July 6, 2010
Most discarded objects such as plastic toys, utensils and metal objects will fall fate to an eternity in a landfill, but artist Sayaka Ganz sees a second life in them. In a move for both the planet and art, Ganz recovers all of this junk and upcycles it into animal shaped sculptures. Meant to depict animals caught in motion, at a distance the sculptural effect is certainly striking – one look and you can’t help but think you’ve just caught a real life leap or swoop frozen in time.
Sayaka has already created a number of such sculptures for her collection, all which draw inspiration from her time abroad in various countries. As an artist creating these pieces, she attempts to unravel and understand the mysteries of the world. She believes that by taking arbitrary pieces of discarded materials and fitting them together in a sculpture, sense can be made.
Check out Sayaka's site here
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June 14, 2010
What used to be The Transcontinental at Waterfront Station has now been re-launced as Rogue Kitchen + Wetbar.
Another restaurant brought together from the minds of those who run Steamworks Brew Pub, Rogue was a project every one of our design team loved to be a part of. Sharkbite Art + Design was brought in to create branding, marketing materials, signage and develop a web presence and while we're still hard at work perfecting the many pieces that make up Vancouver's hottest new eatery, all deadlines were met for the soft opening on June 11th.
One of the coolest parts of this project for us over the next few weeks will be to help communicate their "Pay What You Think It's Worth" campaign which allows patrons to simply contribute what they believe is fair price for the food or drinks they order. A novel concept here but currently in use in some European cities, it gives people the ability to shape and contribute to the menu and will allow Rogue to make decisions based on true customer input.
We'll keep you posted...
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March 31, 2010
from TheOatmeal.com "Comics, Quizzes and Stories"
The genius behind this site is Matthew Inman, a designer working out of Seattle. I'm hoping he'll accept the reproduction of these images as an act of paid homage rather than setting out on a "let's-sue-their-asses" rampage ;)
Every designer has experiened this: How a Web Design Goes Straight to Hell.
NOTE: If you're an existing client and you're reading this... it's not about you :)
The highlights:
Check out The Oatmeal for the full, very funny version. I love this guy...
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March 26, 2010
We started working with The Abbeymoore Manor about 7 years ago after Ian MacPhee and Anne Mosher purchased this struggling B&B in Victoria.
Starting with a website and some basic marketing materials, we provided branding assistance and design services with the goal of injecting some life into this previously neglected business.
By the end of the first year, this heritage mansion in the heart of the Rockland neighbourhood in BC's capital city quickly grew in stature and reputation and today holds the distinction of being rated by TripAdvisor.com as the #1 ranked B&B in Canada and the #2 ranked B&B in the world!
While it's nice to think that Sharkbite was a catalyst to the success of Abbeymoore, I've stayed here many times and can only say that you have to experience it for yourself to understand why the credit goes entirely to the innkeepers. The place is warm, comfortable, inviting, friendly and private all rolled into one. Anne and Ian are wonderful hosts, with that perfect ability to be there when you need them and invisible when you don't - always a sign of impeccable service... the sort of trained attention you would expect from a 5-star establishment.
But it's not just my word, Suzanne Morphet wrote recently in WestJet's Up Magazine that "we learn what makes Abbeymoore Manor so special: it’s not about the rooms or the food, as fantastic as they are. The reason people love this place is because Ian and Anne care to get to know you."
That pretty much sums it up.
So in conclusion, Sharkbite Art + Design is the sole reason behind the success of the Abbeymoore Manor in Victoria... don't believe anything else.
P.S. Check out their blog too!
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March 23, 2010
Just write about what's going on around you.
OK... we're frickin' busy, busy, busy. We have many projects going. I've got quotes to prepare. 51 emails this morning. The guy in the office downstairs is complaining that the bass riffs from our office are messin' with his mojo. I have a dinner to prep tonight and my neck's got this weird pinchy-pain coming from what's probably inoperable brain tumours. I need to go for more workouts. Damn, I missed bball last night. I've got this great idea for a book of poems. I want more time with my kids. I think that bank short-changed me today on my US conversion rate. Apparently my toe-tapping while working is driving people around me nuts. I love our new client, BC Pharmacy Association. I think I'll change my dentist. What's the deal with volts vs. watts? Man, my kids are cute. I have to get down to see my sister's show. It's only a 5-minute walk away.
The book of poems will be called "Chatterbites on a Whole Beach Run"... my next blog post!
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