Pink Light

In design, if I ever have to make something glow, I always add a touch of pink to the outer edge… a habit which actually started after I read Valis by Philip K Dick. It’s a reference to the phosphene activity he saw when Valis fired information into his brain.

The Flower

Proper Signage

Clear communication is important. Therefore i chose my words carefully when making this label.

Simple and effective; this statement is never not true… and normally the first thing people want to know when they find my cup mysteriously sitting on their desk.

Adbusting in Berlin

Brilliant!

photos courtesy of Just In Berlin

Here For Now (almost here!)

Music – Complete!
Album Art – Complete!
Mastering – (almost there!)

Friends… I am deeply deeply deeply satisfied with how this whole thing has played out.

Historically, I have had a hard time finishing personal projects… but as I’ve matured I have discovered new heights of patience, focus, and dedication. The last few tracks are off being mastered, and already this is the THE most complete production that has ever sprung from my brain. Nothing was rushed or compromised… but somehow I managed to avoid falling victim to my own ADD nature. For the first time, I have nitpicked the shit out of every detail of something, (from the music to the message to the album art) for years and actually finished what I started. I am still sort of shocked, to be honest.

I’ve spent virtually every free moment for the past 2 years working on this thing…  and now that it’s over, I’m not quite sure what to do with myself.

Oh and did I tell you that it’s coming out on Muti? (www.mutimusic.com)

I couldn’t be happier about that.  =) <– beaming swami

Only a few more weeks until the official release! Stay tuned… and thanks for all the love, support, and inspiration!

~S

Killer Motion Graphics

I saw “The Kingdom” a few weeks back… and even though the movie was kind of “ho hum” sensationalism, the intro blew me the fuck away. It is an amazing blend of info graphics, motion graphics and video footage… seamless and powerful.

luckily, the design group has it online for us to view =)
www.picagency.com/kingdom_movie.html

I am especially impressed with how there is 2D type floating in 3D space… and when the camera moves it creates differing text sizes that align in typographically sound ways on the horizon line. Also the 3D oil consumption bar-graph for the United States turning into the WTC was pretty clever.