kevin will chen

Untitled

2011-05-02T17:18:00.001-07:00

Photos of tube TVs being shut off. Via butdoesitfloat.com

History of the Title Sequence

2011-03-16T21:10:00.001-07:00

A short presentation for SXSW Excellence in Title Design, highlighting some of the most iconic title designs of all time. Music by RJD2.

Via Hypebeast

<p>A Brief History of Title Design from Ian Albinson on Vimeo.</p>

Movie Barcode

2011-03-05T22:12:00.001-08:00

Creative tumblr page showcasing movie frames all compressed into a single image. Shown here are the "barcodes" for In the Mood for Love, Requiem for Dream and the Social Network. Check out moviebarcode here.

See the full gallery on Posterous

Jason Fried on Design

2011-03-03T09:48:00.001-08:00

via Swiss Miss

iPad Letterpress

2011-02-25T10:00:00.001-08:00

Kickstarter is coming out with a virtual letterpress for the iPad gives anyone access to this beautiful craft.

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A Day Made of Glass

2011-02-21T18:24:00.001-08:00

Remnants of a Disappearing UI

2011-02-11T10:09:00.001-08:00

Interesting study on the iOS UI design is becoming iconic on its own that we recognize the applications via gestures on the screen.

via Design Language.

Kirk Originals Eyewear Retail Shop

2011-02-05T17:58:00.001-08:00

Awesome retail shop designed by Campaign in London.

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Do We Sleep Enough?

2011-01-31T10:04:00.001-08:00

Cool infographic by ffunction on the science (and dangers) of sleep.

via Fast Company.

Tree Branch Shaped Shelf

2011-01-26T21:06:00.001-08:00

Awesome concept bookshelf that I would definitely add to my home.

Via Behance.

Should I Work for Free?

2011-01-25T18:26:00.001-08:00

Cool html + css site that you can translate into any language to help a designer decide if they should work for free.

Dramatic and Colorful Oil Paintings by Fake Andy Warhol

2011-01-21T23:51:00.001-08:00

Awesome colorful paintings by German actor, singer, painter, photographer, writer, performer, etc. Defines modern day renaissance man. Via Coolhunter

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401k as explained in a Graphic

2011-01-20T10:07:00.001-08:00

Financial stuff always confuses me when I see it in paperwork. But when Mint.com puts it into an infographic, the nuances are a lot much easier to understand. Check out the image below or read the article here.

Herman Miller's Interactive Infographic

2011-01-18T21:06:00.001-08:00

Herman Miller recently updated their site to include this cool interactive infographic. Click on an icon or a designer to learn more!

http://www2.hermanmiller.com/discoveringdesign/

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More "Pop" Please

2011-01-17T18:43:00.001-08:00

Light up cereal boxes is as "pop" as it gets.

http://calorielab.com/news/2011/01/13/fulton-innovation-and-ecoupled-ces-2011/

How Recession Has Changed Us—as an infographic ;)

2011-01-08T21:32:00.001-08:00

Check out this cool infographic by the Atlantic on how the Recession has changed Americans' habits.

300&65 Ampersands

2011-01-07T17:40:00.001-08:00

http://ampersandampersand.tumblr.com/

Starbucks Drops Its Name from Logo

2011-01-05T16:38:00.001-08:00

http://bcove.me/yglo69kc

Starbucks has been known for two things in my life: its coffee and its branding. They were so smart using a siren as a their mark and the hidden meanings behind the siren and their coffee. Now their brand has evolved out of being just about coffee and now just being about their siren mark.

Lego Letterpress

2011-01-02T01:22:00.001-08:00

Pixel art Lego Letterpress by Physical Fiction

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24 Hour Time Lapse of Airline Traffic

2010-12-31T19:16:00.001-08:00

To Resolve Project

2010-12-30T23:29:00.001-08:00

Design project started by Chris Streger on his blog challenging designers to submit iPhone wallpapers with resolutions for 2011.

http://motherlanddesign.blogspot.com/

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The Beauty of Pixar

2010-12-30T15:10:00.001-08:00

The Beauty of Pixar from Leandro Copperfield on Vimeo

Podium 1 Jewelry Store

2010-12-29T15:54:00.001-08:00

Podium is a Moscow-based company involved wit numerous fashion ventures has produced an awesome retail experience called the Podium 1 Jewelry Store in Paris. Photos courtesy of Cool Hunter.

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Nature influences florescent light design

2010-12-27T17:37:00.001-08:00

Form follows function. Seaweed inspired Lamp by industrial designer Christian Vivanco

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Untitled

2010-12-26T12:21:00.001-08:00

Crazy Music Video by SOUR utilizing your social media accounts to create an interactive music video:

http://sour-mirror.jp/index.html

Sony make.believe United Print Graphic

2010-01-26T23:54:00.001-08:00

Sony Bravia 2010

2010-01-24T19:50:00.001-08:00

Photographic and Graphic Direction for Sony Bravia 2010.

Cipher Drinking Glass Concept

2010-01-20T01:52:00.000-08:00

Cool drinking glass concept by Damjan Stanković, a designer based in Serbia specializing in industrial, identity, interface and concept design. I love the simplicity of the design and how function becomes its form. See more here: Cipher

Nike Zoom Kobe V Reviewed

2010-01-19T10:38:00.000-08:00

So last night I decided to go play some hoops at the local YMCA to test out the new Zoom Kobe Vs. Just as reference, I usually wear the Zoom Kobe 3s to play outdoors, and the 2k4's to play indoors.

My first impressions of the shoe was pretty positive. It feels it has more bounce than the 3's and definitively more mobility than the 2k4s. Running in them is not strenuous and as the first time playing in a low-top in a long time, it didn't bother me at all. The shoe's lightness will surprise you at first, but after a while, your legs expect footwear to be that light. It might be tough to go back to a heavier shoe after this trial.

Alarm Activated

2010-01-18T19:16:00.001-08:00

Alarm activated. Thanks EMW for the hookup!

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Weather stripping done

2010-01-18T11:59:00.001-08:00

Started raining heavily this morning. I feel. Extremely lucky that I "accidently" solved my weather stripping issue on the passanger door on my 330i. Using a screw driver instead of a plastic tool (which is safer for the interior of your car) I carefully pried the plastic clippings to create room to push the weather stipping into it. This secures it in place, just like factory setting!

In the past, I secured the rubber piece with heavy duty. Double sided tape but it started getting messy when it melted in the car (hot California winters? I guess?)

Took me about 40 minutes to do one door but was well worth it. Starting to get to know this car a lot better now.

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Nike Zoom Kobe V—copped

2010-01-17T00:46:00.000-08:00

Well finally the better colorway for the Zoom Kobe V came out today and I had to go try on a pair. My first encounter with this incredibly lightweight shoe was in Las Vegas on Christmas day, when the Chaos colorway dropped. I went to the local Footlocker and was surprised to see it a bit empty. I thought there would be more buzz about this shoe, especially in LA; hopefully at House of Hoops Bev Center wink wink ;). Anyways, the product is amazingly light. Couldn't believe it registered near 11 ozs. Probably one of the lightest basketball shoes I've worn. More details later this week when I try them out at the local gym and get a few good games with them. Stay tuned.

'L.A. Times' keeps its streak of questionable ad placements alive

2009-06-14T12:06:00.001-07:00

http://www.brandfreak.com/2009/06/la-times-keeps-its-streak-of-questionable-ad-placements-alive.html

Jay Horinouchi Exhibit at Mobius

2009-02-26T14:11:00.000-08:00

Good friend Jay Horinouchi is having a show in downtown's hip Mobius Gallery. Check out what Tokyo Mango had to say about his work:

http://www.tokyomango.com/tokyo_mango/2009/02/jay-horinouchis-lonely-axelotl-art-.html

8 Best Hip Hop Album Covers

2009-02-20T14:31:00.001-08:00

http://www.king-mag.com/online/?p=10944&page=1

Priceless

2009-02-13T21:19:00.000-08:00

What a week!...as some of you may know, I've been having electrical issues with my ride. I decided to swap out the battery to one with more cold cranking amps for those faster starts and was sold on an Optima Red Tab. And let me tell you...Optimas and BMWs do NOT get ALONG. First, it doesnt fit in the car. After the forced it in, the car started. That's all that mattered to me. for now....until the starter blows.

Well...after 2 starters, 2 batteries, 1 battery mounting point, and 1k down the drain to install and fix everything...the baby works again. What a week.

You Are Here.

2009-02-06T19:05:00.001-08:00

Cool Retake on Movie Posters on Flickr

2009-02-05T11:38:00.001-08:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ollym/2919789128/in/set-72157607801959609/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spacesick/3195343159/in/set-72157612382915926/

SP09 on its way

2008-10-20T15:54:00.001-07:00

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Been working on the Spring 09 Portfolio to show you guys the work thats been going on for the past year. I always liked using Fall and Winter to recollect on all the projects completed during the earlier half of the year and compile it for the Spring Portfolio. I think this year I'll go for the gold and make it a book since theres been a lot of good work that I'm happy with produced.

Bizzy Bee

2008-10-15T16:03:00.001-07:00

FATE

2008-10-12T03:50:00.000-07:00

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After watching this...it made me want to play some football. AWESOME.

Blogging 'bout it

2008-10-11T05:02:00.000-07:00

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What a crazy night to launch this puppy...Pippen, Harper, John Salley et al were all here to chat along with an Ice Cube concert dropping. Wished I had time to see all of the concert but had to get to business with the big wigs.

http://hypebeast.com/2008/10/footlocker-house-of-hoops-los-angeles-opening/

http://www.freshnessmag.com/v4/2008/10/10/house-of-hoops-los-angeles-beverly-center-mall/

HOH LA Retail Photos

2008-10-10T02:47:00.000-07:00

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First of the HOH LA photos. Shows off the footwear wall collages.

Obama Posters

2008-10-09T04:19:00.000-07:00

Obama Posters

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Stumbled onto this blog with the posters throughout Obama's campaign. Kinda cool to see who has worked and supported him.

House of Hoops LA Graphics

2008-10-09T03:07:00.000-07:00

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HOHLA is finally opening...if I calculate correctly, I've been working with the Brand team here and there on this project since 2005. Anyways, here are some of the graphics that went up in the store. I wished the Tayshuan one went up too...one of my favorite ones. Props to jaykun for an awesome job producing some awesome textures for these player graphics (go to the store you'll see what I mean!). Store photos will be posted up later!

Back to the Future?

2008-10-07T02:39:00.000-07:00

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So I went to Niketown LA last Sunday and bumped into this...

Nike+ Jasari

2008-10-06T13:31:00.001-07:00

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Some photos Cody Cupper and I art directed for Nike+ Jasari relaunch. I'll post the retail images later on. I love black ;).

old bball work

2008-10-06T00:37:00.000-07:00

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Here's some old bball work. Kinda wished the Kobe Posters were produced. Would've turned out cool...thanks to Mike Spoljaric for pushing me to do them.

First Post

2007-06-04T18:15:00.000-07:00

This is the first post.
Let's see if I can get this working here...