It' A Beautiful Day

Can you see it?

This made my day, thanks Zetta!

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Michael

A Kick In The Pants From Milton Glaser

Milton Glaser – on the fear of failure. from Berghs' Exhibition '11 on Vimeo.

And is it just me, or is Mr. Glaser the original inspiration for Mr. Burns from the Simpsons?

Excellent...

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HMK

Ready to Party Like It's 1999?

OK, Osama? Dead.

Lakers? Almost...

The last time the Lakers were swept was back in 1999 by, That's Right, The San Antonio Spurs!

Tune in, 2:30 ET for tipoff for Phil Jackson's last game, and, I thought I'd never say this...

Go Dallas!

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HMK

Honest Abe Flooring

The floor at the entrance of the Standard Grill in the Standard Hotel New York made from a shitload of pennies.

Genius.

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HMK

Thanks to folks at Notcot.

U-Socket USB Wall Charger

OK, this is just wicked smart! Dig the U-Socket, an awesome USB charging station for your iPad, iPhone and iPod within your standard power outlet. Juice up without having to mess with your Mac!

You know you want one: U-Socket.

Nice,

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HMK

Sweet Dreams

Working on the branding and identity development of the soon to be open Dog & Bee Pub in Beeville the last few months I've had hexagons and honeycombs invading my dreams and seemingly popping up everywhere I look. These are a few of my favorite examples:


Honeycomb window in Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, thanks to Apartment Therapy.

Nectar is a hanging lamp series by Rebecca Asquith made of lightweight felted polyester that resemble the shapes seen in beehives. At night, they show off a warm glow that emphasizes the unique hexagonal construction.

The Hive Vase from the folks at West Elm.

The Interior Design of The Disney Store Headquarters by Clive Wilkinson Architects


And finally, these very cool honeycomb shelves from the UK's Unto This Last.

Some Sweet Honey Facts:

1. Honey contains vitamins and antioxidants, but is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free!
2. One antioxidant called “pinocembrin” is only found in honey.
3. Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water.
4. Honey has the ability to attract and absorb moisture, which makes it remarkably soothing for minor burns and helps to prevent scarring.
5. Honey speeds the healing of open wounds and also combats infection.
6. As recently as the First World War, honey was being mixed with cod liver oil to dress wounds on the battlefield.
7. Modern science now acknowledges honey as an anti-microbial agent, which means it deters the growth of certain types of bacteria, yeast and molds.
8. Honey and beeswax form the basics of many skin creams, lip-balms, and hand lotions.
9. According to Dr. Paul Gold, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, “people remember things much better after they’ve consumed glucose, a form of sugar found in honey.”
10. Honey is nature’s energy booster! It provides a concentrated energy source that helps prevent fatigue and can boost athletic performance.
11. Recent studies have proven that athletes who took some honey before and after competing recovered more quickly than those who did not.
12. Honey supplies 2 stages of energy. The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body quickly and gives an immediate energy boost. The fructose is absorbed more slowly providing sustained energy.

Gracias to Golden Blossom Honey for the honey facts info.


The flip-side of our first batch of Dog & Bee coasters incorporates a series of honeycombs to play BuzzBee©, a simple little parlor game that's currently in development - stay tuned!

Oh, and one last thing, have you heard about the Magic Hexagon? Pretty sweet stuff!

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HMK

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Y'all!

Well, other than the bunny, above, this post has absolutely nothing to do with Easter. These are just a small sample of some excellent Soviet Era illustration and typography via this nice little stash of vintage Soviet Posters.

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HMK

Covered With What?

The Modfire

Check out ModFire, a totally modern take on the outdoor fireplace.

Handcrafted out of thick fourteen gauge steel and colorfully coated in hi-temp paint, 48″ tall and 22″ wide, the ModFire would look really sweet in just about any backyard.

Designed and manufactured by hand in the Modfire steel studio in Arizona, they come in a variety of striking colors and several fuel burning options, including wood, propane and natural gas.


Now, if I only had an extra grand lying around I'd grab the red one.

Mucho Mas: Modfire

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HMK

God Bless America

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HMK

Just In Time For Fiesta!

This is pretty genius. I think every bar should print these on the flip-side of all their napkins.

Think about it.

Get yours here.

Don't be a selfish idiot - don't drink and drive!

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HMK

Veuve Clicquot To Go

Just in time for Fiesta!

Check out this smart, foldable and portable champagne bucket from Veuve Clicquot, nice!

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HMK

Dropbox Super Guide

Man, I relly love DropBox. And it really wasn't until I read this totally helpful, comprehensive and well researched piece by Jarel Remick from Web AppStorm that I realized just how powerful this free service can be.

I've been using DropBox as my FTP for the last couple of years and I'm totally amazed at how well it works. You can thank me later, go get your free 2 Gigs now and tell 'em HMK sent you! Drop Box.


Dig: The Ultimate Dropbox Toolkit & Guide.

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HMK

USA! USA!

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HMK

KSYM Pledge Drive 2011 - It's On!

It's Pledge Drive 2011 at KSYM! The above are this years t-shirt designs I did as premium offerings for a pledge of $25 or more to the mighty KSYM, 90.1 FM here in San Antonio.

The top shirt is for my Beatle loving freak and friend Richard Turner. Richard is celebrating the 25h Anniversary of his awesome Best Of The Beatles Show that's been on the air every Sunday morning from 9-12 since 1986! Congratulations Richard!


And as if his on air tribute to the Fab Four isn't enough - check out Richard's guitar store in Olmos Park, Redbone Guitar Boutique! He's created a replica of the Cavern Club within the store complete with tons of authentic Beatles memorabilia, swag and of course there are some wicked nice guitars, amps and other gear for sale, including both right and left-handed guitars like Hofner, Vox, Eastman, Duesenberg, Collings, and Gretsch, just to name a few! Do your self a favor and check it out!

The second shirt is for one of my beer drinking, music loving buds, Sir Bobby J and his Mainstream 120 Show. It's San Antonio's only all vinyl Jazz Show and you can check it out every Saturday Morning from 9-11.

Now, if only the folks that maintain the KSYM website were as dedicated, creative and imaginative as the DJ's.... Oh well, good thing it's all about the music! VIVA KSYM!

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HMK

Paul Thurlby's Alphabet

Really digging this retro alphabet set from UK illustrator Paul Thurlby.



Preorder: Paul Thurlby's Alphabet, the official release date is October 11, 20011 and a steal at only 12 bux!

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HMK

Athenos: Party

Wicked funny!

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HMK

Felt Macbook Air Sleeves

Although there is currently a short waiting list at Angie Davis' Byrd & Belle Studios, your order will be ready to ship within two weeks of your completed purchase.

I can't wait for mine to get here!

The above 13" MacBook Air case and more are available in any combination of the felt and leather colors they have available in their shop. Considering the fact that these are entirely hand crafted, they're well worth the wait!


The creator of these awesome pieces is Angie Davis. She lives on an island in the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis. Her live/work studio is a 1950’s building that was originally a school bus depot. The loft used to be the service bay and is surrounded by remnants of mechanical lifts, floor drains and antique power washers. She share's her space with her betrothed, a few listless felines and a 90-pound mutt named Gertrude.

Check out the full shop over at Esty: Byrd & Belle Studios and read more about Angie here: Interview.

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HMK

Witches' Kitchen

While I'm no wizard in the kitchen, I'm really digging Witches' Kitchen, a 15-piece handcrafted kitchenware collection from Studio Tord Boontje.


As part of the Artecnica Design With Conscience project, the collection is a collaborative effort in sustainable design commissioned by Artecnica, designed by Studio Tord Boontje, and made by artisan communities in Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala.

Very cool stuff.

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HMK

Have You Seen This?

Why does this sign remind me of every other conversation I've had with ad agency AEs?

The 7 Most Brilliantly Pointless Street Fliers.

Nice.

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HMK

Gracias: Under Consideration.

Future HMK Archive Library & Ephemera Vault

Stay tuned y'all... Huh?

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HMK

Genius iPad Case

I've often thought of one of my favorite drawing toys as my first laptop. And now, thanks to the fine folks at Headcase, the Etch A Sketch Hard Case for iPad, we can all geek out in true retro geek style:

Get yours over at Headcase.

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HMK

That's Right. Beer!

Morgan 3 Wheel Reborn

Dig the Morgan Threewheeler from British automaker Morgan Motor.

First introduced in 1909 and soon to be back on the showroom floors after it's official unveiling at next week's Geneva auto show.

Fooking awesome! You know you want one, I sure as hell will be dreaming about getting one: Morgan Motor Company.

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HMK

His Master's Vice

Coming Soon to a Pub near me, email me if you need one!

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HMK