Gmail Priority Inbox

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nt3gE9dGHQ&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] A new Gmail feature, big deal. And it’s not a big deal. But the simple animation, music and sound effects are cute and endearing, and make you happy. Nicely done, Google.  Read More

Paul Rand Retrospective

Imaginary Forces beautifully and artistically pays tribute to one of Graphic Design’s most cherished figures, Paul Rand. Rand was a powerhouse in the world of design, creating iconic identities for IBM, UPS, ABC, Yale University, among many, many others. The video uses interview footage with Rand, and shows great deft at animating his work to life. He has been posthumously inducted into The One Club Hall of Fame. This is a fitting look at this... Read More

Sherwin Williams Ad

A beautiful spot, brought to my attention by my new brother-in-law, Craig. Love the geometry.  Read More

Slowly, comes the light

A really nice animation from Ólafur Arnalds, set to music by Esteban Diácono.  Read More

The Animated GIF

Seemingly dead, or at least down-for-the-count, the classic Animated GIF is making a comeback.  And you know what? It’s due for one. When the internet was in its infancy, it was commonplace to see a website builder do anything to draw attention to itself.  And in those days, a spinning star, a blasting trumpet, or a neon green meowing kitten was fair game for web design. Indeed, the more plastered your site was with distracting, ugly spinners,... Read More

SmallHouse Part One

Here is the first adventure of SmallHouse, a new SmallSeries started in 2010 by Ben. Expect more scenic, thought-provoking adventures soon!  Read More