Do you know who Chip Kidd is? Probably not, since most people are not that interested in book designers. But, if you haven't seen this Ted talk, please watch it! Not only will it make you realize how fun and important book design can be, it will also entertain you. I was embarrassed to have …
be stevie nicks.
I hadn't heard about Tavi Gevinson until today, but man do I like her now! (Incidentally, I also love Stevie Nicks, so I loved the conclusion to this talk.) P.S. Another favourite Ted Talk. And this is genius, and funny! {Video via YouTube.}
birth of a book.
As you know I love books and have a vested interest in their continued production. Take a look at this gorgeous video from Glen Milner that shows how books were once (and sometimes still are) made. Video via The Telegraph.
funniest video. this year. (so far.)
This video had me laughing so hard I couldn't speak for several minutes. NSFW because your coworkers will look at you strangely when you snort and cry. And also because there is farting in it ... not ideal for coworker relations. Video via UCB Comedy.
happy friday.
Since it's been such a busy week, I didn't get to my usual Friday post. I do want to say, have a wonderful weekend, though! I'm looking forward to a drink with girls tonight, lots of cozy time at home while it rains and toast with jam. And ... What I wish my desk looked …
the joy of books.
Just watch.
cozy up.
Two videos that are making me feel cozy these days, and cozy is good, since there is snow coming down in the North Shore mountains right now. I saw the above video a few days ago and cannot stop thinking about it. If I were in that canoe, I think I'd be exhilarated and scared …
tribute.
Most graphic designers swear by their Macs. This cute, little video is a tribute to the beautifully designed computer that let's designers make ideas real, on the day the man who designed them has gone.
tree of codes.
I love being part of the process of book making, but my book making doesn't look like this! Above is a video of the making of Jonathan Safran Foer's Book of Codes. He basically made a book from another book. (Mind a little blown? Ya, me too. Check out the finished product, here.)
wearing men’s shirts.
I came across this video yesterday (well, Nick sent it to me). I love the idea of wearing men's shirts but since most men aren't anywhere near my height, men's shirts tend to fall below my knees, in a not-so-attractive way. This video shows how to convert a guy's shirt into a dress, a skirt …
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