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Absolut Vodka Rock Edition

William — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:02:06 +0000

Some things just “go together”. Peanut butter and chocolate. Toast and vegemite. Leather, studs and booze.

IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD, you’re with the band. To pay tribute to rock-and-roll — ABSOLUT is launching a limited edition bottle wrapped in a leather and studs gift pack.

On second thought, it looks like a fetish version… but that also seems to go with booze too. This limited edition Absolut vodka was a collaboration with designer Natalia Brilli.

[ Links: Absolute Rock Edition ]

Japanese Steamship Travel Posters

William — Tue, 11 May 2010 10:24:27 +0000

Here is a collection of early 20th century travel posters for Japanese steamship companies (from the book Miwaku no Funatabi, published by the Museum of Maritime Science, 1993).

Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co., Ltd., 1909

Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co., Ltd., 1916

Oriental Steamship Co., 1919 (Chinese poster)

Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co., Ltd., 1916

Japan Mail Steamship Co. (NYK), 1910

Korean Mail Steamship Co., 1918

Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co., Ltd., 1912

Japan Mail Steamship Co. (NYK), 1914

Japan Mail Steamship Co. (NYK), 1940

Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co., Ltd., 1909

Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co., Ltd., 1916

Oriental Steamship Co., 1914

Japan Mail Steamship Co. (NYK), 1909

Japan Mail Steamship Co. (NYK), 1928-1930

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Ultra Monster art by Takayoshi Mizuki

William — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:31:09 +0000

Here is a selection of Ultra Monster illustrations done by Takayoshi Mizuki between 1965 and 1972.

Ultraseven vs. Aron

Ultraman vs. Gabula & Rigger

Alien Goron vs. Gumonga

Kaiju Ebanashi

Alien Godola, Alien Borg, Alien Baltan, Alien Zarab, Alien Icarus, Alien Bado

Eleking, Dino-Tank

Capsule Monsters: Windam, Agira, Miclas

Ultraseven

Alien Baltan // Magular

Garamon // Kanegon

Litra & Gomess // Peter & Todora

Ultraseven, Alien Icarus, Alien Pega, Alien Cool

Ultraseven, Bostang, Starbem Gyeron

Kaiju Ebanashi

Ultraman vs. Jirass

Seabozu & Zaragas

Peguila & Kanegon

Jamila & Alien Mephilas

Kaiju Ebanashi

Aboras, Banila, Zambolar

Ultraman vs. Jamila

Ultraman, Alien Baltan, Bemular

[Link: Takayoshi Mizuki]

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Yusaku Kamekura Posters

William — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:05:26 +0000

Here is a collection of posters by the father of Japanese graphic design and oft-described perfectionist, Yusaku Kamekura.

Sofu Teshigahara, One Man Show, 1954 [+]

Nikon, 1954 [+]

Gropius and Bauhaus Exhibition, 1954 [+]

Nikon Mikron Binoculars, 1955 [+]

Graphic ‘55 Exhibition, 1955 [+]

Fuji Photo Contest, 1955 [+]

Atomic Energy for Peaceful Industry, 1956 [+]

Nikon SP, 1957 [+]

Terror and Sorrow! Cancer! 1959 [+]

“Design” Magazine Cover, 1959 [+]

Nikkorex 35, 1960 [+]

Nikkor Lens, 1960 [+]

Poster for 18th Olympic Games, 1961 [+]

Rayon and Synthetic Fibres of Japan, 1961 [+]

Rayon and Synthetic Fibres of Japan, 1962 [+]

Election Poster, 1967 [+]

Japan World Exposition, Osaka, 1967 [+]

Office Design Exhibition, 1970 [+]

Nikomat, 1971 [+]

Tokyo International Design Competition for Lighting Fixtures, 1973 [+]

The 8th Annual Tokyo International Lighting Design Competition, 1977 [+]

The 9th Annual Tokyo International Lighting Design Competition, 1979 [+]

The 10th Tokyo International Lighting Design Competition, 1983 [+]

Hiroshima Appeals, 1983 [+]

[From "The Works of Yusaku Kamekura," Rikuyosha, 1983]

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YUDU Screen-printing System Allows for Custom Printing on T-shirts, Clothing Inexpensively

William — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:39:44 +0000

Custom prints and graphics on t-shirts, hats, picture frames and the such can get real expensive if you just want a very small run or just want one. Sure, you could invest into a light table, your own screens, some amberlith, a way to cut or print onto the Amberlith, and of course the ink and a way to dry the prints. But it can get expensive. Or you could use Cafepress…

YUDU hopes to bring that ability to the masses and rather inexpensive with their YUDU Screen-Printing System:

The Yudu™ screen-printing system is the easiest, cleanest way to let everyone know who you are—and how you see the world. Don’t settle for what everyone else is wearing or spend hours futilely trying to find a t-shirt that expresses the real you.

With access to a computer and an ink-jet printer, you’ll be able to create and print your own designs not only for t-shirts or other apparel, but also for home dècor, art prints, posters, cards, schoolwork, and much more.

Priced at $299, it’s not an expensive way for you to make that Goth Hello Kitty shirt you’ve always wanted but knew that a Bedazzler was not going to be hardcore enough for you.

[ Links: YUDU Screen-Printing System, YUDU Video ]

German Vandals “Doomify” Advertising Billboards

William — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:36:44 +0000

“But does it play Doom?” Even advertisements don’t escape that question now, it seems.

It appears that a number of advertising billboards in Germany can now play Doom, thanks to the artistic stylings of Herren Mr Talion, Epoxy, Baveux and Kone.

I am looking forward to seeing where they aim the BFG 9000.

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Typography Prints and Items from Ligature, Loop & Stem

William — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:23:50 +0000

Prints based on awesome examples of fonts is very much my style. Ligature, Loop & Stem offers limited edition prints based on type and used in such a creative way that you’d love to own each and every print they offer.

Ligature, Loop & Stem oﬀers limited edition products created to delight those who love typography and design. Use them for inspiration or reference as you work… or play.

LL&S products are original, exclusive and crafted for you with precision and care by fellow designers: the chaps at ButterLabel, of Toronto and California.

As each collection sells out, LL&S will release new original work. Consider this ﬁrst batch a tease to, erm… stroke your serif.

Prices start at $10 for the buttons and $75 for the prints. Definitely worth checking out.

[ Ligature, Loop & Stem ]