Amazon.com Danboard Minis

The iconic status of Amazon's smiley box is taken to a new level in Japan.

Link: http://www.nekomagic.com/?p=1237

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We've seen our fair share of QR codes in every possible configuration, but this has got to be the coolest I've seen in a while.  

The Guinness QR Cup reveals itself only when the dark beer is poured into it.  Once there, the entire cup becomes your personal portal to all things social media!

As per the Guiness QR Cup graphic, upon scanning the cup with yourt smart phone, "it tweets about your pint, updates your facebook status, checks you in via 4 square, downloads coupons and promotions, invites your friends to join, and even launches exclusive Guiness content."Talk

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On This Day, May 16

1997: Brook Antoinette Mahealani Lee was crowned Miss Universe.

2003: Terrorist attacks in Casablanca, Morocco, killed 33 people and injured 100 more.

2012: We celebrated Rebecca's birthday!

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Magicians of Package Design

Our work is featured in this month's issue of DESIGN (a Taiwanese design magazine). It's a special issue about California.

It's all written in Chinese, so I've asked my mom to help translate. I won't go over every word, but overall they had great things to say about us, our beautiful studio, distant crits with London, and our simple, iconic design.  

It's all very complimentary, although some phrases get lost in translation. Highlights include:  

"... a secret basement for designers." 

(I think that was their translation for mancave)  

"Little stream that can flow forever." 

(They meant this in a very positive way. We aren't a flash flood that comes and goes. It's a Chinese saying for long-term, referring to both our timeless design and our client partnerships/relationships.)  

"Like a magician's stick, they touch it." 

(Okay, another Chinese saying, but again, a great compliment. In Chinese, they say that when you draw a dragon, the last, but most important part, is to touch it... to bring it to life.)  

The headline of the article reads: Turner Duckworth, Magicians of Package Design.

That's us.

(Rebecca)

Brand Mapping

Here's a quick reference guide for major product brands and their holding companies. You will be quizzed at lunch whilst snacking on your Pepsico 3-layer burrito and sipping your Diet Dr. Kraft.

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Some Corky Wine Designs

Designed by Lavernia & Cienfuegos.

Link: http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2012/4/24/delhaize-wines-of-the-world.html

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On This Day, April 20

1940: George Takei was born.

1959: Dolly Parton released her first single, "Puppy Love".

2012: We celebrated Joanne's birthday!

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Hug it Out

A Coca-Cola vending machine in Singapore is utilizing gesture-based marketing. Hugging the frame of the front panel releases a bottle of Coke from the tray at the bottom.

Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykosner/2012/04/11/hug-me-coca-cola-introduces-gesture-based-marketing-in-singapore/

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Project Glass

Google's new concept eyewear works as a responsive computer so you are one step closer to being that awesome cyborg... that can do only hipster things like play the ukelele and go to the coffee truck with Paul and not work during the day.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9c6W4CCU9M4#!

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GRAPHIS PACKAGING

Packaging designs from some early Graphis Annuals (1950′s/1960′s/1970′s/80′s)

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3-DimensioNoma

Great covers for Wallpaper* by illustrator Noma Bar

Link

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Your Own Little Cabin in SF

...which probably still has a monthly rent exceeding $2,000.

Jenny Chapman and Mark Reigelman recently constructed this temporary rustic cabin on Bush Street at Grant. The installation piece should be up through October, so you have ample time to check it out!

Link: http://soex.org/Exhibit/104.html

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In-struments

Posters for the Berlin Philharmonic feature stunning photographs (or maybe renders?) of instrument interiors.

Link

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On this Day, (Belated) February 11

1963: Irina Privalova ran the world record 60m indoor.

2006: Dick Cheney accidentally shot friend in hunting accident.

2012: We celebrated Emelia's birthday!

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