Ikea fills store with cats for commercial

Saw this a couple of months ago:

Cool Ad for Law & Order

Monday, November 29 Class Schedule

Please be on time, and bring all your completed work as one small PDF on a portable drive.

Yarn bombed bike

Came across this in Soho on Saturday and took a picture:

more projection mapping on buildings

Here's a great blog post showing more building projections like what Ralph Lauren did.

http://motionographer.com/2009/07/24/building-projection-round-up/

Ralph Lauren 4D Experience

Hey, so my type professor showed us this video. It's a great example of innovative technology entering the mainstream. While I have my own opinions about Ralph Lauren, this video and the technology used is amazing.

Here's a Link to it On Youtube:

The Video

Roof Sex

My Friend Showed my this, and I love it.
Really cool Stop motion.
My Friend told me the creator was graduated from Pratt.

The Last Knit

I was doing reasearch for Knit ads, and accidently found this.

Continued Article from Post Below

Here is the article.... I noticed that it wasn't a direct link and I thought I would copy and paste it in order to spread the love faster!

2009 Research: 5,000 Passionate Knitters & Crocheters Speak Out

Gastonia, NC— It’s enjoyable! That’s the number one reason that knitters and crocheters (59%) participate in these crafts, according to an online survey conducted in late 2009 by the Craft Yarn Council of America (CYCA). They also enjoy making gifts (47%). In addition, knitting and crochet remain great stress relievers and creative outlets according to 42% and 41% of respondents, respectively.

The passion knitters and crocheters have for their crafts has been well documented in surveys CYCA has conducted since 1994. As in the past, CYCA has commissioned Research Incorporated of Atlanta, GA, to conduct a market research study in October. Two things distinguish the 2009 study from those in the past:
• For the first time, research was conducted online, and
• A record number of 5,045 knitters and crocheters across the country participated in the survey.

Respondents were recruited from a FaceBook ad and from invitations posted on the home pages of leading yarn manufacturers and CYCA’s home page. The sheer volume of respondents substantiates trends in consumers’ perception of these crafts and their motivation to purchase yarn and results in a sample error of +/- 1%. All regions of the country were represented and the data is projectable to all online knitters and crocheters.
Northeast 24%
Southeast 22%
Midwest 26%
West 13%
Northwest 7%
Southwest 8%

Taking into consideration that this study reflects the voice of the knitting and crocheting enthusiast who frequents the Internet, it is interesting to note the distribution of respondents across all age segments:
18% were 18-34 years old
19% were 35 to 44
29% were 45 to 54
28 % 55 to 64
8% 65+
And 66% of respondents said they both knit and crochet, while 22% said they crochet only and 13% said they knit only. Following are more highlights.

One of the reasons the number of knitters and crocheters has increased exponentially is that an amazing 76% of respondents reported they taught at least one person to knit or crochet in 2009. This enthusiasm and passion to teach others is shared by knitters and crocheters of all ages.

As the survey response proves, knitters and crocheters are active on the Internet. The most common uses of the Internet for knitting/crocheting are to find patterns (93%) and get new project ideas (83%). These percentages are fairly consistent across all ages, regardless of whether the respondent knits or crochets. Their favorite sites are those offering free patterns, are easy to navigate and provide patterns for all experience levels. Additionally, 68% of the respondents use yarn company web sites and 40% use retailer web sites for project ideas.

Sixty–seven percent of respondents use social media, including FaceBook (67%), Ravelry(38%), YouTube (29%),Twitter (16%), and MySpace (14%). While they may be online users, they also depend on a variety of print media for project inspiration. Seventy–six percent use knit and crochet magazines as a source of project ideas, 67% say they draw inspiration from free tear-off sheets and 50% get project ideas from large pattern books, small–format booklets and hardcover books.

Two Projects a Month…Plus Charity Items!
Crocheters and knitters made an average of 24 projects in 2009, compared to 21 projects in CYCA’s 2007 survey. According to 76% of respondents, scarves are their favorite project. Baby blankets came in second with 64%; hats and gloves at 63%; afghans and throws with 60%; shawls/ponchos/wraps at 52%, followed closely by other baby items, sweaters and vests. The fact that consumers reported they made multiples of a project--at least seven hats, six baby items, six scarves and six sweaters and vests—accounts for the increase in project volume.

Scarves and hats/gloves are most popular among knitters/crocheters age 18-24. Baby blankets and afghans are most popular with the 45-54 age group. Crocheters tend to make more baby blankets and afghans, while knitters make more sweaters and vests.

On average, 48% made at least one charity project in 2009. While respondents 65+ made the most charity items (65%), 31% of knitters/crocheters 34 and under reported making at least one charity project in 2009.

Knitters & Crocheters Purchase Yarn Once a Month
Fifty–one percent of respondents buy yarn at least once a month. This trend is consistent across all age groups, with the exception of the 18-24 year olds who purchase yarn less frequently. Consumers are motivated to purchase yarn when they see a yarn they like (58%) and a project they want to make (54%). Yarn on sale as a motivator comes in third at 45%.

When asked to rate the attributes most important to them when shopping for yarn, good color selection ranked number one with 85% of knitters/crocheters rating it a top priority; enough yarn in stock came in second (80%), best prices ranked third (73%), followed by preferred brands (69%). When asked their reasons for selecting their primary yarn retailer, the top five reasons were good selection of colors (58%), yarn brands I prefer (46%), convenient location (43%), best prices (42%), and enough yarn in stock (39%).

Future Plans
Seven in ten (71%) knitters/crocheters surveyed report they will make more projects in 2010 and 27% say they will make the same number. These percentages are the same for knitters or crocheters. Interestingly, it’s the 18–24 year old group that says they plan more projects (75%)! And they plan more of their favorite things: scarves (65%), hats and gloves (64%), blankets and afghans (53%), shawls and ponchos (49%) and sweaters and vests (44%).

Conclusion
Knitters/crocheters continue to be passionate about their craft. They simply enjoy it and gain great creative satisfaction from making gifts and teaching others. They are in stores frequently to buy yarn and an amazing 98% plan to make as many or more projects in 2009.

The members of the Craft Yarn Council of America are committed to continuing to inspire these enthusiasts with innovative products and designs both in print and on the web, along with programs to reach and educate new consumers to the fun and beauty of knitting, crocheting and crafting with yarn.

Article from the Craft Yarn Council

I came across this article when I was researching about yarn and its hobbies associated with it (like knitting and crocheting). Its published by the "Craft Yarn Council" and has statistics from a survey they gave out in 2009 that called to all knitters and crocheters to participate in to see how they feel about their hobby.

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/know.html

Yarn Art

I was looking for ideas for Lion's Brand and came across these paintings by Rania Hassan

sweet call of duty black ops commercial ad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pblj3JHF-Jo

Prints Gone Wild

This is kinda last minute but check out this print show. Should be cool!

NYC Art Book Fair!

You guys probably know about this but it's this coming weekend and it's free and it starts on Thursday night and it's gonna be super cool!

my childhood

Attack Ads Circa 1800

Moving Stamp

Saw this and reminded me of the stamps we were looking at in class.

http://creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2010/october/anton-corbijn-kesselskramer-shortest-film-tnt

Some modern stamp designs with great color palettes.

Logo Rules

rule #1

Penzeys Logo

Consider using the packaging/jar(s) as the branding, as an alternative to the logo, if appropriate.

IF

Albert Watson Opening

This Thursday, October 21, 6pm

HASTED KRAEUTLER

537 w24th Street

NYC

got my mind on my money and my money on my mind

There are several upcoming creative opportunities. First, our annual Halloween Costume Contest, which has many categories, including pumpkin carving. Second, Fishes Eddy, which is flat-out terrific. In addition to bragging rights, both have impressive cash prizes. Go for it.

Gorgeous Little Posters

Stamps. The largest stamp show of the year opens this week, free. It's geeky, in a good way.

Blurb Pop Up NYC

Online book publisher Blurb has a pop-up store opening this week, with 10 days of interesting workshops.

Looks like they are going back..

http://mashable.com/2010/10/11/gap-logo/

Battle Under the Bridge

Skate Jam this Saturday!

Logos

And another link... This website has a collection of really interesting logos. Some are better than others, but if you have time, definitely click through the pages.

http://logofaves.com/

Vintage Style Ads

Here are some cool vintage style ads that were done about Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Skype. It was for a campaign called "Everything Ages Fast" for Maximidia Seminars. I just thought the style and idea was great.

http://illusion.scene360.com/design/10881/everything-ages-fast-facebook-youtube-twitter-and-skype/

Business card archive

Was talking about business cards with a couple people from class on Monday.. here's a whole archive of cool ones.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailypoetics/sets/72057594104389710/

Creative Tipp-Ex Ad

Cool interactive YouTube video for Tipp-Ex, a correction fluid:

"DONT DRIVE SLEEPY"

Knirps logo & photos

The new Knirps logo and product shots available here.

Class @ ADC TONIGHT

A reminder that class tonight is being held at the Art Directors Club, for the opening of "The Creative Process Illustrated" from 7-9pm. I have RSVPed with my name (Niko Courtelis) and 16 Pratt students. Find me, I'll be taking attendance.

Art Directors Club Gallery

106 West 29th Street

between 6th and 7th Aves.

New York City

Subways: Closest stops are 1/9 or R/W to 28th St.

Details here.

These decks r sick and i dont even skateboard

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Hydro74-Laser-Etched-Skateboards/713193

Cool Ad for Knirps Umbrellas

ComD Imaging Lab

Find out what's new in the ComD imaging lab and what's available to you.

Information sessions are being held:

Monday September 13

Friday September 17

12:45-1:00 (approximately)

Brilliant & Bad Ass

James Victore Book Release

Victore will be speaking with Michael Bierut and Paul Sahre, and a book signing will follow the talk.

Tuesday, September 14 at 7PM

The School of Visual Arts Theatre

333 West 23rd Street

Free

Guatemala anyone?

I just received an email about a Graphic Design Internship with a travel company in Guatemala! Anyone seriously interested please contact me ASAP. And find your passport.

School's Out…

have a nice summer!

Which font?

http://inspirationlab.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/soyouneedatypeface.jpg

Shepard Fairey

SHEPARD FAIREY
MAY DAYMay 1 - 29, 2010
Opening

Saturday, May 1, 6 - 9 PMDEITCH PROJECTS
18 Wooster Street 
WWW.DEITCH.COM

Pratt Rocks

This Saturday, May 1st check out recent Pratt grads, Mike Del Rio, Sophie Dupin, and Charlie Tippie (Shiloh Gray) at a free Webster Hall show.

Must RSVP for +3 passes.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/bNG0N1

We did it.

Thank you to all the Pratt students who came out to help make NYCamo a 1,584 foot success!

1 on 1

Please prepare one PDF file as follows:

All three campaigns

1. Million Trees NYC

2. Ticonderoga

3. Lion Brand Yarns

Name your file with FirstLastname.PDF

Use reduce file size feature.

Please be on time, or lose your place.

Check that the files, thumb drives, hard drives are working.

Bring questions and comments about this class.

ComD Agency thoughts.

knitting needle

while working on the lion brand yarn campaign, i had to google images of knitting needles.

this is what i got...

Miracle kid Kumkum escaped blindness despite stabbing herself in the eye with a sewing needle.

The 18-month-old girl was playing on a bed with the needle when she fell on to the floor causing it to pierce her eye.

Doctors in India battled to save her sight and after surgery she made a full recovery with full vision to her eyes.

//

remember ! 

live each day to the fullest, and be thankful you are alive today, unharmed !

 ... by knitting needles

NYCamo

Please join me in helping “camouflage” a dingy stretch of Queens Boulevard one third of a mile long.

Over a three day period, between 150-250 volunteers are needed to stencil and paint a design along a pedestrian walkway and bike lane at Queens Plaza 1,584 feet long.

The design, NYCamo, is a brightly colored camouflage pattern based on the shapes of the five boroughs of New York City. The commission was awarded by the NYC Department of Transportation Urban Art Program.

Dates

Stencil Day 1: April 22nd 10am-4pm

Stencil Day 2: April 23rd 10am-4pm

Paint Day: April 24th 9am-4pm

rain or shine

Location

Queens Plaza Overpass

Queens Boulevard between Jackson & Skillman Avenues

DIrections

G, R or V train to Queens Plaza

Contact

Niko Courtelis

nikoc@earthlink.net

646.415.2300

Facebook: NYCamo

April 12th

A reminder class will meet at Lion Brand Yarn Studio on Monday, April 12th at 5pm. The studio is at 34 West 15th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, here is the logo.

spring-y shots

in honor of a beautiful day...

http://timothysaccenti.com

Sonar

Sonar

Beautiful Video

Doodlers Anonymous

As I was doing research for our current Ticonderoga Pencil campaign I came across this really amazing website called Doodlers Anonymous. The blog style site was created by RISD graduates who are all working in the design field. The works are mostly by illustrators who are the creators friends as well as people from all over the world. The styles of the doodles vary greatly and it's really exciting to see different peoples' work. Enjoy!

great designer

Noma Bar is a man of few strokes. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. His talent lies in his efficiency in depicting characters and social issues. With bold colors, shapes and one or two icons he captures the spirit of a person. Other times he communicates a message on a social issue with amazing clarity while adding a bit of humor to everything. Whether the message is about violence or equality, his straight-forward visual approach is refreshing.

*Passage from grain edit: interview and more of Bar's works at grainedit.com/2010/03/17/noma-bar-interview/

takes me back

elastika.org/2010/03/paper-game-boy/

nice retouching

Repaint Times Square

The NYC Department of Transportation has announced a design competition for the Times Square Urban Plaza, and $15,000 will be awarded to the selected artist.

funny

make ball sacks

not really related to advertising.. but i found it pretty interesting.

HAHA, enjoy

Cinema 4D tutorial - Balls Mapping from Smearballs on Vimeo.

This is a great song by little dragon. I find it surreal and uplifting....enjoy.

not very commercial

this is a creepy yet beautiful commercial i came across for fuel tv

"true love will find you in the end." I'm inspired by that line...no matter how hard I search, what I love most usually finds me. Things I unintentionally stumble on, I enjoy most. In other words go with the flow and let things come to you.

Prada Spring 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUzSR7i_Ee4

Prada is known for having innovative ads. This short film, "First Spring," was shot by Yang Fudong

to promote Prada's spring menswear. My imaging class was shown this and had mixed opinions about

a 9 minute ad but I think its a compelling way to break out of print and to make advertisements more artistic.

sorry if the link doesn't work

Carry Hope

Print Magazine has invited 12 artists to choose a cause and design a tote bag to be sold to raise money for the charity of their choice. And now they are opening submissions up to anyone. Deadline 3.15.10