Shake it like a video picture!

Nintendo has released a YouTube commercial for its new Wii release, "Wario Land: Shake it". The premise of the game relies on the shaking of the Wiimote throughout the game. The YouTube page for the video interacts with the commercial by shaking and disassembling as the gameplay footage plays out. The execution on this page is amazing: all of the links stay live when they fall to the bottom of the page.

Link: YouTube - experiencewii's Channel

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'Til Perf Do Us Part

John St., Toronto, have designed a wonderful little business card that splits in half so that each party in a divorce process will have the lawyer's contact information.

You may not be able to save your marriage, but at least you can save on paper usage.

Link: The CANADIAN DESIGN RESOURCE » Divorce Lawyer Business Card

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Metallica on BBC

thought this post on the CR blog was quite funny

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Turnerduckworthy Brian

After choosing the Bertoia Diamond chair as his favorite design Brian read to us.

"The book of Turner Duckworth.

David’s Letters to the Turner Duckworthians

Chapter 13. Verse 4.

TurnerDuckworthy design is patient. TurnerDuckworthy design is kind. TurnerDuckworthy design doesn't rely on gradients, or gradient meshes, or 3d gradient bevel emboss filter meshes.

TurnerDuckworthy design is not easy, but TurnerDuckworthy design looks effortless.

TurnerDuckworthy designs don’t care if you came up with them on a piece of paper, Photoshop, Illustrator or Freehand. Although seriously... freehand?

TurnerDuckworthy design does not envy, because it needs nothing more than what it is.

TurnerDuckworthy design isn't jealous, but it makes you think – I wish I'd thought of that.

TurnerDuckworthy design is not always simple, but simplicity is the by-product of a TurnerDuckworthy idea.

There is no limit to a TurnerDuckworthy design's potential, to its hope, its power to endure. Unless of course it goes into focus groups.

But, a TurnerDuckworthy design never really dies.

It lives on, in our hearts, minds, and the Book of Turner Duckworth."

Nothing Like a Little Lily Metal Fan

Lily Turner rocks out!

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Where to Put Your Applebottoms

Our new Applegate client, the charming Stephen McDonnell, with his collection of tractor seats.

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Stream of Consciousness

Proving to be a head Turner even without a camera running, David recently spoke to BusinessWeek on designing the new Metallica album, Death Magnetic.

You can download the podcast here: http://www.businessweek.com/mediacenter/podcasts/innovation/innovation_09_16_08.htm

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Jamie finally makes it onto later with Jools Holland....

......along with Vicky as guests of Metallica, Bruce & Jane also attended. Later is a very popular BBC programme which goes out on Tuesday & Friday. If you look closely you can see Jamies lip curling in disgust as Lemarr duets with Sway. We are all waiting for the extended friday edition to see if Lars shoutout to "the brilliant minds at TurnerDuckworth" survives the editing process. Great to know Jools Holland and Bono love the album cover too. Expect to see screengrabs of a very pleasantly suprised Bruce Duckworth next week.

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creative use of stolen metallica signage

we are so witty

death magnetic launch party

kiss my ass, we've got a vip pass




clem, you are such a poseur 



hey everybody look, it's jimmy f**kin page!!!

yeah, Jamie, Rowse, yeah I know, you told me last time, can I go now?

lets f***in have it!!!

favourite and least favourite design-clem

Favourite piece of design? Vespa GS 150, Yeah I know, it wasn't very fast, didn't steer, didn't stop very quickly etc, but it just looks so.....elegant (in a curvy sort of way), launched in 1955, only available in silver,  the definitive scooter.

Worst? Liberation, this design really annoys me, weedy, self indulgent designs are ten apenny, what is it about this one that really gets to me? Its a great product with a great fair trade story and obviously a client prepared to choose a witty solution. In my humble opinion it's about liberation from poverty, not the nuts from their little bag. A missed opportunity.

Turnerduckworthy Emily

Emily chose the new light weight laundry detergent bottles as her favorite piece of design as they are a great example of making something infinitely better by taking something out.

On Turnerduckworthy-ness she penned the following:

I spent all weekend pondering at
Something Duckworthy for this morning's chat
But if you got lucky and your work is Tur-Ducky,
I'll say "why didn't I think of that?!"
It's not very easy to do
To make something surprising and simple, it's true –
But I think it's worthwhile to deliver a smile
'Cause that's Turner Duckworthy, too!

Steep Spelunking

TBWA has designed a line of tea bags for healthy restaurant chains. The tea danglers show athletes in different hanging sports.

Link: TheDieline.com: The Leading Package Design Website: Activitea... (see what I did there)

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Turnerduckworthy

As you all know we had our Turner Duckworth State of the Union addresses. We have gathered everyone's contributions and will be posting them in installments.

First up... Tanawat.

Turner Duckworth: - Be the first : been to the place that people've never been before. - Brave/ take risk: there might be some unexpecting things happening along the way. But we aren't afraid of it. - Teamwork: A person can't reach the moon by him/herself. It takes a great teamwork.


My favorite design: Forks – It's really simple & useful. And we're using it everyday. – No clear statement about who designed it. But believe it or not, forks have been used in ancient China long before chopsticks!

Least favorite design:

Japanese toilet
– This is only from my personal experience. Others might find it useful and well design.
– When I first went to Japan and had to used this. I had no idea which way was the front!
– Click on this link, you will understand why it's my least favorite design. And what happened to me after that : )

David Magnetic

At a recent visit to Metallica HQ, a snapshot of David was taken whilst he retold the timeless story of how he was born into this wonderful world.

(The author, Chris, requests to maintain anonymous to this posting.)

Typographic Husbandry

In a Typography assignment at my alma mater, students were asked to breed unlikely Typographic mates and draw what their offspring might look like. The results are pretty entertaining. Especially if you love type, and babies.

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Notice a pattern?

Alan, The Gallant (formerly itte studio) has a portfolio showing some refreshing uses of pattern. Also, just for wits and wiggles, you should read the prologue on the portfolio site: it sounds a bit like Big Gay Al.

Link: Alan, The Gallant

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The DaVinci Pixel Code

Mythbusters (US televisions show) has a live act that showcases a GPU using massive compressed air tanks which are each loaded with a single paint ball. When ignited, the machine recreates the Mona Lisa in .008 seconds.

Link: Painting Mona Lisa In .008 Seconds Video

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Chills Like a Porsche

Furthering the mindset that design is for the elite few that can afford it, Veuve Clicquot's Porsche-designed vertical cooler will run you some major ice at a chilly $70,000 a pop.

I must say that it's really fun to be a "pun"dit.

Link: $70,000 Champagne Fridge: Bubbly Included | Gadget Lab from Wired.com

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One Man's Trash is Another Man's Couture

Benefitting Chernobyl Children's Project Intl. and The Food Bank for New York City, Vipp has been hosting annual charity auctions showcasing international designers and their take on the Vipp trash bin.

With a nod to the past and a wink to the future, Vipp is a long-standing brand that has embraced design and become an international icon.

Vipp Site Link: Vipp

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