by Prescott | 2008.06.29 | the industry
The following is a guest post I wrote for Jacob Cass‘ blog, Just Creative Design. Make sure you go back and check out some of JCD’s older articles. Photo by Tim Bones It is an unfortunate truth that in our society, engineers are underrated. Compared to the...
by Prescott | 2008.06.25 | advertising_print, advertising_tv & radio, design_history
This one’s a quick let-it-be-known post: AOL Money & Finance has compiled a list of the 25 most memorable and icons advertising spokespeople. This list is packed full of nostalgia for a kinder, gentler time, when advertising was a sentimental craft. We...
by Prescott | 2008.06.25 | brands & branding, China, design, national identities, WTF
There’s no shortage of superstitions in the world, especially in the world of sports and in the developing world. It’s no surprise then that the designer of the Beijing Olympic Mascots is taking heat for his cuddling little characters are being blamed for...
by Prescott | 2008.06.24 | this website
Some days, in spite of the free time, I simply don’t feel like blogging. (which is a shame because I still owe guest posts to FreelanceSwitch, The Dieline, and Brandcurve.)
by Prescott | 2008.06.22 | brands & branding, national identities, politics
In the first graphical step towards asserting his Presidentiality, Barack Obama’s campaign has debuted a government-style seal to compliment the existing logos and branded materials. The New York Times breaks down the seal, including it’s Latin motto, Vero...