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A great site that lets you read up on some of the most followed Designers and Design blogs on twitter. The site is nicely laid out and is a very well organized way to keep tabs on whats happening in the world of design. Have seen a couple of my friends on there including my friend Damien Correll. Check it out.

I had heard a lot of chatter about Asher Roth and seen him on the Undrcrwn site wearing the College Collection. I had never heard any of his stuff which shocked me because he is from PA. While cleaning this past weekend I decided I needed some new music so I put on his album and I was pleasantly surprised. The Greenhouse Effect was much better then I had expected and I am definitely looking forward to his next release. I might have to shell out the money for The Roots Picnic this year to see him perform (as well as others).

Moleskine just released their newly designed site that is just as simple as their product. If I were to imagine how a Moleskine would look if redesigned for interactive use, this would be it. The color palette was well chosen and I like the hint of color they added in the navigation (the different nav options are implied through color just like the different Moleskine book option). Plus the nice little sketch of the computer on the homepage was a great extra touch.

Hey Studio is based in Barcelona and has a nice showcase of some impressive and clean work. A studio like this is a great example of how a “back to basics” approach to design can still be done beautifully and well. Below are some examples of their poster work.

I wont lie, ever since my accident I have been a bit hesitant about getting back on a bike. I miss having one because I felt like it made life so much more convenient for me. Now my bank account quickly runs dry from Subway and Cab rides. With it getting warmer out all I can think about is getting back on a bike (once I buy one). I want to go for rides along the river, ride to meet friends for cocktails outside; all that good stuff. I just need to get over the thought of being plowed by a car.

I stumbled upon this and I cant get over how wonderful of an idea it is. Contrail is an attachment you place on your bike; its purpose? As you ride it leaves behind a colorful streak of chalk allowing other riders and drivers to see your path. It is meant to encourage biking participation by leaving its mark on the road and to reclaim this crucial shared space. I think its brilliant… and fun. Imagine all the colorful lines you would see in the summer.

The Book Cover Archive is a great collection of book cover design that gives you the information about who the artist is, what font was used, when is was published and even gives you a link to Amazon.com. The site is nicely designed and easy to navigate.

I think book cover design is one is often unappreciated and to a degree goes unnoticed. I believe some of the best design that I have seen is often at the local Border’s. I tend to spend most of my time in book store’s not actually looking for a book to read but just the covers. To have to sum up a 300 page story in a single image is impressive, without giving anything away.

Plus for someone like me, who chooses books based off covers, this site is a godsend. :)

Photographer Simon Høgsberg’s project, We’re All Going To Die - 100 Meters of Existence was shot from a bridge overlooking a railroad platform in Berlin in the summer of 2007. 178 people were captured in this moving photo making you feel as if you are a part of each person you are viewing; for a split second. The image is a impressive 100 meters long. The way Simon diplays the image allows the user to scroll through at their own pace.