Barnes & Noble is always looking for new ways to build connections and make access easier for millions of students.  It’s all about relationships and working together for the needs of tomorrow.  Our studio’s launch of their new blog live at Nacubo 2010 brings all the latest news from the floor as well as discussion and insight around how to improve efficiencies while utilizing few resources for the diverse student populations.  To share and exchange is what it’s all about – so blog, tweet and visit what’s new at Barnes & Noble College.

Two double beds or one king?

Smoking or non-smoking?

Pantone-478C, Pantone-200C, Pantone-137C, Pantone-1215C, Pantone-238C, Pantone-353C or Pantone-298C?

Pantone, Inc., the company known for its color matching system of swatch books, has announced a new Pantone-themed hotel in Brussels.

Each room is a neutral canvas canvas of white walls, accented with matching bedding, artwork, and giant color chips, in one of 7 themed color palettes.

It’s an interesting concept, and decently priced at about $120 a night, but I don’t think it will appeal to anyone outside the design community.

[ pantonehotel.com ]

Fresh Dialogue 26: Type Forecast

I recently had the opportunity to attend AIGA NY’s newest installment of the Fresh Dialogue series titled “Type Forecast”. True to its name, the discussion centered on the unique challenges facing lettering and font design today.

The evening’s speakers included typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische, who’s Daily Drop Cap website has earned her international recognition. Georg Seifert, a software and type designer who is currently developing “Glyphs,” his own font design application (and what looks to be a fantastic alternative to Fontlab). Brooklyn-based Joshua Darden is the founder of Darden Studio, a typeface design and consultancy studio. Among the many great typefaces he’s created are include Jubilat, Freight and Birra Stout.

In an increasing era of stock images, canned effects and default typefaces, It was a real treat to see some extraordinary work and the talented people still willing to invest the time to create it. I’m looking forward to taking “Glyphs” out for a typographic spin.

[ aiga.org ]

Duane and Greenwich Street NYC—be there—May 15, 2010. It’s an amazing day of food, festivities and community.  Founded in 1994, we have proudly been involved the past three years.  We are committed to this event; it truly is a world class culinary festival benefiting PS150 and PS 234.  Proceeds help support music programs. See you Saturday! Visit tasteoftribeca.com for more information.

This summer Lucky’s is coming to 79 Hudson Street in Hoboken, NJ!

Seriously, the burgers are so good! I love the fact that the owners have a strong vision and belief in their business and what their brand means. We’re so proud to be supporting each new location and if you haven’t yet eaten there, you MUST, and will completely understand why… a new Lucky’s will be coming to your neighborhood soon!