in Prague
Yesterday evening I came across this sign in a street in Prague. A more descriptive approach, it reminds me a comic book frame.
Add comment July 18th, 2008
wimbledon + branding
We went to Wimbledon last weekend and saw all matches on court one. I enjoyed the rituals and formality of the event. For me Venus Williams was the day’s highlight. What I found most interesting was the event branding. All the starategic places where symbols and logos were situated. Besides Nike, Reebok, etc. endorsing players, Polo is one of the core brands you constantly see, all '’ball boys'’ wear navy caps and polos with a humungus polo symbol, impossible to miss. The other strong brand is Fila strategically placed on the ‘’ball boys'’ sneakers’ soles… unmissable given their kneeling throughout the matches. And of course the wimbledon brand in '’line judges'’ dress code, from sneakers, color pallete to shirt patterns, a whole visual language for the event.
Add comment July 6th, 2008
Thailand, pictogram #three
In a Thai park. I wish these pictograms were everywhere…
Add comment June 29th, 2008
Thailand, pictogram #one
When you do not speak and read the local language, some thoughts on a universal language… and the power of shapes araise.
Add comment June 24th, 2008
china design now
I went to the China Design Now exhibit at the V&A museum. As all the V&A featured exhibits, China Design Now is very well curated and interesting. I’ve never been in China, I’ve always wanted to go, and now even more.
The exhibit is organized in three areas. Shenzen: Frontier City, focusing on print, digital media, product, editorial design and music. The second area is Shanghai: Dream City, featuring product, fashion, advertisement, celebrity culture and status symbols. The last areas focuses on Beijing: Future City, showcasing the architectural explosion; big statements about Chinese heritage and their expectations of the future…
A zoom into Chinese culture, China Design Now is worth visiting and comes down on July 13th/08.
Add comment May 6th, 2008
BA
News stand in Buenos Aires. Photo taken early this year during my family holiday.
Add comment May 5th, 2008