http://picocool.com The daily pulse of cool. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:44:26 -0500 en http://picocool.com/design/sneek-peek-ndash-unholy-ladies-undergarments-logo/ http://picocool.com/design/sneek-peek-ndash-unholy-ladies-undergarments-logo/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:44:26 -0500 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/sneek-peek-ndash-unholy-ladies-undergarments-logo/

This is just a sneek peek of a logo and identity design I recently completed for a ladies lingerie/underwear/undergarments company, a4Unholy'. The Sneek Peek is to provide an initial view of the logo images and is linked to my portfolio.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/pantone-typeface-by-marc-alcock/ http://picocool.com/design/pantone-typeface-by-marc-alcock/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:47:35 -0500 sammigoat design http://picocool.com/design/pantone-typeface-by-marc-alcock/

A submission by Marc Alcock for the alphabet exhibition - an exhibition of hand-drawn lettering & experimental typography. For those who can't get enough of pantone related goodness :)

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/smashing-network-logo-and-badge-design-process/ http://picocool.com/design/smashing-network-logo-and-badge-design-process/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:37:24 -0500 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/smashing-network-logo-and-badge-design-process/

I was humbled and delighted when Vitaly Friedman from Smashing Magazine approached me to come up with a new logo/badge for their new Smashing Network. Chalk another one up for the logo design porfolio.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/flies/ http://picocool.com/art/flies/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:04:29 -0500 gugazine art http://picocool.com/art/flies/

An unusual hobby.Instructions:1 - Kill some flies, but with caution;2 - Death flies need sun. 1 hour to dry;3 - You have the death flies. Now take a pencil and paper a4anda4let the imagination flow.

9 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/50-graphic-identities-oldschool--vintage-design/ http://picocool.com/art/50-graphic-identities-oldschool--vintage-design/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:45 -0500 Pixiome art http://picocool.com/art/50-graphic-identities-oldschool--vintage-design/

Discover through this article, 50 identities graphic styles oldschool vintage and retro inspired patterns for years 20 to 50. From typography to colors, packaging the website through numerous hard copy, the revival of those years we plunge into graphic worlds nostalgic pastel hues.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/step-by-step-a-lego-typeface/ http://picocool.com/design/step-by-step-a-lego-typeface/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:19:15 -0500 emilychang design http://picocool.com/design/step-by-step-a-lego-typeface/

STEP BY STEP TYPEFACE by Short at the Behance Network.

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/the-silence-of-the-lambs-helvetica-movie-poster/ http://picocool.com/design/the-silence-of-the-lambs-helvetica-movie-poster/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:59:49 -0500 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/the-silence-of-the-lambs-helvetica-movie-poster/

A self initiated poster design based on an actual illustration of Hannibal Lecter that I drew some years ago. The drawing was done in pencil and charcoal only. It's sat in my archives for years, so felt I could add some more life to it by creating a movie poster from it.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/photoshop-magnet-kit/ http://picocool.com/design/photoshop-magnet-kit/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:19:20 -0500 sammigoat design http://picocool.com/design/photoshop-magnet-kit/

11 photoshop fridge magnets to display your takeaway menus in style :) Complete with toolbar, windows and colour swatches

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/wall·e--eve--pc-y-mac/ http://picocool.com/technology/wall·e--eve--pc-y-mac/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:06:24 -0400 elurko technology http://picocool.com/technology/wall·e--eve--pc-y-mac/

Despus de una semana cargada de presentanciones, una imagen vale ms que mil palabras.

7 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/the-zen-web-logo/ http://picocool.com/design/the-zen-web-logo/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:24:02 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/the-zen-web-logo/

These are my Freelance Logo Design Snapshots, just an initial glimpse of ongoing and completed logo and brand identity projects from my portfolio. This one is for a4The Zen Web', a colourful and clean logo mark with a unique font.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/maxim-mjödov-maha-shivaratri/ http://picocool.com/art/maxim-mjödov-maha-shivaratri/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:54:28 -0400 MikeGusto art http://picocool.com/art/maxim-mjödov-maha-shivaratri/

Award-winning photographer Maxim Mjdov went on a journey through Kathmandu, Nepal and visited the Shivaratri Festival and the Pashupatinath Temple, where he took these amazing pictures. The result is a collection of habitual daily situations in a world we know little about other than that which is portrayed on the T.V.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/pantone-bicycles-3-different-styles/ http://picocool.com/design/pantone-bicycles-3-different-styles/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:48:30 -0400 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/pantone-bicycles-3-different-styles/

I had no idea that Pantone Universe actually makes bikes. And three different ones; the City bike, a Folding Bike and the Basic 20. All of them come in various Pantone colors (of course), but only in Japan.

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/andrea-moresco-illustrations/ http://picocool.com/art/andrea-moresco-illustrations/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:26:43 -0400 MikeGusto art http://picocool.com/art/andrea-moresco-illustrations/

Italian graphic designer Andrea Moresco aka El Moro from Bologna recently unveiled his latest illustrations.The 28-year old artist draws inspiration from robots, sci-fi movies and Chinese paintings.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/remember--an-apple-a-day-----imjustcreative/ http://picocool.com/design/remember--an-apple-a-day-----imjustcreative/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:21:23 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/remember--an-apple-a-day-----imjustcreative/

A new typographic based poster design, free for you to download. This quote came about whilst on my usual daily rampage on Twitter. Just popped into being after hearing the usual debate about the virtues of Mac and/or PC. being a Mac fan, I ofcourse sided with Mac. Hence this poster. "Remember. An Apple a day keeps Vista at bay."Usual rules apply. Sarcasm, opinion and silly humour all used as essential ingredients for this poster. Don't sue me because you don't like it.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/dont-be-stupid-poster-1/ http://picocool.com/design/dont-be-stupid-poster-1/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:33:52 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/dont-be-stupid-poster-1/

To immortalize these well meaning words in printed and digital form : "The probability of somebody watching you is proportional to the stupidity of your actions."

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/the-brain-bureau-logo/ http://picocool.com/design/the-brain-bureau-logo/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:37:51 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/the-brain-bureau-logo/

These are my Freelance Logo Design Snapshots, just an initial glimpse of ongoing and completed logo and brand identity projects from my portfolio. This logo is for a4The Brain Bureau', a retro styled identity for a psychology group.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/designer-vs-client-video/ http://picocool.com/design/designer-vs-client-video/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:20:23 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/designer-vs-client-video/

This is just hilarious. A very smart interpretation of the thoughts and views of a designer listening to the insane ramblings of client.Contains profanity.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/origami-tea/ http://picocool.com/design/origami-tea/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:30:29 -0400 grodrigues design http://picocool.com/design/origami-tea/

Directed by artist Natalia Ponomareva from Russia, here is an amazing project with packaging of tea bags produced under the principles of origami. The bird forms and unfolds gradually while the tea infuses.

18 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/liza-de-luna-logo-design/ http://picocool.com/design/liza-de-luna-logo-design/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:50:24 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/liza-de-luna-logo-design/

Just a few ideas for a new logo project I am working on for Liza De Luna Design. Liza is a Interior, office and lobby designer based in Saudi Arabia.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/egypt-mother-and-child-photograph/ http://picocool.com/culture/egypt-mother-and-child-photograph/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:42:39 -0400 ImJustCreative culture http://picocool.com/culture/egypt-mother-and-child-photograph/

During a 3 month trek across Egypt, I spent some time in Cairo. Taken in thebeautifulgrounds of the Cairo Museum, under the shade of tree's. So this is where I was seated. Initially just taking in the sights and sounds, a mother and child sat down about 5ft away from me. Every so often, the kid would peer round the protective cover of his mum and look at me with these huge eyes. And snap snap...

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/star-wars-lego-chess-set-by-brandon-griffith/ http://picocool.com/art/star-wars-lego-chess-set-by-brandon-griffith/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:49:30 -0400 chungdesigns art http://picocool.com/art/star-wars-lego-chess-set-by-brandon-griffith/

Here's a cool chess set for all of you Star Wars fans out there. It is based off of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and is made up entirely of Legos.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/fondation-cartier-graffiti-writing-lookbook/ http://picocool.com/design/fondation-cartier-graffiti-writing-lookbook/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:55:13 -0400 MikeGusto design http://picocool.com/design/fondation-cartier-graffiti-writing-lookbook/

France's own Fondation Cartier created this specialized collection which contains over 1,000 works by 300 graffiti artists. Viewers have the option to look up different types of graffiti writing, either in alphabetical order from A-Z, or by street artist. Clicking on one letter will show you a small collection of pictures from the artist's catalogue - an awesome idea and a great resource for your future inspirationa4

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/i-want-a-bigger-logo-you-canrsquot-handle-a-bigger-logo-1/ http://picocool.com/design/i-want-a-bigger-logo-you-canrsquot-handle-a-bigger-logo-1/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:45:03 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/i-want-a-bigger-logo-you-canrsquot-handle-a-bigger-logo-1/

You worked in a creative department? You want great ads? You want a bigger logo?a4 The size of a logo, well tragic, doesn't sell productsa4 You weep for a bigger logo and you curse the art directors. You have that luxury. That the size of a logo doesn't sell product. I'd rather you went to lunch and said thank you. Nuf said.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/less-is-not-more-1/ http://picocool.com/design/less-is-not-more-1/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:41:10 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/less-is-not-more-1/

A clean helvetica typographic based poster design, free for you to download. I have never understood the phrase "less is more." How can a4more' really be a4less'. Frankly, it's a stupid saying. So, this poster put's things right, at least in my crazy crazy world. And if you want to really debate it, meet me down the pub for a beer.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/no--i-donrsquot-design-logos/ http://picocool.com/design/no--i-donrsquot-design-logos/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:31:04 -0400 ImJustCreative design http://picocool.com/design/no--i-donrsquot-design-logos/

A new typographic based poster design, free for you to download. This quote came about whilst I was playing on Twitter in response to something someone said. "No. I don't design logos. I pull them out of my ass."

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/alex-beltechi-steampunk-typography/ http://picocool.com/design/alex-beltechi-steampunk-typography/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:13:26 -0400 MikeGusto design http://picocool.com/design/alex-beltechi-steampunk-typography/

Alex Beltechi, a digital artist from Oradea, Romania has given the Steampunk typography treatment on an Old English styled typeface. Look at the close-ups to see what amazing detail he has gone to with this renderinga4

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/confederate-p120-fighter-combat-super-motorcycle/ http://picocool.com/design/confederate-p120-fighter-combat-super-motorcycle/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:09 -0400 ChrisFizik design http://picocool.com/design/confederate-p120-fighter-combat-super-motorcycle/

industrial Terminator-like motorcycle creation from Confederate Motor Company."The Fighter uses a massive 120-cubic-inch motor (1966cc) that provides 160 hp and 145 foot-pounds of torque. It's mounted in a lightweight aluminum frame, and promises nimble handling and a no-compromise riding experience"

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/hush-tags-up-brooklyn-model/ http://picocool.com/art/hush-tags-up-brooklyn-model/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:24:29 -0400 mymodernmet art http://picocool.com/art/hush-tags-up-brooklyn-model/

Here's a recent gem from one of our favorite UK-based artists Hush. Collaborating with Complex Magazine, Hush was paired up with a Brooklyn model named Melody. Here is the spectacular result.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/pure-process-how-great-creative-minds-think/ http://picocool.com/culture/pure-process-how-great-creative-minds-think/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:15:13 -0400 brainpicker culture http://picocool.com/culture/pure-process-how-great-creative-minds-think/

A fascinating research-project-turned-book-deal investigating how the advertising industry's greatest creative thinkers find and capture their ideas by having them illustrate their unique creative process visually.

13 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/typographic-visualization-of-every-ted-talk-ever-1/ http://picocool.com/design/typographic-visualization-of-every-ted-talk-ever-1/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:16:52 -0400 brainpicker design http://picocool.com/design/typographic-visualization-of-every-ted-talk-ever-1/

9,306 hours of culture's biggest brain cloud, condensed into a tiny semantic word cloud.

15 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/lifestyle/mypressi-twist-portable-espresso-machine-1/ http://picocool.com/lifestyle/mypressi-twist-portable-espresso-machine-1/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:25:41 -0400 jeepu lifestyle http://picocool.com/lifestyle/mypressi-twist-portable-espresso-machine-1/

The mypressi TWIST is the world's first truly portable espresso machine. It produces quality espresso rivaling traditional machines while giving espresso lovers unparalleled convenience and portability.The TWIST's unique pneumatic engine also ensures you can enjoy incredible coffee even where there is no external power. Just add hot water and get ready to forever change how-and where-you enjoy quality coffee.

20 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/pantone-for-seavees-sneakers/ http://picocool.com/fashion/pantone-for-seavees-sneakers/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:07:08 -0400 mmcgovern fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/pantone-for-seavees-sneakers/

With the creation of the 09/63, SeaVees celebrates the founding of Pantone, and the release of the first PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM in September 1963. For the first time in their 45 year history, Pantone has allowed an external design team into their hallowed archives. SeaVees has selected seven vintage colors from the original Pantone color guide. The palette, chosen from the only authentic guide known to exist, epitomizes the cool, casual style of California in 1963. The series production has been restricted to 1,963 pairs.

9 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/pepsi-natural/ http://picocool.com/design/pepsi-natural/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:41:27 -0500 cookiemonster design http://picocool.com/design/pepsi-natural/

The new Pepsi Natural. "All natural Cola" with only sparkling water, sugar and kola nut extract. The simple bottle design and fonts really stood out.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/veer-iphone-wallpapers-1/ http://picocool.com/technology/veer-iphone-wallpapers-1/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:57:45 -0500 julieallen technology http://picocool.com/technology/veer-iphone-wallpapers-1/

everyone loves helvetica, hey, they even made a movie about it. yardstick. cool. any anyone who disagrees can go eat their comic sans.let your love be known with these super smart wallpapers from veer. they're not new - but they're definitely an iphone must have.be sure to check out the veer site as they've just added a bunch of new designs - all of which are equally cool.

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/gerd-arntz-isotype/ http://picocool.com/design/gerd-arntz-isotype/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:51:19 -0500 emilychang design http://picocool.com/design/gerd-arntz-isotype/

ISOTYPE (The International System Of TYpographic Picture Education) was developed by the Viennese social scientist and philosopher Otto Neurath (1882-1945) as a method for visual statistics. Gerd Arntz was the designer tasked with making Isotype's pictograms and visual signs. Eventually, Arntz designed around 4000 such signs, which symbolized keydata from industry, demographics, politics and economy...Another outspoken goal of this method of visual statistics was to overcome barriers of language and culture, and to be universally understood. The pictograms designed by Arntz were systematically employed, in combination with stylized maps and diagrams. Neurath and Arntz made extensive collections of visual statistics in this manner, and their system became a world-wide emulated example of what we now term: infographics.

9 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/pencil-calendar/ http://picocool.com/design/pencil-calendar/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:44:44 -0500 emilychang design http://picocool.com/design/pencil-calendar/

The guys from Mytton Williams design have put together the pencil calendar, 12 pencils, 365 days, infinite creative possibilities. The pencil calendar consists of 12 color-coded pencils to indicate the seasonal temperature and the days of the year printed along the whole length of the pencil, allowing each day to be sharpened off. The minimal packaging is a traditional pencil box with a slide-out lid, so no further packaging is required for mailing. It is avaliable from the Mytton Williams site for 12.00, about $18 US.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/eye-vs--eye-iphone-color-game/ http://picocool.com/technology/eye-vs--eye-iphone-color-game/ Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:45:58 -0500 emilychang technology http://picocool.com/technology/eye-vs--eye-iphone-color-game/

The EYE vs. EYE iPhone game is "an intense color-matching duel that pits you against an opponent in a race of color accuracy. Challenge all comers and build your reputation for chromatic perfection. 2-players face off on opposite sides of the play field. A random color, the Target, is presented momentarily. Each player uses red/green/blue sliders to try and reproduce the Target color as closely as possible in a limited amount of time. Each player's color is compared to the Target and a percentage of accuracy is scored. The higher score wins. A series of games determine the highest average color accuracy. An infinite number of games can be played in a single contest." Download the app at the iTunes store.

13 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/typewriter-ribbon-tin-collection/ http://picocool.com/design/typewriter-ribbon-tin-collection/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:13:07 -0500 emilychang design http://picocool.com/design/typewriter-ribbon-tin-collection/

Janine Vangool at Uppercase gallery in Calgary shares her wonderful collection of vintage typewriter ribbon tins.

7 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/rubitone/ http://picocool.com/design/rubitone/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:44:17 -0400 emilychang design http://picocool.com/design/rubitone/

The Rubitone is a concept by Ignacio Pilotto, combining the Rubix cube with Pantone colors.

10 Vote(s) ]]>