graphic goodness

Found this on at http://hellofrancis.blogspot.com and loved the simple graphics and story telling with symbols. Not to mention the discussion as to whether or not it was offensive to exploit a gender bias by implying that women are over thinkers. I had to laugh tho because, well, sometimes it really is that complicated.

oh Hulger

This is the Pappa phone. It was designed by Hulger and is hand-made by Funri. It's specifically designed for VoIP services like Skype, iChat, GoogleTalk, Vonage, etc, so there are no buttons. Oh so cool and yet somehow... I'm tormented.

They got it right with Skype (i love you free and easy technology).
They got it right with the crafty goodness of mixing tech with heirloom quality American walnut. Yes! More!

So then my sweet dear Pappa phone, why don't I love you? You're retro. kinda. With your big bulky style and that phone cord reminding me of when I was 10. You're modern? You don't look very comfy. I bet you smell nice but could I shoulder you to my ear for an hour while I get my brother to help me update my website? mmm... Really, I just want to wedge you under the kitchen table leg so it doesn't wobble while I'm eating.

Well, I guess I love you for who you are Pappa, the first generation of not retro, not future, VoIP phones.

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Helene and I were invited to join Brenthaven at Macworld SF to help them promote their new lap top bag 'the Switch MB'.



We spent the day creating custom bag flaps and geeking out with other Macworldites. As you can see I ran with the 'Shazam' theme while Helene went for big blossoms.


Good times were had by all.

Check out more of Helene's custom design work at http://www.cultureconsumer.com

And get your own Brenthaven bag at www.brenthaven.com

ZAMAK

I'm totally obsessed with his vision of the future. Here's a taste. Go to his blog and watch his video. I wanted to post it here but couldn't figure out how.