Monthly Archives: March 2010

Big Red Jingles

I might implode soon. The tune to the Big Red jingle has been stuck in my head for about 3 days now, ever since watching Verizon’s spoof on the classic Big Red gum commercials from the ’80s. The tune is … Continue reading

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Target Easter Ad

Check out Target’s Easter ad. Simple, straightforward, and memorable. The subtle but distinct variation on Target’s logo represents the iconic egg used to symbolize rebirth on Easter, and the faint reflection adds dimension to the otherwise flat logo. Great design … Continue reading

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National Cherry Blossom Festival

With blossoms peeking out all around DC, the National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off this weekend, starting a two week celebration of the friendship between Japan and the U.S. and signifying the beginning of spring in the nation’s capital. In … Continue reading

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Haute Water Bottles

Well, actually, the water bottles below are built to hold cold water (not haute), but you get the idea. I recently attended a meeting at a design firm and was given a bottle of water shaped like a flask. What … Continue reading

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Chipotle Napkins

No, this is not a shameless plug for my favorite fast food restaurant, though if it does make you crave Chipotle’s juicy marinated meat, fresh guacamole and salsa, and steamy tortillas, so be it. Conversation can be somewhat difficult for … Continue reading

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That Thing on the Street Corner

Residents and tourists of DC are no doubt familiar with the seemingly useless box/post fixtures on many street corners in the District. Back in the day (ca. 1860s), these wrought-iron fixtures served as emergency call boxes. They contained telephones with … Continue reading

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