by Prescott | 2008.07.31 | brands & branding, New York
There are a ton of chain stores in New York. Most of them serve food. While New York, with its dynamic and on-the-go lifestyle, prefers coffee to sit-down meals, the news still doesn’t sit well (no pun intended). The top brands are outlined in a new study from...
by Prescott | 2008.07.30 | cinema, design_print, video games
Max Payne, the instant cult classic video game of recent years, is to become a movie. Go ahead and sigh, and then take a look at these posters. Max Payne, the game, introduced a very gritty and dark style of art direction to the small screen. Based on the not-for-kids...
by Prescott | 2008.07.25 | advertising_print, cinema, politics
Jim Carrey’s Yes Man, click here for a larger view » Check out the poster for the new Jim Carrey movie “Yes Man”. Try and tell me this isn’t heavily inspired by Barack Obama’s campaign posters and the overall style of art direction found...
by Prescott | 2008.07.24 | brands & branding, design
People are talking about Starbucks lately. They’re close locations, laying off staff, losing money, facing the same old sniping from labour and trade groups, and fresh whipping from coffee lovers. (no pun intended) So maybe a brand overhaul is in order....
by Prescott | 2008.07.23 | this website
In a matter of hours, I’ll be on my way to Puerto Rico. It’s been 4 years since my last visit to the island and more than 2 since I had a proper vacation of any sort, where the sole purpose was to relax and do vacationey stuff. I’m looking forward to...