Everything Being Eco
August 12, 2007
A few friends of mine, who created Green Building Blocks, a site that educates, informs and provides resources on everything eco and environmentally friendly, has just launched BlueEgg.com. To quote BlueEgg’s welcoming message: “We suspect that you, like us, are trying to be more mindful of the environment—without sacrificing style, comfort, or convenience, and without spending a lot of extra cash. As we celebrate attainable sustainable living, Blue Egg eagerly explores new ways to live well without taking a toll on the planet.” Check out BlueEgg.com now and start taking action!
London is Burning: Olympic Logo Under Fire
June 8, 2007
So there you have it, UK’s Olympic 2012 logo designed by Wolff-Olins. It’s universally rejected. As a designer, it’s my duty to evaluate with a fair and balanced view. Sure, it looks kind of old school retro, a bit unbalanced, awful color choices, and even a bit childish. Ok ok it’s ugly. HOWEVER, it is British, it has a certain explosive energy. The concept is sound but the execution can be much improved by a designer with a keen eye for sophistication (clean up the shape, better fonts, colors, etc.) But who cares what designers think?!
If the world hates it, the world shall get another logo. Afterall, the Olympics is about the world.
Design 21: Social Design Network
June 5, 2007
Design 21 has redesigned its site to include a smarter web 2.0 user experience. Users (designers, artists, etc.) can now upload a full profile and small portfolio, start a blog and engage with the design community. The network does great work promoting important social issues through responsible design, backed by UNESCO and sponsored by Felissimo New York. Check out the site here.
Humane Index – How we rank
April 30, 2007
The Humane Society of United States launched an exceptional website showing how cities around the US compare in animal and humane issues. New York ranked 12 out of 25, but San Francisco is number 1. The site is wonderfully interactive and robust with info on these cities and provide resources on how we can take action and simply become more informed about these important issues. Visit site
The Power of Green
April 17, 2007
“Green: The New Red, White and Blue,” a documentary featuring Thomas L. Friedman’s reporting on green technology, premiers on the Discovery Channel on Saturday, April 21 at 9 p.m. via New York Times
Help Stop the Canadian Baby Seals Hunt
April 2, 2007
Each March, the Canadians kill a required quote of typically over 280,000 baby harp seals for their white fur. They claim that it is a tradition and helps boosts the regional economy but giving the workers something to do. What they do is cruel, unthinkable and heartless to these poor creatures. Seal parents watch their young being shot, bashed, ripped apart while still conscious in agony while blood paints the snow. This occurs for 2 whole weeks and the world is crying out. Please go to IFAW.org to learn more or join the petition here. Thanks to everyone who cares.
Darfur.org
December 22, 2006
A simple yet effective interface—donate $1 and watch your grid light up, which represents the honoring of a life lost. Proceeds go to the Darfur Relief Fund. View site or donate
