GDS 222: Save Your Thefts for Later

The subsection of "Steal Like an Artist" that spoke to me this week was "Save Your Thefts for Later."  I've been carrying my sketchpad everywhere, and writing, doodling, and recording everything I want to remember.  Recently, my biggest source of inspiration has been coming from a podcast I discovered not too long ago called "Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen."  Mr. Paulsen is a very prolific voice actor who has been in the business since the 80's.  Two years ago, he had an idea to start a podcast where he would talk to other voice actors, and they would tell stories and just have fun.  Every time I listen to an episode, I learn something new, and so much of the advice they give is applicable in multiple aspects of life.  Every time I have learned something, I write it down in my sketchbook.  The best part is, the podcast is FREE!  I could keep gushing about this podcast, but you really should just check it out for yourself. 

I think I'll sign off the way Mr. Paulsen does, by saying that laughter is the very best medicine, and the cool thing is you can't O.D. and the refills are free!

GDS 172: Aural Sophistication

I absolutely love how effective the typography is in this ad!  The tagline for this Panasonic DVD Theater system is: "The sound of movies has never been so sophisticated."  This is expressed through the illuminated styling of the letter-forms.  There is a sub-message carried by the typography as well.  Not only is the sound sophisticated, but it is also highly detailed.  While I don't know if the system lived up to this lofty ideal of detail and sophistication, I do see this as a highly effective use of typography.  It enhances the message by making us wonder what sophisticated sound...well, sounds like, and makes us curious as to how this system could be different from others, which is exactly what the advertisers wanted.