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When China Rules the World
February 1st, 2013
Can you imagine – and resist – the possibility of China ruling the world one day, within or without your lifetime? And for our friends, colleagues and collaborators in China, aren’t you fascinated about the idea from the perspective of a current superpower? Do you think it’s pure sci-fi fantasy or a real possibility? Love the bloody illustrations, though the Chinese calligraphic characters are classic American crap.
Nian Burger for Chinese New Year, Anybody?
January 30th, 2013
Burgers and fries for good old Chinese New Year? In China? Give us a break, Mac. The ‘Nian’ figure in the TVC, it’s ugly but it’s not adorable. So it’s not cute. If the purpose of the TVC is to provoke like Mac China claims, then it’s been acheived. But one thing’s for sure: No Nian Burgers for me this CNY – in Singapore, China, or otherwise.
过往的曾经,美丽的回忆
January 29th, 2013Information Design In Use
January 28th, 2013
A repost of Megan Patrick’s article on How Design Digest. We love Information Design.
– KL
New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) recently unveiled newly designed and simplified parking signs created in partnership with Pentagram Design. There’s nothing more confusing than a totem-pole of signs with conflicting information when you’re just trying to find a darn place to park.
Some Uncomfortable Thoughts About Sagmeister & Walsh’s New Identity
January 27th, 2013
Sagmeister is Kent’s favorite designer, all-time, then. Kent met Sagmeister at Visualogue: Icrograda Conference, Nagoya, Japan back in October 2003. Well they didn’t exactly meet – he attended his presentation. Among the sharing of many incredibly beautiful graphic (very graphic) design works was one topic that impressed: “Is it possible to touch somebody’s heart with graphic design?” Indeed it is.
Farewell, Jeff!
January 25th, 2013What Hurts More Than Failure
January 17th, 2013Welcome to MadAboutDesign’s Blog! Woot.
January 15th, 2013
This is our first time too. MADsters roll your engines.