Better Late Than Never

It's one of my resolution this year to explore London more this yurr (another is to use more unusual/invented words. I've been doing alright with that one.) Now I'm aware that Picadilly Circus isn't reeeeally exploring London, but I've been a busy little bee at D&AD and I like to consider any size step a positive move as long as it's in the right direction.

Anyhoo,

I went for a wander and came across some purdy illustration and design work on my travels. You may have seen it too. They are so wonderful to look at so I've put them on here so everyone can have a look.

This is a smoothie bar called Snog, which is home to some redelicious (ridiculously delicious) fruity stuff. On the walls are these bright illustrations that make a great environment while you drink your redeliciousness. It's so charming!



This little guy was on the opposite wall. It would be shame to leave him out as he is so happy to be here that he's strutting like he owns the place.



This murial was chalked onto the ground... somewhere. If I could draw dreams, I'd bet they'd look like this. The 60's/70's style typography and colours really gives it a modest "hippy" feel. I haven't seen many prettier things lately. If nothing else it has some fairly wise words to love by.



This isn't even art. It's just candy. But I love candy. I'm a complete sugar junkie, so here just might be as close to Heaven as I'll ever get. Seriously though, I may just have D&AD send my paycheck to them- cut out the middleman, so to speak. Back on topic, all the colours just caught my eye as I walked by and made me feel like a kid again. I love that feeling! When you're so excited you can't express it. You just kind of bounce on the spot. Like your imagination is exploding with possibilities. Like anything is possible.

London Photo Diary: Numero Uno

I should probably make more an intro for this but I think it mostly speaks for itself. I have a thing for interesting words and images (obviously!) so I've decided to start building myself a little collection, a small sample from the catalogue of life that is London City.

This is an electronic advertisement in Piccadilly Circus from McDonalds. It randomly chooses Rock, Paper and Scissors and people touring London play along with it (after staring at it in confusion for a while).



I really love words so I can't help but appreciate this is clever turn of phrase in the underground.



I went to an underground gym with a LOT of stairs with my housemate Mike. About halfway down there was this cheeky message on the wall.



The best thing ever to happen to a sheep? I'm not so sure...



Cutest, invasion, ever!



I love innocent. They are the most charming brand around at the moment I think. This says 'we love our orange juice because it tastes very, very good. But enough about that, heres a squirrel looking terrified.' How sweet!



I, I can't remember where I buried them

Here At Reading

Frankly, the lateness of this post is an outrage but I was struck by 'Reading Flu' for the week and a bit after the festival so it got put on the shelf.

This is just some clever ideas I noticed during the festival that I thought were worth sharing.




This is for 'bollocks to poverty' campaign to raise awareness. They were giving out temporary tattoos and had a photobooth, a tent with ping pong and foosball table. I like it that the charity adapted it's approach for the festival and got people interested using fun. I will believe in the power of fun over guilt when it comes to charity.



How trendy are these? They not only look cool but you can attach it to your ipod and play music out of the speakers. I'm a guy so I can't wear it but I still think that's amazingly clever.



This looks good too but that's not why it's here. Have you read it? It's quite possibly the best I have ever heard a bacon bap sound. Seeing this 'the morning after' was irresistable. Unfortunately, afterwards you realize it's still just a bacon bap.



This is just something that caught my eye. I have only seen the atticus bird upside down. I think it's some form of artistic side emerging, noticing how different things can look when you look at them from a new perspective.



Finally, how about a moment of sympathy for the poor chump who had to film from the top of this enormous crane. Poor little guy!