Red Pepper Flakes. A blog by Imelda Suriato

The Grid System

The Grid System is a resource in grid systems, compiled by Antonio Carusone (check out his LegiStyles).

Why I love it? I always love grids, especially in prime numbers above 3. Preferably 7 or 11. I don’t use them as religiously in interactive design but it is still affecting how I view a design’s overall look-n-feel. (It’s probably because it was drilled into the deepest crevice of my left brain by years of “gridding.”) It’s like balance vs. off-balance vs. off off-balance.

I used to always tell my students, “Either you’re exactly on or you have to be totally off. Not ‘kinda off.'” Because it gives you the same exact feeling of a phantom itch.

And I don’t like phantom itches. Who does?

Bjørg Jewellery

Super cool, Tim Burton-esque video campaign for Bjørg Jewellery from Norway. The video gives you an insight into her sense of design and style, and ties in nicely with the poetic imageries used throughout her website, truly showcasing her eclectic & creative jewelry collection. I’m pining for the pieces with rough-cut stones that are just stunning! Too bad I can’t buy it online or in the US. Someday, Bjørg…, someday.

KERNing game

I stumbled onto these iPhone nerd games by FORMation Alliance through the KERN game (A game for type geeks! The page title kills me: SPACE, THE FINAL FONT IER. Hillarious!)

I do love the design on all 3 of these games. Keep them coming, guys!

Brooklyn Bottle Design Competition

Bond No. 9 invites everyone to join the Brooklyn Bottle Design Competition. Check www.bondno9.com for the rules.

ReBranding Winners

A nice collection of redesigns compiled by ReBrand for 2009. I like that there are many before & afters so you can compare, smile or smirk.

Via: Brand New