Girl Distracted » graphic design http://melaniecardenas.com/blog ////// art ////// design ////// & life's little oddities /////////////////////// Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:15:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The Y http://melaniecardenas.com/blog/2010/07/the-y/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-y http://melaniecardenas.com/blog/2010/07/the-y/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:15:23 +0000 melanie http://melaniecardenas.com/blog/?p=185516536

YMCA new logoFirst the Girl Scouts, now the Y(MCA).  I like the idea, but I don’t think it’s 100% there yet.  I like the refreshing colors. Maybe soon we’ll see a redesign of the Goodwill logo, too?

via Brand New

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The Girl Scouts gets a makeover! A fresh update to Saul Bass’ classic logo is the addition of bangs and perkier noses for a more youthful look.  The logotype also got a revamp using my favorite typeface Avenir. I love that the stationary uses so much of that awesome Girl Scout Green.

Once upon a time, I was a girl scout. Didn’t make it past Daisy.

via Fast Company

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Greatest thing everrrr!

I am not an artist - An animated (stop-motion) gif paranoia about nonstop design. Great!

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via GOOD

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Letterheady is a Tumblelog with a collection of notable letterheads. Pictured above is Harry Houdini’s from 1913, but browse through the rest of the collection and you’ll find Einstein’s, the Rolling Stones’, Winston Churchill’s and yes, even Adolf Hitler’s.

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Think infographics is a new trend? Look at these old-school infographics from the Victorian era. Check BibliOdyssey for more.

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This is the coolest thing ever! Too bad it’s not out in stores.

tealuck:

these tea bags are created using the principles of origami. while the tea infuses the bird or the shape gradually expands. notcot

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The US currency is in dire need of a face-lift… and luckily, Michael Tyznik thought so, too. This is his entry to the Dollar ReDe$ign contest. Oh, man, if only….

via Idsgn

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I’m really liking these designs, especially with the use of kraft paper/board. Very appealing.

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oooooh! preeeee-tty!

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