Oh Snap!

I know we were supposed to be looking at DVD menus but honestly who has the time to watch movies?! Ok.. ok, I'll do it I promise. I mean I have just been given an excuse to watch multiple movies after all...
In the meantime, check out this show reel from Studio Snap. Their animation style is really lo-fi and funky. They go from detailed girl drawings to very cut and paste. I love their stuff. Oh, and yes- I did send them a resume as well. It is a learning process as well as a desperate attempt to find something to do in May and June :)

Proximity

I am starting to get worried I may not find an internship in Tel Aviv (despite the 45 resumes I have sent out) so I have begun to look at companies in London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Brussels. (I know it may seem like a strange list but it makes sense in my head.) In my search I came across the website of Proximity Worldwide which is a sub company of the advertising mega-giant BBDO. Their website is so much fun! It is super whimsical and calming. Not what you would normally expect of a design company. The motion graphics are great and they even use depth cues!

The Great Life Extension Debate

Project 2 has been completed! Check it out.

It was written, created and narrated by Fiona McDougall and I.
Please visit our documentation blog for more details on the project.

Using My Power for Good

I know, I know, you have all had enough with my jPod rantings to last you the rest of the semester, but I can't help it- I really am so sad about the cancellation. So, as a response I have used my powers of graphic design for good and created some downloadable posters, desktops backgrounds and banners all which can be found at savejPod.ca. Check it out, and while you are there see what you can do to save one of the best shows around!

Staplesville?

This has to be the weirdest website I have ever seen. Staple's "Staplesville" is this entire virtual world dedicated to helping people find jobs at Staples. It is even filled with a flock of strange characters such as talking dogs and people with PHDs in Advanced Workology. Make sure to watch the tips video- I can't recall what any of their tips are but the man with the exploding head was memorable.
For someone who has no interest in working at Staples I spent a lot of time on this site. The motion graphics are really fun and quirky. The site really looks amazing. Staples should probably try to integrate some of this stuff into their normal über-boring website. It would set the apart from the competition. You would never guess that the two sites were produced by the same company. Staplesville has this collage like, small town feel. At the same time though the amazing, sharp graphics and design are anything but old school.
Even if you aren't looking for a job. I recommend checking it out.

Ford

So it is video not motion graphics, but this commercial is amazing. The art direction and choreography is seamless. While the sentiment that the commercial is pushing is a little cheesy the visuals are awesome.

jPod canceled

This Saturday CBC announced jPod was being canceled. As I wrote in a previous post it is an awesome show, brilliantly written and art directed and has amazing motion graphics. (Oh, and those graphic interludes are apparently called interstitials.) Watch it while you can. It will be missed. Also, feel free to call or email CBC to complain. I already have!