels "Presidential". Hillary said once that she has her whole record and Obama has a speech he gave a few years ago. She meant it as a barb. I took is as a positive. Who else in recent history has given a speech that has truly inspired us? As Americans? as people who endeavor to accomplish great things? As human beings? No one in politics in my Gen X 32 years has made me feel absolutely inspired. Inspired far beyond voting for that person. Inspired to be all that I can be and to continue to reach for the stars. Inspired to believe that good people with good intentions can make a difference and that we can and "should" pursue our life's ambitions and goals, that nothing is impossible. That is the person that I want leading this country. A leader.
So how do my personal feelings tie into a post about branding? Well, aren't all great brands directly connected to our experience of them. Don't we like McDonalds vs. Burger King because we feel a certain way towards one or the other of them? (I like In-and-Out). A great brand inspires feeling and followers.
Is it any wonder that the best designed brand belongs to the candidate that makes us believe? I think not.
Not just a great political logo. Obama's logo and design from his signs to his website and everything in between shows an attention to detail that further underlines his ability to lead. The foreword thinking, modern look and feel fit perfectly with his message of change and underline the words and actions we have heard and seen.
Compare that to Hillary's logo :
Can we all say "boooorrrriiiinnnngggg"? I know I can. That could be just about any other candidate in the last 50 years. Is there anything at all in her logo that says freshness or a new approach? Not only is it boring and generic but it underlines her sameness across the board. In this historic race, the first serious female contender for United States President and this is the best her tens of millions in debt can get? She has lived up to her brand. The look and feel of the brand does not inspire. It does not make us feel good or connect us or even attract us. It just looks the same. Any wonder that she felt the same. A woman, but still the same. A possible evolution but definitely not a revolution.
And then we have our friend across the isle - Mr. McCain.
It's not horrible from a brand and logo perspective. The font is a little fresh and overall it feels a little more sophisticated- Certainly more than Hillary's. However could you possibly be more militaristic? Perhaps if the background was green instead of blue (or camo) that would tip it even further, but as is it is screaming military and that instantly connects, in our current foreign policy situation, to Iraq. We all know McCain is a veteran and that he spent time as a prisoner of war. We all should celebrate and praise his service to our country. He has stated that, if he is elected, we will be staying in Iraq and he has no intention of ending the war anytime soon. But do we need to be beaten over the head with that every time we see his logo? I don't that that is particularly smart politicking.
So now we know, come November we're looking at : vs.
May the best logo win!
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If you haven't seen this - check out Speak Up's article on the various ways that Obama's logo and brand have been used to reach out to various groups and the flexibility inherent in it. This is great work.
YES WE CAN!
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M2 Cooks : "Whore's Pasta" from M2 on Vimeo.
www.M2Cooks.com
Next Up : Manhattans, Stolen Pasta and Breakfast Quesadilla's
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cssflash.com has added our sites for Steven Michael Beck and Bomberman Land to their daily inspiration gallery.
Thanks guys!
M2 Cooks : "The Perfect Margarita" from M2 on Vimeo.
M2 is directing team Adam Martin + Eben Matthews. This is our cooking show.
Next up : "Whore's Pasta"
;)
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We're delighted to report that our site for film and commercial director, Steve Beck (www.StevenMichaelBeck.com) has received more recognition :
Site of the Day at the newly redesigned E-Creative.net!
Direct Link : http://www.e-creative.net/yorum.asp?ID=11272
Four Stars at Web Newly : New Cool Designed Web Sites Gallery
Direct Link : http://www.webnewly.com/?p=1170
Thanks!
Going from BlastSpot to BlastLounge to BlastGroups this nice tweak on the social networking phenomenon has launched! Based around Groups, BlastGroups allows users to connect and share information and fun inside the structure of customizable communities.
We were involved with this site from the beginning developing the brand and look and feel as well as the UI and strategic direction of the site.
Join the INNFUSION Group at www.blastgroups.com/innfusion
This fantastic gallery of photography as interpretations of children's drawings really inspires. I love seeing my own drawings from my childhood as well as others - it's a rare look at pure interpretation - at how one sees the world and finds a visual language to describe that perception. Now Yeondoo Jung takes that to the next level by re-describing children's language with an adult, sophisticated, reality that brings a whole new look at the original interpretation.
Brilliant.
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The site we developed for Bomberman Land with agency, Three Thirty and Hudson Entertainment has been recognized with e-Creative Awards Site of the Day Award!
Woot!
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Yes ladies and gentlemen, the fabulous talent of Benjamin Reid Phillips (BRP to the fans) is IN THE HOUSE! We are only a few pages away from finished inks as we begin the coloring process . . . 
And we are leading up to an official annoncment as to what this project is all about. Watch the blog and you'll be the first to know!
Great job Ben!
I love Chip Kidd. He is by far my favorite book designer and definitely an influence on my own design work. This video says it all when it comes to creating the medium for your message.
Brilliant, Chip. Brilliant.
I mean really. I know it's common practice to use the name of the ailment as part of the name of the medication. . . . Someone in this brainstorming meeting had way too much clout. That or they were all stoned and giggling at their wonderful cleverness. . .
You Decide.
This will be an ongoing feature.
You make us notice your brand - good or bad. We post.
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Our recent launch of www.StevenMichaelBeck.com has received it's first award!
Thank you Mowsnet!
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If you haven't discovered Flight of the Conchords . . .
It's business time! Aaaaawwwww Yeaaahhhhh!!!
Also check out The Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros! Genius!
