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Helping save the world – well, New York City, anyway – from frustration and overcomplexity: Kickmap. Proof that good information design can make all the difference.

One of the cooler ideas I’ve seen in a while (and a designer’s wet dream project), mixing hipster clothing with informative concepts. The good people of The Shirt Project. I hope they update regularly.

Having already expressed my opinions about the Worst Album Covers of 2007, it’s time to talk about the Best of 2007. These are the covers that I thought did something just a little different in their overall packaging. Battles “Mirrored” Beautiful photography taken from their “Atlas” video shoot, an interesting angle and understated type. A [...]

Packaging can make a big difference in selling the product, even in these digital times – iTunes CoverFlow made sure that we all still obsess over a “complete” collection of album covers. With that idea in mind, these are the most unexcusable 2007 album covers from artists who should have known better. Burial “Untrue” This [...]

I saw this new ad when it first debuted before the holidays, and didn’t get around to posting. I love the muted color palettes and big ideas Guinness ads always exemplify. They know what’s different about their drinking experience and really know how to brand those elements effectively. Obligatory YouTube link.