Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category

80 Freakin’ Awesome Album Covers

As a designer I love album art sometimes more than the music itself. Therefore I’ve collected 80 of my favourite album covers for everyone to enjoy. The genres range from death metal, to Disney and everything in between. I’ve tried to include a mix of illustration, detailed graphic design, and stunning images.

2010 Winter Olympics Medals

The 2010 Winter Olympic games officially open tomorrow night and Canadians are hungry for gold. The Olympic medals, designed by Omar Arbel and Corrine Hunt, are stunning. The unique undulating surfaces are representative of the rolling landscape of the greater Vancouver area while the laser engraved west coast aboriginal artwork is a tribute to Canadian [...]

30 Years Of Olympic Medals

In honour of the 2010 Winter Olympics being help in my home country, Canada, I’ve decided to do my small part for the design community. Sure the games are about brother-hood, friendship and the competitive spirit but let’s get serious here for a moment, when it comes to the Olympics it’s all about the bling. [...]

Holy Crap Its Holograms

Star Wars and Star Treck fans rejoice, the Graphics Lab 360 Light Display offers a synergy between our favourite science fiction movies and the real world. This neat little contraption creates real life holograms… well kind of. The 360 light display projects high speed video onto a quickly spinning mirror, reflecting an accurate 360 image [...]

25 Excellent Bottle Designs

Like many of my fellow countrymen I enjoy the odd glass of wine, shot of tequila or beer bonk. What can I tell you I’m Canadian. What I enjoy even more, however, are the bottles that house some of my favorite wines and spirits. Below are 25 Excellent Bottle Designs.