Could this be an attempt at preemptive leniency from a police office if this driver were pulled over for a traffic violation? This sign definitely does not look official by any means. However, if the desired objective is attained, then the design would be a success. Potential proof that design isn’t always pretty!

“The best teachers are the most earnest seekers. Those are the ones to follow.”

Formulated by Grace Hw., initially stated by Claude Hu.

We ran a quick errand over the weekend which took us to midtown, to drop off my new/antique watch at jewelers for a little speed up. Regardless, I had the camera with me for a change. So, here are a few shots from what became a productive errand, in more ways than one.

Jenny loves to decorate for all holidays and seasons. Being that NYC apartment living doesn’t lend itself to large amounts of disposable space, the majority of our decorations are in Pennsylvania in storage.

So, what to do when you pick up a tree for Christmas? Well a quick look at our recyclying bin under the sink revealed plenty. Pictured above is a photo of the star on our tree. Originally, this was the lid of a disposable aluminum oven dish a friend brought by filled with cupcakes. No more cupcakes. Now see star … A grease pencil, the “toolbox” scissors, and a straight edge for bending. Viola!

Shotgun + Winchester + Flashlight + Zip Ties = Armadillo Repellent

Yeah, that’s right. Design isn’t always pretty. Many times function trumps form. Apparently, armadillos are primarily nocturnal. And according to my father, one armadillo can ruin a good yard costing him time, sweat and money. From the photo above, one can easily tell he had his fill with that nonsense.

Oh, and that’s a leather glove over the barrel of the shotgun. Just to make sure the dirt dobbers don’t try to make a home because that could get real messy!

A great sculpture installed on Wall St in NYC early this morning. The ECONOMY is melting away today in Manhattan!

Do you want to purchase a bottle of mad Luchador wine? I wouldn’t know. I’m no wine expert. As a designer, I was instantly drawn to this bottle. No contest … It stood out among the adjacent competitors.

Many consumers make decisions at the point of purchase. Many unconscious. Trust me, it’s true. Big-box retailers have paid a pretty penny, many times over for market study after market study. We are an impressionable consumer.

In a time of financial crisis, consumers are using much less credit to make purchases. Therefore much less purchases across the board. What drives our collective unconscious during these times? And why doesn’t this drive stick with us in times of prosperity? We quickly forget our suffering.

Use what you’ve got! Came across a guy who is paralyzed from the waist down. And obviously has amazing balance. He “stands” upside down on one hand while playing a song on the harmonica.

So, Jen is the source of inspiration for this idea of resourcefulness. She recently created a post where an individual was using a cardboard cutout of the Naked Cowboy to shield himself and his laptop from the sun.

And here’s two of my finds of resourcefulness …

A plastic lobster fender/splash guard for a bicycle.

And noodles from New Jersey to protect the bumper of a Corrolla