My summer of music, technology and theatre

I’ve neglected my blog over the last few months. But that’s not to say I haven’t done or made anything cool. I’ve been a very busy bee.

Story Time: Pentagram Turns 40

The Forty Story from Pentagram on Vimeo. How do you measure, measure a year? Or 40? Or even 25? Logo/identity whizzards, Pentagram, put together a really compelling narrative for their 40th anniversary. What made it so satisfying is that they managed to capture the essence of their brand, company and business and convey it in… Continue reading Story Time: Pentagram Turns 40

4HourProject: iPad Sleeve!

My latest 4HourProject isn’t like anything I’ve ever done before. In the sense that it’s actually useful. I made an iPad sleeve on Sunday using a pattern by a local company called Pattern Patti. While the cutting, sewing and finishing only took 4 hours, I spend probably another two hours wondering

Toilet Humor from Down Under (Droga5)

“David Whittaker,” a great new video from Fiona  McGee  is one of the best stories I’ve seen in a while. It’s a short film/documentary about a an Australian body builder  and the incredible dedication that he (and his fiancee) share for the sport. Watch it first, then let’s talk below. And watch out for the… Continue reading Toilet Humor from Down Under (Droga5)

What I Learned: Catching Up with CODO

CODO is a identity firm in indianapolis built by Isaac Arthur and Cody Fague, two talented, affable chaps who are passionate about design, beer and creating unique identities (not necessarily in that order). They are the brains and heart behind some of my (and likely your) favorite identities in Indy, The Libertine, Tomlinson Tap Room and Pogue’s Run.… Continue reading What I Learned: Catching Up with CODO

Audacity, hard work and big ideas

Ken Honeywell is a Creative Director at Well Done Marketing in Fountain Square. He has over 30 years of experience as a copywriter and creative director and is one of the chaps behind Tonic Ball, an annual fundraising music festival. When he’s not creating great work , you can find him running Punchnels.com, a web magazine, and working on… Continue reading Audacity, hard work and big ideas

Dumbo, Disney and some East Side LOVE!

What do Robert Indiana’s Love, Dumbo and 101 Dalmatians have in common? Arsenal Tech, a 100 year-old high school on the east Side of Indianapolis that has educated the likes of Robert Indiana, Bill Peet (Disney animator/director) and other important artists. The Harrison Center for the Arts is celebrating that legacy by showing 100 years… Continue reading Dumbo, Disney and some East Side LOVE!