
“Mac and iPod accessories are packaged using a remarkably simple system. On every box or bag, the labeling is clear, the product is shown actual size and the packaging is recyclable.”

More beautiful dull newsprint JIMMY’Z ads clipped from the pages of Thrasher Magazine circa 1987. This was my high-school bedroom wallpaper of choice.

The Italian design firm UAU recently designed a simple yet inviting atmosphere for the Italian based sushi restaurant brand Sosushi.
source: ARPLUS.com

HighSnobiety takes a look inside Carhartt’s Brand Book Vol II. It still blows my mind how Carhartt is marketed as a blue collar farmer brand here in the states but everywhere else in the world it’s a cutting edge streetwear brand.

Brad Pitt stars along side 520 pound sumo champ Musashimaru in a couple of spots for Japan’s Softbank. The spots were directed by Spike Jonze.
Yesterday 300 G.I. Joe paratrooper action figures (don’t call them dolls!) were dropped from the roof of the 40 story Kansas City Hyatt Hotel to help kick off a G.I. Joe Collectors Convention.

Slade Architecture was tapped on the shoulder to design the first ever Barbie store. The store is located in Shanghai.
source: arplus.com

The Dane Paper Idea Journal made its way onto the San Diego based organic brand helper’s blog; Holiday Matinee this week. Thanks Dave for the DP love and congratulations on HM’s ten year anniversary!

The Doane Paper Idea Journal recently made it’s way onto Brandon Wilson’s personal site; Contrabrand. Brandon is part of the extremely talented interactive team that holds down the fort at KC’s Bernstein Rein Marketing Agency. Here’s some of their recent work. To the side of that Brandon is the vision behind ALYCIUM a full blown cut & sew snowboard outerwear company. Thanks for the DP love Brandon, very much appreciated!