Sliver of Time

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Miska Knapek creates amazing photos which display a full 24-hours of time in one single photograph.

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Pantone Clock

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I am a design geek, and a fan of unique clocks. This is perfection.

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Stupid Words

This isn’t my first – and not likely to be my last – entry complaining about churches and their horrible presentations. I’ve been involved in both sound and powerpoint at various churches, spanning a period of over seven years. Every pastor and worship leader, while using different methods, have the same rule: you must show the words to the songs they are singing. Here’s the thing... no one looks at them.

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Sure, I know... the second you don’t show the lyrics on screen, you will have half of the congregation bug you about how they were missing. But that’s because they are trained to look for them. It’s like a security blanket. You don’t need it, you want it.

Here is a video of one of the most famous worship bands ever, Hillsong, performing one of the best worship songs I know. You don’t have to watch the whole thing (though you should), but for the first minute or two, watch the people in the audience...


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There are what appears to be 3,000 people in the audience here. There’s one thing they all have in common. Not one of them has their eyes open.

Another thought along those lines, when you go to see your favorite band, do they display their lyrics up on a big screen?

I was once told, “don’t bring me problems, bringing me solutions.” So I’m going to do just that. This isn’t rocket science, the idea is already being used in conjunction with the stupid words on the screen. Simply print the lyrics on a sheet of paper and toss them in the bulletin. If you want the words, you have them. And they aren’t going to be blocked by a six-foot-five behemoth standing in front of you.

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Martyr Lamp

Another interesting item I wish I could buy here in the states.

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Grandfather Clock

More from the “wish I had thought of it” archives. Available from Spring Design & Art for only 120 bucks.

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Purell Ad

Growing up with comics makes me really appreciate this ad...

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A full size version is also available.

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Schtock

There’s been a lot of blog press about a new site, schtock.com. Practically every design blog out there has made mention of this guy (girl?), and his site only launched September 5th.

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The creator is an amateur designer who works for an unnamed stock art company. Schtock randomly posts new images that come across his desk as well as some designs he puts together from these images. The biggest reason for the attention is the designer’s amazing talent.

Also, let me state that while the site creator self-refers as an amateur designer, they are assuredly neither amateur nor a designer, but a fantastic artist. – What I Learned in Design School

While the comment in their review is meant as a compliment, I feel compelled to point out that “amateur” and “fantastic” are not necessarily synonymous. The only difference between a guy who is really good at design and the professional designer, is usually a paycheck. More often than not, the amateur is a better designer than the pro.

On the flip side, I would argue that Mr. Schtock has really just posted one of the more creative resumés ever. While he mentions that what he is doing could be grounds for termination, and therefore doesn’t list the company he works for, he has no issue with listing his mailing address in the domain’s WHOIS record, or a phone number on the site. Perfect options for being contacted in case you might want to hire this “fantastic artist”.

That’s no criticism, by the way. That’s jealousy.

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Keep It Simple Stupid

Following the KISS principle to a T, Umbrella Today has introduced the “simplest weather report ever”. At first it’s silly. But then you realize it’s brilliant. “Oh, there’s going to be a high pressure zone over the city today? That is so good to know.” No! “Is it going to rain?” That’s all you really want to know.

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