tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-827461176812923172024-02-19T07:26:13.176-08:00Aglo DesignAglohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189187263484383407noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82746117681292317.post-40676951699129379362011-04-30T06:12:00.000-07:002011-04-30T06:12:13.717-07:00Another great infographic ideaI found this website just yesterday, visualresume.com. Not sure if anyone has seen it yet, but I wanted to share.<br />
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Also, I was able to find an interesting cooking site called <a href="http://visualrecipes.com/">visualrecipes.com</a>. For those who think cooking is a science subject, will find this site very helpful. Step by step visual instructions and easy explanations of preparation process. Enjoy!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">After you get past the intro page, which unfortunately takes a bit too long to load, you'll discover an amusing and interesting website. Things move, you hear background noises, which elicits a real life experience. The site is very interactive. The best way to look at it is on line of course, pictures don't do it justice. I found this website and a couple more <a href="http://www.sitesketch101.com/beautiful-websites">here</a>. Enjoy.</div>Aglohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189187263484383407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82746117681292317.post-81053561195559774402011-04-09T03:32:00.000-07:002011-04-09T03:32:02.462-07:00Pop Pop Pop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7L2y9tVwis8286z0SmeP-_7H3l_roN5n2X2bycT6gSNtbJxx4rUCznhR3ixMXQqLu-H4xf55dhoJL6MzHtOfjqgJwc3pkvWXwFHzZEVj9t-jZ1tez5aY7HTtCsYy1c-DfEwPcAX0w-LE/s1600/popcorn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7L2y9tVwis8286z0SmeP-_7H3l_roN5n2X2bycT6gSNtbJxx4rUCznhR3ixMXQqLu-H4xf55dhoJL6MzHtOfjqgJwc3pkvWXwFHzZEVj9t-jZ1tez5aY7HTtCsYy1c-DfEwPcAX0w-LE/s400/popcorn.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
If I think of a story that tells it all and more on a package, I think of Orville's popcorn. "Do one thing and do it better". That was Orville's inspirational motto. Besides spending over 40 years developing the best popcorn, he also inspires people to go after what you are really passionable about and don't give up. Did I mention that his popcorn tastes better than any other brand?Aglohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189187263484383407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82746117681292317.post-68075822439790431642011-03-15T15:31:00.000-07:002011-03-19T20:04:42.901-07:00Tropicana's new dress<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Show & Tell 6</span></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">I think I remember seeing this on TV, when Tropicana changed their package design. This is an example where I see a great and smooth transition, yet updated and fresh without loosing too much of their branding identity. I love the image of an orange with a straw in it, how clever. One of my friend’s three year old has actually stuck a straw in his orange playing one day and according to my friend, strangely enough there were plenty of juice they got out of the orange through the straw. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> I also love the brighter orange color and the updated logo, however I do miss one small detail from the old packaging—the twist cap, which looked like a half of an orange. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I wanted to share with you some of great package designs I was able to find while doing my research for the espresso project. You can find more information and images<a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/06/02/beautiful-and-expressive-packaging-design/"> <span style="color: #0b5394;">here</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;">.</span><br />
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<div class="showcase"><a href="http://packagingworld.blogspot.com/2008/03/coffee-time-bag-and-cups.html"><img alt="33 in Beautiful and Expressive Packaging Design" height="338" jquery1300206177983="434" loaded="true" original="http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/images/packaging-design/33.jpg" src="http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/images/packaging-design/33.jpg" style="display: inline;" width="450" /></a></div><div class="showcase"><a href="http://packagingworld.blogspot.com/2008/03/coffee-time-bag-and-cups.html"><img alt="Coffeetime in Beautiful and Expressive Packaging Design" height="450" jquery1300206177983="436" loaded="true" original="http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/images/packaging-design/coffeetime.jpg" src="http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/images/packaging-design/coffeetime.jpg" style="display: inline;" width="450" /></a></div>Aglohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189187263484383407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82746117681292317.post-25235701688182242812011-03-12T04:31:00.000-08:002011-03-16T19:44:19.669-07:00The Beauty and the Beast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi14cad_l76k-AOZhQYDHwvq6geEH9mT-hpflMwnbMTqp0XEIyGz-mDdvBsm7u_tuMJkOQ5TFw2h0Vj_AkbVENllorJh8YpuXYmK8jkGp01wLm6RPRUKyfX8pbuC7BrBieV_Cy7anx2XKS/s1600/beast+and+the+beauty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi14cad_l76k-AOZhQYDHwvq6geEH9mT-hpflMwnbMTqp0XEIyGz-mDdvBsm7u_tuMJkOQ5TFw2h0Vj_AkbVENllorJh8YpuXYmK8jkGp01wLm6RPRUKyfX8pbuC7BrBieV_Cy7anx2XKS/s400/beast+and+the+beauty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one just reminded me something. It's not always the outside that matters, as one of my classmates mentioned in his project. Especially when you are enjoying your favorite drink. Funny. Look at the face of the beast—whomever photoshoped this guy, did a great job. He is stunning.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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When I saw this image it spoke to me. Ask yourself. What do you see. We want to have all the power in our cars, house heaters, coffee makers, but we can live without it. Being simple sometimes better, not to mention it can save you some $$$$. Love the post card. You can find more <a href="http://www.droppingknowledge.org/bin/media/showQuestionAds.page">here</a>.Aglohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189187263484383407noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82746117681292317.post-41933221894569625732011-02-22T17:05:00.000-08:002011-02-22T17:05:07.914-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">When I was looking for a awareness subject for my blog, I saw this poster and didn't have to look any further. There are things happening somewhere in the world that we don't know. We feel safe in our room, house, neighborhood, city, state, country, that's what Emina thought before she lost her leg. </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">There are several posters and each represents a young person with what a land mine took away from them. The above image is so powerful and sad, it has Emina's story written in a place where her leg is suppose to be. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">First time I visited this lovely part of the world, was about eight years ago while taking a cruise. We docked about 7AM, and half-hour later we were let free to explore the island. Some passengers disappeared at lightning speed, rushing to make sure they get the best pieces of jewelry before anyone else. I was more impatient to discover what was so distinctive about this island. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">One of the most attractive features of this island, besides its picturesque beaches, is that it hosts two countries. Half of the island is French and the other half is Dutch. You can clearly notice the difference right away. Cuisine, people, prices, architecture, and much more. Also, the Dutch part of the island operates significantly faster than the French side, what a surprise!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I would definitely suggest to anyone visit St. Maarten and explore its unique beauty and culture, and trust me you will not regret!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">You can find full article by Jeremy Peters <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/travel/07st-martin-36hours.html">here</a>. </div>Aglohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189187263484383407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82746117681292317.post-2616493591492809872011-02-03T07:44:00.000-08:002011-02-03T16:50:41.967-08:00Nigella Bites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/advent2002/recipes/BlackCake.htm">Nigella Lawson’s Black Cake</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">“This recipe comes from one of my favourite books, Laurie Colwin’s Home Cooking. There are few food books that have such genuineness of tone, such love of food and of life. Laurie Colwin died young, and I often think of her family, her daughter, whom she writes about with such passion and interest. It’s an extraordinarily powerful legacy that she’s left her.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This cake was introduced to Laurie Colwin by her daughter’s West Indian</div><div class="MsoNormal">babysitter: ‘Its closest relatives are plum pudding and black bun, but it leaves both in the dust. Black cake, like truffles and vintage Burgundy, is deep, complicated and intense. It has taste and aftertaste. It demands to be eaten in a slow, meditative way. The texture is complicated, too – dense and light at the same time.’ Here is the recipe, altered only.” - Nigella Lawson.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I was mesmerized. Her amateur approach to cooking makes you connect instantly. I can do it as well! I can cook something beautiful and tasty, and I don’t even have to be a professional cook! She inspires you to be more creative and not to be afraid of food. Enjoy cooking and don’t make it a chore. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">For all the dessert lovers, I’ve posted a sample of her <a href="http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/advent2002/recipes/BlackCake.htm">Black Cake recipe</a>. Here, you can get an idea how avid and passionate her writing is. She tells you to mix “pleasurably and stickily” and put fruits “to sleep”. I am not a dessert person, but this makes me want to try and explore, why not. Of course, I will probably add or take something away from the ingredients, but that’s okay, in fact, according to Nigella, best meals are born in your kitchen when you personalize and tweak it a bit, again don’t be afraid to be creative. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I hope you are enjoying something sweet and chocolaty right now. I am on my way home to “put my fruits to sleep”.</div></div>Aglohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189187263484383407noreply@blogger.com2