http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/ en Copyright 2008 Tue, 06 May 2008 12:31:41 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I've been a big fan of James Victore for years. DWR's hosted his art exhibits in several of our Studios and just this year we commissioned him to design a surfboard for Tools for Living. And while we like the idea of keeping his designs to ourselves, we cannot help but feel a little proud when we see his work gain broader exposure. After all, he is family. Case in point: The above designed cover for Time’s issue featuring their annual list of the most influential people in the world. The magazine challenged graphic designers to submit their cover ideas and James made the top five. Even if I didn’t know him it would still be my favorite.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/time_for_james.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/time_for_james.html Tue, 06 May 2008 12:31:41 -0500 Ran 6 miles in the morning, worked, and then went back to the gym to lift weights. I’ve dropped a lot of weight and I have not been drinking so I am really enjoying getting back into the gym. Finally caught up with Greg Jacoby on the phone. He sounded good. Dinner with my Ben and Ben Roussel at The Smith. Yummy. Ben and I did photo booth pictures. Ralph is using them for our wedding invites. I wore my Ray-Bans and channeled Warhol in photo booth shots I’ve see of him wearing the same wayfarers. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5508.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5508.html Mon, 05 May 2008 12:12:31 -0500 Herb and cheese omelets, tomato salad, and multi grain toast for breakfast. Basar and Scott got on the road early. Basar has been a dear friend for a decade now. It was wonderful to spend quality time with both he and Scott. I miss them. Ben and I got the house in order and the sun finally came out! I drove home while Ben read and upon arriving in Manhattan I ran outside. Met Ben and Kristine Kern for Times Talk, where Deborah Solomon interviewed Tracy Ullman in an intimate theater. Being VIP (thanks NY Times) we had perfect seats. Ullman is hilarious and the interview was a pure delight. She grew up being told she looked like a troll doll. So true! Did Renee Zellweger and Arianna Huffington. Perfect. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5408.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5408.html Sun, 04 May 2008 12:04:29 -0500 Off South Beach so we drank wine and ate yummy food throughout the day. Watched Auntie Mame. Played Monopoly. Made chicken kebabs, yogurt sauce, roasted potatoes, and beet salad for dinner. Matthew Mackay joined us. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5308.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5308.html Sat, 03 May 2008 12:03:40 -0500 Got up and worked then packed and drove upstate with Ben. Basar and Scott arrived at nearly 1am after their grueling drive from DC. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5208.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5208.html Fri, 02 May 2008 12:02:38 -0500 When I went to search for a restaurant today on Google, I knew instantly what I was seeing: Jeff Koons’ take on the Google logo. The internet powerhouse has gotten search page makeovers from designers/artists as diverse as Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Graves and Dale Chihuly. Not only can users choose news, email and games for a personalized Google homepage, but now they can play an active role in its actual design. Pretty cool. My fave: Nigo, founder and owner of hip-hop clothing label A Bathing Ape.

]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/google_meet_jeff_koons.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/google_meet_jeff_koons.html Thu, 01 May 2008 12:17:56 -0500 Treadmill with Sandra in the AM and a quick breakfast at Pastis. It is always busy there. Worked a little then had lunch with Joel Luna at Cookshop. Back to work, then the gym, and walking home passed Kiefer Sutherland. Drove to Roslyn with her for a Knoll event and ate a quick, simple meal near the Seaport. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5108.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/05/5108.html Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:53 -0500 Massimo Vignelli's somewhat-forgotten 1972 New York Subway map has been given new life thanks to Men’s Vogue. The iconic designer and his design team have updated the changes made to the subway system within the last 30 years and a limited run of 500 posters have been printed. Each is signed by Vignelli and available through Condé Nast, with each sale benefiting Green Worker Cooperatives , a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating worker-owned and environmentally sound cooperatives in the South Bronx. Via Norman.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/an_old_map_made_new.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/an_old_map_made_new.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:34:17 -0500 Ran 7 miles in the morning. Dusti and Juli came over for dinner after work and we chatted and laughed. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/4308_1.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/4308_1.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:59:07 -0500 Stua, the Spanish furniture design-house, featured me in their weekly newsletter today. I use their Sapporo shelves to house my toy collection. Thanks Stua and Jon Gasca! If you’re here via the newsletter, hola. If you want more info on the Simboli posters in their newsletter, click here. They're still available.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/live_play_collect.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/live_play_collect.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:38:16 -0500 I got up in the AM and went to the dentist. Teeth cleaned. Bought a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers and ate breakfast at The Mercer Kitchen, where I sat next to Robert Downey Jr. and his handlers. He was very thin and sweet and we chatted about sneakers. His were sick! Gray patent leather high-tops. Went to Moss, Moroso, saw Brin, was joined by Karley Nelson, who manages to look sexy 7 months pregnant. Shopped a lot: Paul Smith, Moss, Alessi. Went to her house and went over decorations, window coverings, etc. Left here, headed home, and went to the gym. Ate by myself at the diner a block away. Answered questions from people on eBay, as I am selling a lot of my clothes there this week. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42908.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42908.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:34:34 -0500 Skipped the gym in the AM and just went straight to work. I cut out and joined Matthew Kelleher and Brian Babst for the IntenSati class at Equinox. Again, it kicked my ass. The 3 of us went to Elmo for dinner. They had 3 cocktails each. I had water only and pure protein. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42808.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42808.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:33:56 -0500 Mr. Denning continues to try to butch me up.]]> http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/blue_arms.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/blue_arms.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:58:00 -0500 Woke in the morning and Leslie came over and Karley and Al too. They’re buying a few of the Simboli posters and wanted to see them. I went to work. They all went to brunch. Wah. I met Ben after work at home and we ate dinner at The Smith. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42708.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42708.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:33:13 -0500 Ran 6 miles in the morning. Worked and met Leslie Simboli and Ben at Club Monaco and bought like 5 pairs of pants and another new suit. Then stopped at Flatiron DWR, chilled at home, and got sushi for dinner. The most annoying guy at the restaurant called his friend and said "we're just getting some sush." "Sush?" I don't know why but for some reason that pissed me off. A lot. Les and Ben went to a bar. I went to bed. http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42608.html http://www.bradfordshellhammer.com/blog/2008/04/42608.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:54:52 -0500