Thank You Gillian
Posted by: Jocelyn Edin
I love that Gillian Welch and David Rawlings devoted so much time, effort, thought, and (coffee) creativity to their new album’s CD packaging, The Harrow & The Harvest. It’s this kind of passion for the arts; music, illustration, design, and printing that will keep these physical pieces alive. I look forward to hearing the full album and holding the work of art in my hands. I may just have to go for the Hatch Show Print bundle which includes a poster from the iconic letterpress shop I blogged about a few months ago!
Visual Bookmarking
Posted by: Jocelyn Edin
In the last few years, visual bookmarking sites have exploded. It only makes sense, we are very visual creatures and it helps to remember a link when you see an image attached to it. Plus, it’s way more fun, especially for us designer-folk! I only recently started exploring and using some of these services, but I thought I’d share a quick roundup for anyone interested in learning more.
How Green is Your Internet?
Posted by: Jocelyn Edin
How Green Is Your Internet? from Patrick Clair on Vimeo.
Not something I think anyone thinks about very much, but we should.
Let’s Go Snipe Hunting!
Posted by: Jeff Callender
That was the cry of the older scouts of Troop 603, Stevensville, Michigan, on the first night of summer camp 1969, haranguing myself and a few other newbies into a hopeless and hapless wild-goose chase. Eager to earn our stripes and prove our boyhood, we darted off unsuspectingly into the deep, dark forest in search of this elusive creature. For those of you who have never been snipe hunting, I won't spoil the fun, only to say we spent a good part of the night and early morning lost and crying for our mommies, nearly carried away by mosquitoes.
Spicy Web Bits #3
Posted by: Mike McMillan
Hungry for more spicy web bits? We got ‘em! Spicy Web Bits is a list of websites and useful web tools that the Q Web-Crew thinks are super neat. This week, we’re exploring the wonderful world of responsive web design.
A Visit to Hatch Show Print
Posted by: Jocelyn Edin
While on a quick weekend trip to Nashville this past weekend, I happened upon Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in the country. What a wonderful, colorful, historical treat it was! There was only a small space for retail and huge crowd of tourists herding through (such as myself), so I couldn’t stay long. Fortunately, the web is full of info and imagery to satisfy my craving for more.
Lan’s Reflection
Posted by: Lan Truong
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My adventure here at Q is coming to an end and it’s bittersweet. I’ve enjoyed the time I’ve spent here at Q, and I’ve learned a lot about myself while here, but I’m also excited for what’s to come.
Spicy Web Bits #2
Posted by: Mike McMillan
Hungry for more spicy web bits? We got ‘em! Spicy Web Bits is a list of websites and useful web tools that the Q Web-Crew thinks are super neat.
Spicy Web Bits #1
Posted by: Mike McMillan
Spicy Web Bits is a new addition to the Qrator blog. The Q Web-Crew will be compiling lists of websites and useful web tools that we think are super neat. We hope you enjoy our first list!
Painting the Town
Posted by: Alissa Ampezzan
This weekend, a few of the Q crew let loose and Painted the Town at the Ann Arbor Art Center’s 29th annual Winefest. Q has a longstanding relationship with the Art Center and was proud to design the promotional materials for this year’s event. It was a lovely night of delicious food, interesting wines, and unexpected “happenings” to celebrate why art matters.
Field Trip! Jim Horton’s Letterpress Studio
Posted by: Christine Golus
This week a few of us had the opportunity to visit Jim Horton’s letterpress studio located just west of Ann Arbor on Waters Road.
Twitter Data Visualization at TedxUofM
Posted by: Christine Golus
Very inspiring day at TedExUofM on April 8, 2011. One of my highlights was MIT PhD student Jameson Toole’s work on data visualization and what we can learn from "big data".
Learn more about Toole here and see more visualizations on this Flickr page.
Paint the Town
Posted by: Alissa Ampezzan
Nearly 8 years ago, Q designed a new identity for the Ann Arbor Art Center. Perhaps you've spotted the downtown bike racks inspired by the logo? This year, we are continuing our support of this Ann Arbor landmark by sponsoring their largest annual fundraiser—Winefest. Q designed all of the promotional materials for this year's theme: Paint the Town. The big event will be held at a chic—and unexpected—warehouse on the west side of town on Saturday, May 7, and includes a strolling supper, wine-tastings, live auctions, and "random acts of culture". Click here for event details and to purchase tickets.
Liquor Labels
Posted by: Tom Rieke
Brazil’s most famous artist presents Brazil’s national drink.
Q West Coast visits Pixar Studios
Posted by: Rie Yamaoka
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley
Q West Coast had an educational and fun visit with SIGGRAPH friend Tony Apodaca at Pixar Studios, located in Emeryville, CA.
Now in his 25th year at Pixar (he started back when Pixar was a high-end computer hardware company), Tony told us how the studio was once a Dole factory that produced cans of fruit cocktail, and the building has exposed steel frames that were bolted, rather than welded, as an homage to the original, industrial architecture. Apparently none of the steel workers in the Bay Area knew how to do this, so they had retired workers from Pittsburgh come out to the West Coast to train the builders.
The main lobby is very open, complete with cafeteria and “breakfast room” with 25 different kinds of cereal, all free to employees. Bathrooms are centrally located ONLY in the main lobby area; an idea Pixar owner Steve Jobs had to encourage employee interaction. (Not sure if I would want to talk to everyone in the building that way!)
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