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by armin
Chicago-based Robot, Monster & Ghost Company wants you to buy a mystery poster for $5. You pay, they design, you wait, they print, you wait some more.
04.25.2011
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by armin
At the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine, Texas photographer Jay B Sauceda sits down a bunch of cowboys for a portrait. They look so lovable. Still, they could probably punch out your teeth and lasso your sorry ass to a corral.
04.25.2011
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by niki blaker
Some fun facts included - a timeline infographic of the history of press, from Gutenburg to the iPad.
04.25.2011
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by niki blaker
Another testament to less equals more. Far from making you cringe, these subtly animated gifs are beautifully done.
04.25.2011
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by armin
Early bird pricing for the FPO Awards ends this Friday, April 29. Tell your (print) friends.
04.25.2011
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by doug bartow
File under funny: The 12 most horribly awkward billboard juxtapositions.
04.25.2011
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by armin
DON-8r (pronounced “donator”) by Tim Pryde is a cute little robot that encourages donation. As seen in the video, people find it more approachable than having a human ask you for donations. DON-8r can be branded for different charities. More info at the link.
04.25.2011
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by armin
To decorate their kid’s room, Emma and Brandon Peat created an A – Z featuring baby Star Wars characters. (From the first trilogy, thank you very much).
04.24.2011
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