O.M.Gami!

We've posted about Zim and Zou's incredible Gameboy and hamburger papercraft in the past. It looks like they've been quite busy the past couple of years. They're portfolio provides some exceptional eye candy and puts any of your craft skills to shame.

Link: http://www.zimandzou.fr/70282/gallery

CG

Turner Duckworth vs. Herman Miller

Last Friday SF duckies toured the Herman Miller exhibit at the Museum of Craft and Design, where we learned a bit more about the company's history and design process, and even test-drove a few chairs.

Marshmallow chair (Sadly, not for sitting).

Stephen Frykolm Picnic series

Alexander Girard textile design

Collage courtesy of Hannah

"Design is a process, not a formula. It follows a logic but is open to those unexpected discoveries that come from experimentation and from making connections between seemingly disconnected ideas."

108 years of Herman Miller in 108 seconds from Christian Borstlap on Vimeo.

MC

The United States of Ad Agencies

ADWEEK created an interactive map showing their pick for the top ad agencies by state. Guess what, guys? Oklahoma has advertising!

Click on the link to zoom in: http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/united-states-ad-agencies-152425

CG

Pixar's 22 Rules of Storytelling

These are some highly useful rules for when we are creating concepts, or debating a brand narrative.

CG

Designer Drugs

Wordplay + branding!

Link: http://www.leveledmag.com/2012/12/designer-drugs-by-desire-obtain-cherish/

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An Italian Gastronomic Tease

Hello and happy Friday Duckies!

A short film from two sustainable food filmmakers. Get ready for October's visit to Tuscany.

http://www.theperennialplate.com/episodes/2013/07/10-things-we-love-about-italy/

JM

On this Day, (Tomorrow_ August 10

1585: Queen Elizabeth I signed the treaty of Nonsuch.

2011: Harlem Globetrotter, Buckets Blakes, shot basketballs into a giant water bucket at Splashzone.

2013: We celebrated D'Arcy's birthday!

CG

On this day, (Tomorrow) August 3

1527: The first known letter was sent from North America.

1963: Metallica's James Hetfield was born.

2013: We celebrated Tanawat's birthday!

CG