Author Archives: libertyandchurch
iMac, then and now
Viewed as a whole, the design progression of the iMac line over its 15-year lifespan is pretty amazing. Each version of the smart, snappy, self-contained desktop machine has been a marvel of beauty and functionality, with perhaps one exception. (Hint: It’s the … Continue reading
Designing Social Serotonin
On getting design out of the way: “We don’t want people to remember their interactions with Facebook,” says director of design Kate Aronowitz. “We want them to remember their interactions with their friends and family.”
Starving artist no more
We love the work of David Choe, a muralist who has created some pretty fantastic pieces for the Facebook offices. He’s received quite a bit of attention lately, so we’re curious to see what’s next for him.
Clean, modern and fresh at JC Penney.
Changes are afoot at JC Penney. JPC, as it’s now called, just unveiled a brand-spankin’ new identity, an entirely new pricing structure and announced that Ellen (yes, THAT Ellen!) is its new spokesperson. With former Apple retail head Ron Johnson … Continue reading
San Francisco street art: Just look around
Biking (or walking or driving) around San Francisco is great for any number of reasons. One of the best, though, is the ever-changing gallery of street art on display, often in the most unlikely places. Sirron Norris, Mars1, Bigfoot and … Continue reading
Willem de Kooning at MOMA
An exhaustive (but not exhausting, exhilarating!) exhibit of over 200 works by Willem de Kooning at MOMA – a strong retrospective that gave everyone a valuable second look at this prolific painter’s long career. The exhibit closed Jan. 9th but … Continue reading