Chirps – A Catalogue of Thoughts & Design Inspiration

New BankUnited Logo

BankUnited gets an attractive new logo/identity courtesy of Pentagram.

The existing BankUnited logo featured an

Nazi Graphics Standards Manual

Steven Heller of Design Observer tracked down this rare Nazi graphics standards manual.

Designers and design

Artist Constructs a City of Staples [Video]

This stunning work by artist Peter Root was constructed in 40 hours using over 100,000 staples.… Read more

Pentagram’s Daniel Weil on the Value of Drawing [Video]

Pentagram’s Daniel Weil opens up his sketchbook and gives some wonderful insight into the value of… Read more

Favwork. An interesting alternative to Dribbble.

Can’t get a Dribbble invite? You might want to try Favwork.

Favwork is open to

NoteSlate Tablet

This clever little device could come in very useful. Introducing the NoteSlate e-ink tablet.

NoteSlate

The Year of the Rabbit [Video]

A very sharp video welcoming in the Chinese New Year of 2011 – the Year of… Read more

Unbranded Cigarette Packaging

Unbranded cigarette packaging is a clever idea by London-based design firm, Build. Anything that’ll help… Read more

F*ck Photoshop Pencil

I have to admit, I want one. Available for purchase at Etsy. Source: Laughing Squid… Read more

Erik Spiekermann on Typography, Design & Life [Video]

Fascinating interview featuring German typographer and design legend, Erik Spiekermann. Source: Gestaltan.tv … Read more

Designspiration

Just a heads up on an excellent new site – Designspiration.

Designspiration provides a diverse

Designers and Books

Designers & Books is a new site where respected designers share what books had a meaningful… Read more