P1 Brand

Because the sole proprietor of the DDC is an amazing and inspirational guy...dig this short on one of our favorite graphic designers (or 'cake decorators', depending upon your point of view), Aaron Draplin, who leads us through a tour of his favorite signage in Portland, Oregon.

BTW, if you're an active or aspiring creative person, get out and see this guy lecture. You won't be disappointed, we promise.

Video courtesy of AdobeCreativeCloud©2013

Here's a classic example of why drivers should stick to driving...

Watch this fun little promo from F1 World Champions, Red Bull Racing, as Vettel and Webber go head to head in a friendly competition to decorate an RB9. Obviously, this was shot months before the "Multi 21" Malaysian GP incident that has caused a competitive rift between the two.

We're proud to say, with confidence, that we could easily best both of these guys if assigned the same task....;)

Wanna look like a carjacker without actually committing a felony? Sure you do. Check out this hilarious, functional and DIY screwdriver key tutorial from the folks at HaHa Bird. That's right, with just some basic tools and some MacGyver-esque handiwork, you can create a real conversation piece that will be sure to get some laughs. Plus, you'll look tough with a screwdriver on your key ring... 

Deus, the phenomenal, Australian-born moto/surf brand, just celebrated a one year anniversary of their only US retail shop. Located in Venice, California, the retail outlet features a hearty selection art, apparel, motorbikes, surfboards, coffee and hosts plenty of fun events. We're definitely fans of the label and their talented Creative Director, Carby Tuckwell.

Check the above video that captures The First Year of Postmodern Activities.

There's a great article featuring some of Tamiya's classic box art from the 1980's over on the Sci-Fi-O-Rama blog. These are the very same illustrations that beckoned us from the walls of the local hobby shop as youngsters, igniting a passion for racing radio controlled models that still exists to this day. Thanks to our friend, Doug D for sending over the link. Yeah-yuh!

From Hypebeast TV, a profile on Nicolai Sclater, aka Ornamental Conifer, who dispatches his compulsion to customize into every facet of his daily life. Check the above short as Ornamental Conifer rides his motorbike around town, paints the glass at The Great Frog and gets a new tattoo.

Photo and video courtesy of HypebeastTV©2013

One of the most beautiful opening title sequences in cinema, designed by Saul Bass for the film Grand Prix (1966). We're hoping that the upcoming Ron Howard film, Rush, which is based upon the 1976 Formula 1 rivalry of James Hunt and Niki Lauda, will take a cue from this opener.

Curious on how to create your own screenprinted tees, posters or stickers? The people at DIY Print Shop have created some great kits and tutorials that can help you get started. Check out the montage of the kit (above) and then hit their website to learn more.

"Freedom of the press is guaranteed to those that own one." -Shepard Fairey

Photo and video courtesy of DIYPrintShop©2013