22
Jul 10

Inhabit - Wall Flats

ti_chrisrobinson_tfcWall Flats from Inhabit are lightweight dimensional wall tiles that work together through an automatic pattern repeat to create large-scale three-dimensional walls of any size and shape. Molded from bamboo, one of the world’s most renewable resources, they are durable, sustainable and biodegradable.

Wall Flats are Inhabit’s take on a modern, eco-friendly wallpaper. A modern embossed three-dimensional wallcovering that is good for the environment. Does it get any better than that?

They can be installed, trimmed and painted with commonly available products and tools. Scraps are biodegradable and can be recycled with other paper products or composted. Wall Flats nest inside each other to create low volume cartons and easily ship with common small parcel carriers.

One of my fav wall coverings, you can see these flats in T.I.’s latest clip directed by Chris Robinson.

S.™


17
Jul 10

Fireworks - Tom Wrecks Remix

Ottawa boy, DJ, Producer, Artist and good friend of my good friend (shout outs to Emi), Tom Wrecks does an incredible job on this Remix. I hope OVO and the team make this official. Check out the article my people at Format did on his previous release remixing KanYe here.

Tag along for the follow here and peep some more on Tom Wrecks here.

S.™


13
Jul 10

Fish House In Singapore

Did you know…

I have a real admiration for modern architecture. A friend of mine’s father is a very famous architect that designed three homes in Bridle Path, Toronto and two buildings in New York City. The conversations we and her father have over dinner are very intriguing and enjoyable. More pictures here…

J

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8
Jul 10

Words

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6
Jul 10

Aston Martin - Jahvon Sized

tfc_aston_jahvonsizedThe ‘Cygnet’ is a new luxury commuter concept car that I immediately fell in love with.

A creative, environmentally conscious solution. Small, yet with presence - Jahvonasized ;) – and highly fuel efficient with the prestige of Aston Martin’s luxury brand ownership.

Aston Martin describes The Cygnet Concept as a demonstration of Aston Martin’s unrivalled skill at creating hand-crafted interiors. The rich blend of hand-stitched leather, Alcantara and aluminium is shared with Aston Martin’s sports cars. The company’s extensive experience of traditional processes and richly detailed craftsmanship gives each Aston Martin a unique feel, bringing together detailed design work, high technology and exquisitely tactile materials.

As a luxury commuter car that can slip easily and unobtrusively into the city, the Cygnet Concept is a highly intelligent solution to urban mobility. Using tried and tested technology, together with Aston Martin’s acclaimed levels of personalisation and customisation, material quality, craft skill and tactile delight, the Cygnet Concept is innovative and forward-thinking, a genuine solution for future mobility and a natural partner for Aston Martin’s line-up of acclaimed luxury sports cars.

The Aston Martin brand is one that speaks to my roots and heritage. TFC approved. Long live the Queen.


5
Jul 10

Athletes World - The World Is Yours.

It’s 2003 and Hip-Hop’s reign of popular culture is cemented. It’s impact is resonating as it’s artists top the charts, sponsor international brands and influence buying trends. It’s that year that Athlete’s World approached me about creating a in-store re-design and marketing initiative to refresh their brand and create a connective between their buys and their market (their buying team was, young, trail blazing and way ahead of the curve showcasing premium urban brands in big-box outlets in urban centers and suburban malls). It was a bold move on their part but thankfully the brand had youth in the corporate office which pushed hard for a young guy like me to be the one to direct this campaign. This was my first project fresh out of school and one that I am to this day very proud of.

As a response to the needs of the brand I conceived “The World Is Yours”. I looked to create a dynamic campaign of both substance and weight- a visual, and message that was authentic and resonated deeply into our culture. I sought out young talent, that like myself were currently, or were about leave an indelible mark on the world. The tag line was a double entendre (Nas’ song and the film Scarface were the undertone) spoke to the culture saying that this store is yours and that the world at large is yours to conquer as well. I enlisted a collective of young upstarts that would later go on to blaze paths for the culture.

Bellow are some of the examples of the in store graphics used nationwide exposing the country to these faces.

Tré from So You Think You Can Dance

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Gavin Sheppard from The Remix Project

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Rochester aka Juice from The 411 Initiative For Change and ACCHO HIV/AIDS Awareness

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Pasha from Nelly’s “Hot In Herre” among many others…

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S.™


4
Jul 10

Deco Diva - Lempicka

tfc_lempicka_auto_selfportraitTamara de Lempicka’s technique is clean, precise, and elegant and her distinctive and bold artistic style epitomized the cool yet sensual side of the Art Deco movement.

A Freshmen favorite.

S.™


2
Jul 10

You Don’t Know Jack

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Get to know JACK…

“There are certain products that men everywhere turn to for reliability and inherent style. Military issue chino pants, Timex watches, Lacoste shirts, Levi’s, oxford cloth shirts-all represent the proverbial “real McCoy.” Most were originally created to serve a purpose-Chinos for the military, Levis for the workman, Lacoste shirts for the sportsman.

Mass marketers have taken the concept of these items and produced lesser products for the sake of fashion. Remember when the only great chino pant you could buy was made of heavy canvas and sold in Army/Navy stores?

Unfortunately, few of these originals still exist.

JACK SPADE always appreciated companies like J.Press, Brooks Brothers, Levis’s, Barbour and even Oxxford Clothing for being great companies that make useful items for men. The products these companies manufacture have style because the designs have a reason for being.

With these products as inspiration, JACK SPADE was created. We want to return to this approach, once again offering men items that represent both honest, thoughtful design and practical purpose.”

What more can you ask for?

S.™


27
Jun 10

BET Awards 2010

tfc_friendsinhighplacesI’m blessed to be invited to my very first BET Awards this year. I  didn’t plan for this to happen but I’m out here in L.A. and this trip is showing that New York Los Angeles is the City of Dreams.

To think that in less than 1 year I’m out here working alongside people that last year I watched on the Awards. Things are moving real fast right now but I gotta hop offline and head over to the Beverly Center with Phil to pick up some gear for the festivities. Tune in Sunday!

J.™


24
Jun 10

Timex - Gold Calculator Piece

tfc_timex_goldcalculatorCrack-crack-crack-crack!

J.™