pURGE – Initial Take
While I am quite aware I am not the target market for the MTV – Microsoft abomination that was released yesterday. URGE seems to be cut from the same “iTunes rip-off cloth” as the other subscription services out there. It’s obvious this is a Microsoft effort with an MTV logo, nothing about this site says MTV, the design is consistent with all of the current Vista advertising and general look and feel of new Microsoft sites. Then there is the obvious use of pseudo-glass effects from Vista. This look is already starting to get stale and the OS won’t be out for another 2-3 years.
There’s something so edgy about screenshots taken against the wrong background color…enjoy. Also make sure and checkout the players “they” prefer. What about the player everyone else in the world prefers? Oh that’s right, no support.
Automatic deduction of points for Toby Keith as featured artist on homepage.
Now Some Civil Content
One of the best looking and most effective (from a user perspective) political sites I’ve ever seen.
Jim Esch for Congress – not only did they farm the work out, they’re embracing the medium and trying some neat new things. But in all honesty, he’s challenging a 4th-term congressman whose site is not too shabby. Need an example of someone not doing things so well…uhh Chet, I’m looking at you.
Really nice work by Lincoln-based Archrival. Nebraska, whodathunkit?
i heart grandma
A northeast Iowa octogenarian has tattooed her DNR intentions on her chest. Hopefully she’s not the victim of an arrow to the back, because if that’s the case the paramedics will so resuscitate her.
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Logo Work
I recently completed designing a new logo/identity for David Parmet of Marketing Begins at Home. He started to incorporate the logo into his site (favicon, etc) and has already begun pimping apparel for all the hip kids. Check out his store and buy a little something. David was great fun to work with and I think you’ll dig the logo.
Project Ebb & Flow
It always seems as one project winds down another starts up. I’m just finishing a logo project and thought I’d give you a sneak peak. Once the client unveils it I’ll post it here.
Late Night Thunderstorm
Caught this picture last night during a whale of a storm.
NNW Icons Vol. III
I just posted yet another NNW replacement icon set. The latest set uses folios for the feed icons and replaces the flags with tags. Check it out.
C'mon Liverpool, VAG Rounded Isn't For You
Football Jersey Fonts – I typically don’t have a problem with Euro-design, but I have to say not a single one of these jerseys look very good. Maybe Portugal, but that’s a stretch. Who designs these and why is Linotype so proud to show them?
Each football team has its own visual identity, and the appearance of their logos and jerseys are one of the most exciting areas of graphic design. And it is no surprise that fonts play a strong role!
A strong, but not particularly impressive role. The logos are entirely different, I could look at football crests and logos all day long.
link via kottke
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