Pattern Pulp

Music: Andy Gilmore & Ghostly




Stare at Andy Gilmore‘s works and we promise you’ll get lost. Using meticulous shades of gradation, line and pattern, Gilmore creates intricate spreads that evoke black hole sensations of time and movement.

In a recent collaboration with Ghostly, a record label and culture curator out of Ann Arbor, Gilmore’s devised a limited run of prints entitled, meno mosso. “The meaning of meno mosso in relationship to this piece, and my work in general, is rooted in the idea of using music to manipulate one’s perception of time in the creative process. Meno mosso being defined in music as less quickly.

Video Splicing for Spring




Who else has been noticing the latest trend in video segmentation? Coming from the music and fashion worlds, it appears as though directors have been splicing with Mondrian in mind. From Barney’s latest “shop the video” campaign to Kate Spade’s blog endorsement of The Young Veins’ Take a Vacation to Duffy Higgins and John Jaxheimer’s product video for Pret-a-Surt’s resort line, the visual similarities are congruent, multi-layered and rather fun to watch.

Creative City Tour: Austin, Texas




So you’re Austin-bound for this year’s SXSW and you’re ready to be inspired. Guess what, you’re in luck! Last year’s trip to interactive was an extremely fun week full of interesting folks and creative must-sees. Be it shopping on South Congress, tunes on East 6th or five-star trailer grub, it’s hard to be disappointed when visiting this city. Whether you’re a seasoned regular or new to the Austin scene, follow along, take the tour and let us know what you think!

  1. 1. Austin Texas Music Mural, East 6th at the Driskill Hotel
  2. 2. Iron Works BBQ: Best corn on the cobb for the veggies- Great ribs for the carnivores. (100 Red River Street)
  3. 3. Stag: Freeman’s-esque men’s store with a burly meets hip lifestyle twist. Fantastic product and displays. (1423 S. Congress Ave.)
  4. 4. Uncommon Objects: Hands down, the most inspirational store on S. Congress. The owners are retail display geniuses. (1512 South Congress)
  5. 5. The Fifth Gallery: Great underground prints. (305 E. 5TH- below Action Graphics)
  6. 6. Tesoros: Skull-inspired folk art galore. (1500 S. Congress)
  7. 7. Big Top Candy Shop: Vintage speakers to accompany a vast array of sugary sweets. (1706 S. Congress)
  8. 8. Emos: Multi-room dive bar bedecked with really rad posters. Name appropriate. (605 Red River)
  9. 9. Jo’s Coffee: Perfect coffee and sandwich joint. Also ideal for business meet-ups. (242 W. 2nd St.)
  10. 10. Gallery D: A hip array of clothing, art and shoes, curated by former Barney’s buyer, Emily Keast. (436 W. 2nd St.)
  11. 11. Amy’s Ice Cream: The best midday pick me up. Utterly delish. (1301 S. Congress)
  12. 12. By George: Another boutique with Anthropologie-like wall displays. (1400 S. Congress)

Lady Gaga's Born This Way




Lady Gaga’s much anticipated video for Born This Way was released this morning. The entire 7:20 minutes are an exercise in visual stimulation to the nth degree. Both commercial and extraordinarily creative, Gaga’s team has successfully woven wet kaleidoscopes, high art references and popular culture together for a playful and catchy accompaniment. Bravo!

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Trend: Evening Projections




After returning from the Alt Design Summit, it was fairly evident that incorporating ‘surprising’ touches into your party planning is a very big deal. I’m no stranger to this concept, as I’m often hired to design content for branded activities, however the DIY spirit was in full effect, reminding me to keep a few things off the adobe punch list.

Using digital technology, projections and a starry night theme, all of the imagery above overlaps in one way or another. Casting gem-like projections on back-lit silhouettes, this party, from the pages of Elle Decor proves that subtlety can be elegant and luxurious. Keeping with the color scheme of blue and white, Sofitel, the luxury hotel chain evokes a Peter Pan-like mood with floating pillows. Applying this concept to an enormous symphony hall ceiling, Departures Magazine shares a the stunning results of a concert fueled video projection.


Music: The Suzan's Pattern Explosion




Back in July, I returned from Tokyo so excited about the Japanese girl band, The Suzan. Since those warmer days, this wonderfully spunky troupe has been on a roll. Recently signed to DJ A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records, this new video for their first single, Home makes it easy to see their star potential. Slightly reminiscent of Marco Brambilla‘s work, sans death and doom, this video exudes patterns, kaleidoscopes and innocent fun. Click here to watch, & here to buy!

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