My Last Post…
As a 34 year old. I’m 35 in 20 minutes and that’s a thing that makes me feel a bit, well, old. I was trying to think what to write about on the train home. I’ve had 2 glasses of wine and a hectic day. And I’ve been to an uninspiring talk…
I Still Like Cartridge Save
I just got my second ‘sponsorship’ payment via PayPal from Cartridge Save. So that’s all working out nicely. Thanks guys. If you missed the story about my deal with Cartridge Save you can read about it here.
Businesses Are Like Cats
I’ve no idea where this came from, but as I was trying to get to sleep last night I came up with this rather odd, and strangely extended, metaphor. Businesses as cat ownership (I’ve a suspicion it might work for kids or dogs too, but I’ve…
I Knew Wine Boxes Were the Future
I went to the Big Chill a few years ago and came back with a vision that the much maligned ‘Wine Box’ was in fact the perfect unit of alcohol for festivals, BBQs, etc. Unfortunately the wine they put in them is normally horrid. So I…
Courses I’d Love to Do
I’ve just been helping out with a D&AD / IPA talk about ‘sharpening your creative skills’ for wannabe Creative Directors. Not sure how much help I was, but hey ho, I told a few stories and gave my opinion on some stuff. (The image above is…
Skate – Nice Game, Nice Campaign
There’s a new game coming out called Skate. I think you should be able to guess what it’s about. It looks absolutely stunning, not sure that this clip will do it justice. I think they’ve also done some cool stuff with the control system by…
Will It Blend vs Invincible Chuck Norris
Two meme mashups in just one day. Internet you are really spoiling us… Thanks Knotty!
Toffee Cow Pat
I was in Yorkshire at the weekend in a lovely village called Hawes. In spite of all the amazing scenery and a splendid wedding that I went to, the best thing I saw all weekend were these Toffee Cow Pats. How cool!…
Lolcatz vs Post Secret
A mashup so good I almost burped pure joy. For lots more visit: http://lolsecretz.blogspot.com/ Of course for it to make any sense at all you need to know about Post Secret and Lolcatz…
I’m Gonna Be Rockin The Commute
I’ve always wanted to be a guitar hero, but couldn’t face the callouses. Now I can create earnest rock music on the train… Jam Sessions on the Nintendo DS. I’ve pre-ordered and am waiting
Social Networking Invitation Tips
Tim O’Reiley gives some good concise (much-needed) advice on Social Networking invitation etiquette. I remember when people first started using email, and there was a flurry of publications on “netiquette,” the etiquette of how to use…
The Best Whistling Clipart Ever
From the slightly overplayed but still very nice ‘Young Folks’ by Peter, Bjorn and John.