{ you know that we own you }

I know that I haven't posted much on my thoughts on the whole oil spill. I think this lil' ditty is cute, esp. the line about big corporations in China. damnit bp! way to ruin so much! (thanks gaga remake... singing isn't great.. but cute lyrics!)

Chik-Fil-A... yes! please!

Why hasn't chik-fil-a had a spicy chick sammie before? well regardless... reserve your's today (it's free)! I'm goin on June 3rd around 2ish.. if you wanna see me there!
http://www.getspicychicken.com/

So you might of Heard

I got a new kitty (the last pic has Shredder in it too!) The name on the kitty is still out.. please suggest or vote for you fave in the comments... right now we like
1.nibbler (my fave)
2. euclid
3. ninja
4. jamal
5. chimichanga

Thinking is Fun!

I definitely need a vodka martini too!


Thinking Is Fun from Davis Silis on Vimeo.

{ type hype! }

Thanks to Jennifer (once again) for the great gtalk link! So you need a typeface is like any other infographic, but a million times more awesome and nerdy cause it's type related! Check it! {via}

{ eye candy XII }

Seems like this weekend is heavy on the eye candy.. but what can I say, I've been searching for inspiration for some great logo designs for a project I'm trying to finish up today. LogoDesignLove posted this a few weeks ago, and I just found it and fell in logo design love. I was especially in love with the 'a's.. enjoy!
Check out the full set too! {via}

{ Hobo Chic }

Apparently this dude in China is quickly becoming a fashion icon and trendsetter. Refered to as Brother Sharp, he has a distinguished snarl, cig hanging out of mouth, his layering and mixing of woman's clothing is his signature, but I guess a homeless dude doesn't have much choice but to do so to stay warm. Many have tried to help him out, or even get to know his story, but remember .. he is homeless and straight up craz-zay!  {via}

{ eye candy XI }

Reading through my googlebuzz today (which really only happens like once a month.. sorry google) I found this great post via Franklin which is really via COLOURlovers... I found this video and the vintage graphics fun! enjoy!

{ I think I need an Ipad }

So shredder can have as much fun as this lil' kitty... Thanks for the gtalk link Jennifer!

{ NYC was attacked by 8 bit creatures }

Oh no! in the new short film from Patrick Jean, we see NYC seized and invaded by our fave. 8 bits. Residents of Earth Beware.. they are coming! ctm.

{ watch out! }

Within the next day or so, M + J Design Bureau is going to launch...yes, I'm the M in M + J. be sure to check it out regularly and if you need a personal website, stationary, print media, or wall graphic or interior done. Let me know! also here's a sneak peak at the home page....

{ what I've been working on }

some lil' web designs I've been toiling away on... I'll keep you posted on which one they go with, but the bottom is def. my fave!

{ linxxx luv }

Here's some great finds I have been holding on too...
1. Design Observer.  posted a great collection of vintage cigarettes and photos... not that I'm a smoker, but I think had I lived 50+ years ago I wouldn't be able to turn it down, it was so damn glamorous! {via}


2. Friends of Type . this great site was a stumble / recommended to me via Nubbytwiglet (which I know I mention all the damn time - so if you haven't check her out). but I knew I would love this site as soon as I opened it and saw in green, orange, and white 'D'yer Wanna Be a Spaceman?'. this was without a doubt one of my fave Oasis bsides, and the graphic on the site was hot2death. linxxx luv fo'sho. {via}


3. Have you heard of Senoa Dancing? they were a new wave group from way back when... but do you recognize the singer? cause you should. It's Ricky Gervais, from the Office (UK) The Invention of Lying. This cute pudgy fellow actually tried a serious time singing new wave... just too funny! {via}

4. Fashion Indie's Top 10 Favorite Fashion Pervs (nsfw). but totally worth it. A nice lilttle collection of some classy yet creepy peoples, like tom ford, karl lagerfeld, and the grandmama madonna. {via}

5. Schrute Farms . yes, that's right you can leave Schrute Farms a nice lil' review on trip advisor. and if you don't leave one, atleast check out the others... ctm!

6. W+K Studio . a nice graphics firm. and worth the book mark. {via}

7. Hoefler & Frere-Jones . who doesn't need another great tutorial / write up on fonts? here the H&FJ folks help us out with 4 different ways to combine fonts! thnxxx {via}

{ what's old is new }

some fantastic vintage beer graphics / cans {via} I am in love with LITE BEER, so simple, and so bold!

{ eye candy... well... sort of.... }

It's infographic time! and I usually post these under eye candy (insert continuing roman numerals) but these graphics aren't particularly beautiful, and are in fact crude... looking like they came from an export in excel/ But...they do get the job done. Illustrating the problems rappers face and their daily life. it's def. ctm-worthy. (via).

{ a firm of inspiration }

Kell Munoz Architects first caught my eye via design vagabondia with their new design for the Texas Fine Arts Center. The use of color in the stark landscape is what really got me, but after fumbling through their website (which is a lil clunky and loads all weird and the background on the project page seems really disconnected ... but all that aside) had 2 or 3 projects worth bookmarking. It's a low key eye candy, and a few reoccurring post. Enjoy!

{ Ohhh and how could I forget! }

Happy Easter! I'm not religious by all means, but Easter is still a great excuse for family, friends, and great food! (so count me in!) I hope you'all have a great Easter!

{ Hipsters Attack! }

Found this via a friend's post on Facebook, and it was just too funny not to share... and who doesn't like seeing the hipsters being poked fun at?

{ ctm. }

I want to be this

Acid Girls - Lightworks OFFICIAL VIDEO dir. Steven Ilous from Steven Ilous on Vimeo.


Check out that skank at minute 1.07, she's so smug about throwing the first stone (really cake)... I think I am going to try to live everyday like this!

Even Barbie Doesn't want to be an Architect

Earlier this year, there was a poll on the Matel website for fans to vote on Barbie's next career. I believe it was Architect, News Anchor, Computer Engineer, and obviously something else not as of much importance. Well the votes are in, and I guess with this economic recession, even Barbie didn't want to venture into Architecture... I mean, who could blame her? I could easily count more of my arch-y friends who are unemployed than employed. I mean, I guess I anticipated News Anchor Barbie, but I mean, really?!? how many 'cool' computer engineers do you know? I think the IT crowd are the coolest, and throwing Barbie in the mix... either Jen and Roy would kill her or it might be the spiciest IT Crowd ever!

Eye Candy part IX

Posting these is pretty much my fave! nothing gets me more excited than finding 2cool graphics, websites, or designs and sharing them with you guys (hoping you care). Here's a good one for all those Beatles and info graphic fans, Charting the Beatles! (via)

Self Reference

The lyrics of the Beatles include a number of references to their own previous songs. This diagram explores these connections, noting the exact referencing lyrics and at what point in each song they can be found.

This is the madness that happens when a country has no beaches

Time to get down and hispanic! Just in case you missed it, last SNL was a pretty awesome, I'm not emBEARassed to admit I'm a huge JLo fan, so this SNL seemsed extra awesome!

One of the best skits was the station Telemundo covering the winter olympics. I am always a fan of poking fun at hispanics, and this nailed it! Not to mention, since I am dating a cute Canadian which is really just a Mexican with a sweater. Watch below... (and take note of Hector's too cool member's online jacket... gotta get me one!)

this skit also got me remembering ?Que Hora Es? one of the best pokes at the ol' hispanic telenuevo and that ridiculous spanish class we all took in 4th grade. I can't tell you how many times I've zoned out and think about just rattling on about pollo or the bibliotheque... you know, so I sound legit...

the color of the year!

I know I might be a lil' behind on the updates, but I am PSYCHED! to have this be the new color of the year! Predictions are saying Pantone 15-5519 (turquoise) is the hip color for 2010. I am a HUGE fan, and it's a welcomed changed from that plum color last year. (via)

A little update...

I know it's been too long! I have been super busy and the blog is taking the toll. I have new opportunities on the horizon (which I'll update you on as they continue to unfold). But let's get started on what's goin' on in my life and the world that interests me.