Sony Bravia Bunnies

I have waited for this ad to come out for so long, and it was well worth the wait. Just look at the detail. Apparently hundreds of play-doh rabbits were shipped in from the UK and then animated in New York city by an animation team. I do not need to say much about this. Another great and original advertisement for Sony Bravia televisions.

Diesel Website

This is one of the most interesting websites that I have come across in a while. On a sheerly interactive level, this could keep me entertained for a long time. It seems that the aim of the website is not to provide direct information, but instead it is experiential providing the user with an insight into Diesel's 'world'. It is more of an adventure than an information based site. That is not to say that it isn't functional. It is. It works very well and seems to be very intuitive.

The screen shot below is what most impressed me on the site. This section appears to be stitched into the screen by two enchanted needles. The design is beautiful. Type is just right and on brand. Is this the future of the website? A complex all singing all dancing space which leaves the user engrossed? It could just be.


www.diesel.com

Sketches Of Frank Gehry

I saw this documentary film about a year ago. It was shown to me by my tutor at the time, Connie Hwang of the University Of Florida, Graphic Design program. It truly left its mark and has been an inspiration to me ever since. Directed and narrated by Sydney Pollock, it takes you on a voyage into Gehry's life, his stunning architecture and the way he creates such breathtaking buildings.

What I find most intriguing about Gehry's work is the human connection that he has with a building. He personalises it so intensely, with an innate feel of what will work and what will not. The faith that he holds in his own judgement has led him to create such buildings as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and the Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles, USA to name but a few.

The films real focus is upon the transition from his sketches: mere scribbles on the paper, to fantastic works of art, which some say can be threatening to artists wanting to exhibit their work in his buildings. I really admire Gehry's involvement in all projects and how he is not afraid to fail. Yet he often does. Critiques are never too easy on Gehry's buildings and they often cause a stir in the public eye. But this film has reinforced my already admirable view of a talented and hard working man. His wisdom and patients come through in the documentary and make him my number one modern architect.

Hitchhikers Choice

This stop motion music video for Minilogue was created by Kristofer Strom. The video is brilliantly complex, showing wonderful characters morph in and out of being, altering their arm lengths, body shapes and expressions throughout. It was all done on a white board, enabling the artist to erase parts of the illustrations without disrupting the flow of the rest. It is a very impressive piece of art and a compelling music video. Strom's website is also fun and full of character.

www.ljudbilden.com

www.minilogue.com