The amazing story of how the Doobrie became the Deubré at Nike

by Iain on August 19, 2010

via en.wikipedia.org Phenomenal. Shoe designer calls the lace tag a “doobrie” – kind of like a “thingy” and it morphs into a more sophisticated Deubré. At least that’s how Wikipedia tells it. Obligatory buttons:

Happylife – what happens when machines tell you about the emotional state of your significant others

by Iain on August 18, 2010

We were all sitting in the lounge, like any evening. Sandra and I were watching some nondescript documentary and the kids were playing with their lego. The moment stole up on us. Paul was first to notice the unusual glow (…)

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Drooling over these beautiful ceramic speakers – loving the modular design…

by Iain on August 11, 2010

via aplusrstore.com Obligatory buttons:

The reason for Apple’s success? Cats, obviously.

by Iain on August 10, 2010

Proving that it was years ahead of its time, Apple had the good sense to put a cat in this Ad from 1981. Everyone thinks that Apple’s success stems from more recent activity. But I’d be willing to bet that it can (…)

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Is it just me, or does this look like a UFC fight arena for babies?

by Iain on August 4, 2010

via onestepahead.com Trying to find a way of temporarily containing 2 little people that doesn’t look like an actual cage is tough. Obligatory buttons:

Genius Corona billboard ad

by Iain on August 2, 2010

So simple. If you stand close to the poster you can almost hear the creatives high fiving each other. Either that or it’s been sitting in someone’s bottom drawer for years just waiting… Whatever, it’s clever. And it’s a beer (…)

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