I’ve been working on some changes to the Blogum theme I use for this site. If you notice any oddities while browsing, it is probably me updating a file or two. I have also added a complete archives section that lists all the previous posts. It can be accessed in the right hand sidebar on any page.
Jon Hick’s recently posted his design process for creating the new WordPress theme, ShelfTheme. I don’t care much for the actual theme but he provides really great explanations for why he made certain decisions and how he dealt with the various problems that came up in the process. I also really like the font that was selected for the new theme.
The Story of Shelf
Some designs really speak to me. This is one of those. Hopefully this design gets printed. I think the argument could be made that each design could be made into an individual card or print. I really like the Gonzo the Great design.
Minimalist Muppets
View of the world through Google’s eyes.
I can see an immediate use for these in the cruise ship industry.
Fish-Farming 2.0
I came across an interesting piece on a plan that had Frank Lloyd Wright designing a very different Crystal City.
Why we’re all better off because Frank Lloyd Wright’s Crystal City was never built
Simply amazing architectural & engineering photos, by Jamey Stillings, of the recently completed Hoover Dam Bypass.
For some reference,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4o-TeMHys0
Great looking tower from Calatrava. An abandoned skyscraper from the the recent housing bubble has even more bad news. It appears the site owners have defaulted on their loan.
Spire looking dead; original developer says Calatrava still could shape sit – Chicago Tribune
Very cool collaboration.
EDIT: Fox took the video down, “This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Twentieth Century Fox.”
EDIT Again: Apparently, Fox decided the video is good to go after all.