The works and the Anti Patterns of No Pattern
You might know this guy’s work, he’s the guy who designed the Windows 7 logo and packaging. He has a pretty impressive portfolio under his belt, working with Nike, Burton, Target racing and many other high profile clients. I’m a big fan of his use of light effects – they remind me of some old Upper Deck Basketball cards I [...]
Photorealistic and Highly Detailed Artworks by Iain Macarthur
Iain Macarthur was born in 1986 in the lonely old town of Swindon, England. His illustration works are best described as surreal and detailed…very detailed. All his works are illustrations, usually based on a photo realistic portrait, he then uses his talent to juxtapose the realism with extremely detailed and very surreal patterns and colours. I’m a particlular fan of [...]
OnQue’s top 5 viral videos for December
Inception Animals Google Zeitgeist 2010 I Hope This Gets To You Digital Death Shay Shine’s dunk
OnQue’s top 5 viral videos for November
The T-Mobile Welcome Back Pure Blonde Pardon Ad Walmart – Call of Duty: Black Ops They See Me Rollin’ Orange After Dentist
Inspiring typography.
One thing I really can work on in terms of design is my typography. Creating great typography is most of the time seen as an art rather than a science. It is a domain growing stronger and stronger by the year and has proven to be a very effective tool when used wisely. There are close to no [...]
OnQue develop mobile festival garden brand identity for the Sydney festival.
Objective The main objective was to provide a registration and information microsite for guests of the Sydney Festival. It was also necessary to notify registered guests on the various artists playing at the SAMSUNG Mobile secret shows as well as create an onsite updateable touch screen kiosk. Solution In early 2009, the Samsung Australia and the Sydney Festival created [...]
OnQue’s top 5 viral videos for October
Sesame Street: True Mud ‘You know who I am’: Obama’s presidential seal falls off podium during speech Glentoran 1-0 Portadown Goal Will It Blend? – Old Spice Really: Windows Phone 7
OnQue’s top 5 viral videos for September
NSFW. A hunter shoots a bear! Yosemitebear Mountain Giant Double Rainbow MINI Countryman TV Commercial: Flow Black Tie Beach Old Spice | Questions
OnQue’s top 5 viral videos for August.
Jon Lajoie – Hands Commercial Will it Blend? – iPad Amazing Roger Federer trickshot on Gillette ad shoot Top Charoen Optical Double Rainbow Guy in everyday life
The 2 million dollar, 415km/h moving canvas. The Bugatti Veyron super sport.
Here at OnQue we are always interested in technology and beautiful design regardless of what sort of design and/ or technology it is. A few of here just quietly, are fans of beautiful exotic cars. I for instance own a beautiful 1998 Honda Civic, imported from the rare Akaishi Mountains where it was forged by hand out of the very [...]
The web’s best movie mashups.
A Movie Mashup is pretty much what it sounds like, a mashing of movies. The first Movie Mashup i came across was the heartfelt and very romantic “Must Love Jaws”. Scouring the net I have come across some other awesome Movie Mashups. Must Love Jaws Awesome voice over! Very well thought out this one. Reservoir Turtles Who says crime doesn’t pay? You Got Wizard Man Dorothy’s [...]
Dieter Rams, Apple’s inspiration.
To the world of Apple lovers Jonathan Ive is the Jackson Pollock of the computing world. Apple revolutionized the design of computers in 1998 with the iMac and it’s this which reignited Apple in the competitive market. Jonathan Ive was the Senior designer for the iMac and kick started Apple to the powerhouse that it is today. Mac needed a point [...]
Scott’s collection of the best film clips part 3
Part tri of my collection of best film clips is about to begin – PUMP IT UP!! Daft Punk – Da Funk A great clip from the genius that is the Punk. I suppose the dog is down on his luck with the broken leg and the wandering around alone. Amongst the awkward monotony he trudges through things look as if they [...]
Scott’s collection of the best film clips part 2.
Part two of my collection of best film clips is about to begin – PUMP IT UP!! Chemical Brothers – Star Guitar The first time i saw this film clip, i wasn’t sure why but in the first 20 seconds i was so hypnotized by it. There was something going on that i could see consciously, something behind the foreground, something in [...]
Grab your camera and run off to Africa.
Nick Brandt: a brief Bio Born and raised in London, Nick Brandt studied Film and Painting at St. Martins School of Art. He started photographing in December 2000 in East Africa, beginning the body of work that is his signature subject matter and style. He no longer directs, devoting himself full time to his fine art photography now. Brandt’s first book of photographs, [...]
Scott’s collection of the best film clips part 1.
This is a new blog idea, that is not so new and not such an idea…but still a lot of people don’t know about these great, short pieces of art, and i feel that they should get more recognition. Some of these will be based purely on the concept, some will be based on the visuals, but i feel to [...]
Little known facts about Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band.
Think you know all there is to know about The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper? There is no really rhyme or reason behind this blog. I have missed the 40 year anniversary by 3 years, but listening via podcast to the stupidly hard trivia question given out on The Steve Merchant Show on 6 Music in the U.K, a question came up [...]
From the genius of photography.
The Camera Obscura Direct from the Nerd files In the long long ago, there was a documentary, called the “Genius of Photography”. It was ultimately about the history of photography and it’s evolution throughout history, the main key “players/ rollers/ hip-hoppers/ be-boppers”. There was a segment on the first camera, called the Camera Obscura (Latin; “camera” is a “vaulted chamber/room” + “obscura” [...]
Onques top 5 viral videos for July
Nike – Write the Future Artist, Oren Lavie – Her Morning Elegance Evian – Roller Babies Heineken – Walk in Fridge Vodafone – Vodafone Live France
Stylish movie illustrations by Justin Reed.
These movie illustrations by artist Justin Reed are really inspirational. Just skimming the surface of surreal art and caricatures. There are a few old favourites plus some recent additions. I’m a big fan of the Gangsters piece with Al Pacino, Bob Deniro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta. Steve Buscemi in the Reservoir Dogs piece is class. Check more of his [...]
The photography of Dave Hill.
Dave Hill is known for his amazing and very conceptual HDR photography. Using many graphic design techniques, Dave produces photo’s that are so surreal and so detailed that they look like a rich lifelike painting. When creativity meets skills you get a great portfolio like the one you about to see. Girl on an Adventure Girl on an Adventure | Behind [...]
Photoshop actions may be lazy, but they are handy.
For those of you who don’t know what Photoshop actions are, well put it simply they are actions in Photoshop…Browse for them in the actions panel (after downloading) click the play button and BANG! Pretty much instant coolness for you images. They are really handy for Cross-Processed Photo Effects, and vintage looking photos. Below are some good ones you may [...]
For those who have been living under a rock!
Microsoft are very soon going to launch another revolution in the gaming world, only a couple of years after the launch of the Nintendo Wii. The piece of technology in question is not a new console, but just a very smart camera. Project Natal is a pretty amazing bit of technology, whereby a camera captures the motion of the user and [...]
The amazing work of Pierre Michel.
I should really not say anything about him or his works, but rather let them speak for themselves. Check out his work, they are incredible. A lot are solely done in After Effects, including many of the 3D type effects. Visit his site here My favourite is a short film he did for the 12th Annual French Film Festival entitled, Polar.
