Author Archives: Elizabeth Pizzuti

The Education of a Designer

Many times since I began working in graphic design people have told me that my designs are minimalist. While in those times I definitely agree, I’m not sure that it’s good to be put into a category at all. Tim Brown discusses the differences of minimalism vs. simplicity in his most recent blog post. HeContinue reading “The Education of a Designer”

Futuristic Remnants of the Past

There’s something very special about the Anthropologie catalog… always. Rebecca Purcell is a free lance home stylist/art director for the catalog and after getting a glimpse of her studio through Where Women Create Magazine I can easily see her influence on the design. Purcell is also responsible for the retail display for A.B.C. Home throughoutContinue reading “Futuristic Remnants of the Past”

New Obsession: Opening Titles for Films

David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng created the opening sequences of the original 1963 Pink Panther film, with Freleng directing. This is so deliciously 60’s, and the thing that makes me happiest about these opening titles is that the cartoon pink panther has nothing to do with any characters in the movie. The name PinkContinue reading “New Obsession: Opening Titles for Films”

In honor of All Hallows Eve… and keeping creativity alive with daily pet projects

In 2006 Stefan G. Bucher embarked on a grand challenge – to create a monster a day for 100 days. It was an fun exercise he invented to keep himself inspired, which grew into a community of fervent fans, fame, fortune, lots of speaking engagements… and a book. Since the first 100 monsters, he’s createdContinue reading “In honor of All Hallows Eve… and keeping creativity alive with daily pet projects”

Bombs over Baghdad – an info-graphic

I don’t usually write about war topics, but I came across an incredible (and morbid) info-graphic on WashingtonPost.com. I wanted to share because we hear about people dying in Iraq every day, and each time I hear that there was another car bomb, another attack, my heart sinks. I’ve never seen as clear and conciseContinue reading “Bombs over Baghdad – an info-graphic”

Even more info on Trees!!!!

Mood Board – Inspires the feeling of protection while walking through the forest and the possibility of tapping into this entirely new source of energy. Soundscape – Invokes the fragility of the forest ecosystem and inspires the excitement of using an innovative new technology to help people and improve the environment. Theme – Trees withContinue reading “Even more info on Trees!!!!”

How to live in New York City and still be inspired by nature

After living in a small apartment in a large city for a long time, I’ve come face-to-face with my need for outdoor enjoyment. I travel hours and hours to ‘get away’ to walk through the woods near where I grew up or visit the beach. For people who need a significant amount of time inContinue reading “How to live in New York City and still be inspired by nature”

Some of my favorite work from Chris Jordan

How does he make intolerable, overwhelming amounts of waste so beautiful? With his photographic art, Chris Jordan sends a strong message about American mass consumption, that we are living unsustainably and until people are held accountable for our actions it will get worse. He visits shipping ports and industrial yards – evidence of our consumptionContinue reading “Some of my favorite work from Chris Jordan”

A still from my stop motion project

This is my first foray into stop motion and first time using Final Cut so I definitely learned a lot this weekend. I chose a handmade aesthetic with cut paper, drawings and found objects because that represents the simple, grounded and whimsical nature of the forest. I did not use a tripod (mostly because IContinue reading “A still from my stop motion project”