A lot of fun projects are in the works right now, including the MCLA President’s Report which has kept me pretty busy this past month. We’re making final edits and adjustments now as I anxiously await those four little words: “Send to the printer!”

Leandro Erlich’s installation art project, Bâtiment (on display in Paris), is quite amazing. I have to admit… when I saw the photo it took me a few seconds to digest. So here’s how it works: a gigantic mirror reflects the image of a house (on the floor) on which visitors can crawl around on. The reflected image creates an illusion of people falling off ledges and spilling out of windows. Spiderman fans: this exhibit’s for you! You can view a little video clip of how this all works here.

The amazing firm of Zeus Jones takes the prize for the design of this smart promotional kit for Proof, a whiskey tasting ipad app.  (There really IS an app for everything!)  Each bottle in the tasting kit is hand dipped in wax and stamped with the Proof logo. Interested in partaking in this social tasting game? Click here to play.

Here’s a snapshot of my desktop this morning. A little Smiths radio on Pandora while I work on the MCLA President’s Report. I’m very thankful for another busy start to a new year. Lots to accomplish today including what I’m hoping will be a super productive meeting with one of my favorite clients this afternoon (you know who you are!). Oh, and do you see the window with the deadline note and timer there in the background? That’s my new business software, So1o, whose revolving reminders of tasks I need to accomplish keep me on top of my game, especially on really busy days. So far so good!    

I’ve been inspired lately by very graphic black and white designs. I’m not sure what it is…  the bold contrast of rich black on crisp white? Maybe it’s the rustic feel of weathered black that has been hand-stamped on kraft? Either way, the simplicity of color emphasizes the design and materials that much more. I’ve collected some works that have really stood out to me. Here are links to those responsible for these great designs (top to bottom): Glasford and Walker, Bravo Company, Jon Contino, Mode Design, Hovard Design, and Craig & Karl.