Walt Whitman and Inspiration

The immediacy, accessibility, and deliberacy of Walt Whitman’s poetry is something that anyone who designs communication could look to for inspiration.

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320 and up

Luke Wroblewski, author of Mobile First spent some time going over mediaqueri.es assembling the varying patterns used in responsive web design and gathered them for you. He’s diagrammed the patterns and linked to great examples to inspire you for your next responsive project. Enjoy.

You should also follow him on Twitter: @lukew

The Camera Co-Act

On one medium in one place, the Camera Co-Act is an ongoing collaboration of passionate creatives coming together to share their photographic talents. The Co-Act allows creatives to experiment and try new styles that may or may not be accepted by their current client field, creating a collection of inspirational photography that is unknowingly dynamic.

Follow them: @thecameracoact

Wilson Miner – When We Build

About a month ago, I discovered this collection of videos from the 2011 Build Conference. Speakers include Jason Santa Maria, Jessica Hische and Josh Brewer. Needless to say, they’re all I’ve watched lately.

Of all of the amazing presentations, Wilson Miner’s stood out the most. If you’re interested in emerging technology and it’s impact on design (you should be), you’ll love this video.

Try not to tear up. Enjoy!

By the way, I’m Eric.

Ralph McQuarrie

A little over a week ago, a man died whose name you may have never heard, but whose work you would recognize instantly (and probably from a very young age).

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McDonaldland Specification Manual




A 1970s version of Mayor McCheese and Ronald McDonald are only a few of the great highlights from this vintage collection of fast food packaging and advertising on flickr. See these photos and more vintage fast food here

via: feastingneverstops

God from the Machine

I’ve never owned a motorcycle, but I certainly wouldn’t rule it out after seeing the beautifully hand-crafted work of Deus Ex Machina (pronounced “day-us ex mack-ena”).

To put it into context, Deus are to motorcycles as Best Made Company are to axes.

Getting their start in 2006, Deus has since developed a great brand and timeless culture, celebrating creativity and individualism. Not only do they build amazing motorcycles, they also have their hand in surfboards, bicycles, clothing and prints as well. Do your self a favor and visit their site — you won’t be disappointed. View their site and in its entirety here.

Music Monday: Grimes – Oblivion

Happy Monday afternoon. Grimes dropped this video sometime last week. It’s pretty fantastic. You should watch it.