Maybe it isn't such a bad logo after all

I just found out that Enron's E logo was actually designed by Paul Rand! I couldn't believe this. I guess it was designed so late into his life that it usually doesn't make it into books about him. Plus, I don't know if the publishers would want to have Rand associated with that company.



If you want to read more about it heres the article I read.

Massive Amount of Vintage Logos posted on flickr

There's a huge amount of vintage logos that has recently been posted on flickr. They are from a book called World of Logotypes that is actually in the MCAD Library.

Vintage logos

Ludacris’ Rap Map of US Area Codes

This is a map that shows the areas codes that rapper Ludacris has according to his song "Area Codes."
I had to post this. It was too funny.





According to the map Ludacris:
- heavily favors the East Coast
- there is a 'ho belt' that is similar to the 'bible belt'
- he has hoes in the entire state of Maryland
- he has a disproportionate 'ho-zone' in rural Nebraska
- I-95 is his 'ho-highway'
- doesn't like Minnesota ho's I guess

When your brand doesn't have a prayer.

http://www.christvertising.com/

I'm starting to enjoy blogs.

Recently, I've really begun to enjoy sharing my findings with people. It helps me appreciate the things that I've found. I've also had fun looking through other peoples posts. The only thing I think that could be better is if people commented more on each others postings. Sometimes I feel I'm doing a pointless act, and that I'm only doing it for myself when I think others would benefit and enjoy viewing my posts. I can't say I've been practicing what I'm saying here either. I do want to start commenting on other peoples blogs too. So, be ready to see comments from me on your blogs... if anyone is actually is reading this.

Most beautiful planetary maps

(The moons dark side)

These maps were made by the United States Geological Survey. The colors on the maps correlate to the geological materials and phenomena found on each planet surface. These were produced in partnershihp with NASA between 1971 and 1998.

What is amazing about these is that we are so used to seeing maps as a reflection of what we see and imagine. They are cultural as well as geographical. These maps, in part due to what they are maps off, are completely foreign to us. I have no idea where these sections are on the planets and/or moon this causes me to view them more as an abstract shape and form not a map.


(the moons western hemisphere)

Note: click on the image of the planet then click on the map .pdf

Moon:
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMapping/DIGGEOL/moon.htm
Mercury:
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMapping/DIGGEOL/mercury.htm
Mars:
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMapping/DIGGEOL/mars.htm
Venus:
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMapping/DIGGEOL/venus.htm
Jovian moons:
Io:
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMapping/DIGGEOL/galsats/io.htm
Ganymede:
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMapping/DIGGEOL/galsats/io.htm
Callisto:
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMapping/DIGGEOL/galsats/callisto.htm

Bad Ass Crayon Game.

Just watch it. You'll be amazed.



http://www.kloonigames.com/crayon/

BBC - Colourful Notions documentary

I found this cool documentary on color on youtube today and I thought people would be interested in them. It's amazing some of the tests they do. I didn't know there was so much information on color alone. I'm color blind and this documentary showed me a lot about how the human eye and brain read color. It's incredibly interesting. Once you start watching one it's hard to not watch the rest.

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