by Prescott | 2007.08.31 | brands & branding, design_product
Brand extensions have been on my mind lately. Not only because Susan G over at BrandCurve has been talking about them, but also because it’s kind of what I’m up to at work these days. I recently stepped ankle-deep into the brand extensions puddle with my...
by Prescott | 2007.08.30 | advertising_print, fashion, national identities
Only from Europe. Selling men’s underwear is always a tricky business. Because a lot of men are self-aware (in not completely insecure) they don’t like the fact that most underwear boxes feature hulking muscly men with their bits pointed out at your from...
by Prescott | 2007.08.29 | national identities
One could debate the difference between a ‘doll’ and an ‘action figure’, but one glance at this list of bizarre and inappropriate dolls and anyone will agree that these are worth some mention, if only for their ridiculous nature. I won’t...
by Prescott | 2007.08.28 | design, national identities
Just to prove the Internet is in fact a collection of all things random, here is a brilliant site that catalogs a massive collection of French manhole covers. I love how the designs vary so dramatically from the simple and modernist to the ornate and fanciful. Plus...
by Prescott | 2007.08.27 | brands & branding, fashion, New York
The US Open is upon us once again here in New York. And for the next fortnight, all eyes will be fixed on Maria Sharapova, among others. Tennis’ new blonde bombshell will be defending her title wearing a line of apparel inspired by New York City. What, huh? The...