It was a spooky friday at TAXI toronto. Boo!

We have all seen the trend in stunning light graffiti stop motion effects but this takes it to a new level using the iPad.

Read more at the Dentsu London blog:

dentsulondon.com/​blog/​2010/​09/​14/​light-painting/​

Released last Thursday, the decision to ditch the antiquated Compact “I haven’t bought one in 6 years” Disc and focus the icon on the music note, has caused quite the uproar. The new version of the icon seems to be following the standard “more is more” approach of on screen design: drop shadows, glows, bevels, gradients? – as quoted by this great article called Loony Tunes by Clinton Duncan on Brand News.

See the full article here well worth the read even just for the quote from steve jobs (in response to an email say the logo “really sucks”, Mr Jobs was rather pointed “We disagree. Sent from my iPhone”. Boom.)

There’s been an outpouring of  on Twitter (and a fake Twitter profile), a facebook page has been set up, but the best so far is from online screen grab sharing slash social networking site Dribbble. The site is overflowing with designers trying to out-do Apples icon.

This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.

The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) has been a cradle of enlightenment thinking and a force for social progress for over 250 years.

To learn more about the RSA, visit: http://www.thersa.org/

If you’re a New Yorker, odds are you’ve held one of Leslie Buck’s designs in your hands. Buck — who died earlier this week at the age of 87 — was the man behind the iconic blue, white, and gold coffee cups that you can still find at many bodegas and food carts around the city. Its proper name: the Anthora. (As his son explained to the New York Times, the name derives from the amphora vases flanking the cup’s exterior; in his father’s Eastern European accent, it sounded more like “anthora.”)

Buck — who had no formal training in art — opted for a Grecian-looking cup because so many of the city’s diners and coffee shops were owned by Greeks back in the ’60s. The cup’s friendly inscription (“WE ARE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU”) in Classical script is perhaps its most identifying trait. He made no royalties on his design for the Sherri Cup company, where he was a director of marketing at the time, but he did profit off of the increase in sales.

- by Caroline Stanley via Flavor wire

This gothic wallpaper designed by Carnovsky changes depending on the light shone at it. Maybe not something you want in your bedroom but a visual treat nonetheless. Perhaps business cards that change in the light or an OOH execution? This wallpaper is manufactured by Jannelli & Volpi, and debuting recently as part of their showcase at Milan’s Design Week.

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I don’t think anyone could miss this while picking up their luggage.

“To raise awareness of Visa’s sponsorship of the Pompeii exhibit at our National Museum, we greeted all visitors to Wellington Airport with a lava flow that ran around the baggage carousel. Complemented by traditional media, this ambient execution made sure nobody could miss our message.”

Spotted at: I believe in Advertising

Now that I have your attention. Check out the new amazing typographic Durex ads from German illustrator/designer Andrej Krahne. Not only tells it but demonstrates it.
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South Africa’s kulula airline’s recent rebranding will leave every passenger with a basic knowledge of aviation and aircraft. Now every traveler can even learn where the black box is. Check out the webisodes as well.