Flowers Reaching For The Sun

By Omar | Published: July 2, 2011

I love the forward motion of anything. Clear Looks’ logo has the red hair that points up, right, which conveys positiveness, growth and always moving forward. This morning I was watering my garden and realized that every single flower was pointing up, right at a 45° angle, despite of having full exposure to the sun. Nature’s forward motion is an important subliminal aspect that should be incorporated into any logo or ad design.

Here is a closeup shot of milkweed flowers from my garden—reaching for the sun :o)

Milkweed Flowers

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Pagination User Experience: Older vs. Next

By Omar | Published: July 1, 2011

Engadget's Older vs. Google's Next Pagination

Many blogs are starting to use the “Older” button that points to the left instead of the traditional “Next” button that points to the right, for pagination. Some argue the former is more intuitive because a timeline moves from the left to right, which aligns with the way blog posts are also conceived. Is it actually the right behavior, though? Read More »

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Shaving is an Art, Philosophy

By Omar | Published: June 22, 2011

Merkur Futur Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor #700
A clean shaved face is necessary for any man who takes dressing seriously. The face is the billboard of our personality that makes a statement to the world. Just like a real billboard, ours are also open to interpretation by each person we meet. Have you ever met someone who appeared sharp from afar, but when you got close to talk, your attention kept shifting to the unshaved patches during the conversation? People tend to notice the flaws on our face, teeth and hair immediately—it is like speck of dirt on a new pair of shoes. Read More »

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Happy Father’s Day

By Omar | Published: June 19, 2011

Luke Gets Father's Day Card For Darth Vader

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New Logo Design for Spoke Lab

By Omar | Published: June 18, 2011

Spoke Lab Business

  • Sells custom colored bicycle spokes, rims, and hubs.
  • Sells custom color-scheme assembled wheel sets.
  • Will probably branch out to coloring other components in the future.

To Be Used On

  • Print (Business cards, letterheads, brochures etc)
  • Online (Website, online advertising, banner ads etc)
  • Merchandise (Mugs, T-shirts etc)
  • Signs (Including shops, billboards etc)

The Design Read More »

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Clever Water Pollution Awareness Ad

By Omar | Published: June 16, 2011

This is the most clever water pollution ad I’ve ever seen. Too bad it’s not in a more visible location.

Continue polluting, and soon you may not have a choice.

Water Pollution Awareness Ad

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The Beauty of Nature

By Omar | Published: June 11, 2011

A Window in the Forest

A Window in the Forest

Diversity in Forest Trees

Diversity in Forest Trees

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How It’s Made: Camera Lenses

By Omar | Published: June 7, 2011

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Late Spring Garden Pictures

By Omar | Published: June 5, 2011

Daylily Happy Perennial Hosta Perennial Pink Sisyku Perennial

Summer is almost here and my garden is finally starting to bloom. I had to take the camera around for spin. The weather was just right—cloudy but still had good day light—perfect for taking closeup flower shots. Read More »

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What Camera You Use is Not That Important

By Omar | Published: June 5, 2011

I have a love-hate relationship with photography. I aspire to take amazing shots that blow people’s minds, while encouraging them to think about philosophical ideas. However, carrying around a bulky DSLR camera and other equipment hinders the kind of mindset I need to have during shooting. Many great pictures are presented in front of me when I least expect it, too. A really good point-and-shoot camera that you can slip in your pocket is the way to go. Read More »

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