Inkblot Robot http://virb.com/inkblotrobot www.inkblotrobot.com) and our blog (www.inkblotrobot.com/blog). Free Stickers from Inkblot Robot!!! Inkblot Robot Blog: design news and point of views]]> Virb 2.0 (@inkblotrobot) en Minus The Bear Poster http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1235485 ]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:58:23 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1235485 a+j=yay! http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225472 ]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:41:39 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225472 Kracl http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225467 ]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:38:44 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225467 Jamies http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225462 ]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:36:17 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225462 Kirk The Computer Guy http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225461 ]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:33:59 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225461 IR Sticker - Bike Trail http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225449 ]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:30:42 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1225449 Martina Running http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1213315

Sample of the DVD cover, disc label, and business card created for Matina Running.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:32:39 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1213315 Crazy Cracker Fireworks http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1213311

Samples of the work we did for Crazy Cracker Fireworks.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:28:28 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1213311 windo http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1206714 ]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:31:00 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1206714 david bazan show poster http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1206456 ]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:33:32 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/photos/1206456 New Work and Self Promotion: Shoshul http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/612831 I (Justin) have a new project that is going live today. It is called Shoshul, it's a blog dedicated to insights into social media, networking, and marketing. Have a look if you are interested in the subject, I (being a Co-Author) highly recommend it! The design, of course, is the work of Inkblot Robot.

Shoshul

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 11:54:19 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/612831 Companies outsourcing design to India http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/592023 There is, obviously,]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:17:42 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/592023 Do you twitter? http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/585845 I have just joined Twitter this past week and I have really been digging it.]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:11:15 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/585845 Site update http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/581637 The main site inkblotrobot.com has been updated with new portfolio samples. Included in the update is corporate identity for Accounting Solutions and TinyURL.com as well as print material for 1% Productions and Sweet Maggie's.

We are also thinking about doing a site redesign that will offer more functionality, easier updating, and more interactivity. We will keep you updated on that.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:01:54 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/581637 Inkblot Robot has moved to Portland, OR http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/554243 First things first, let me apologize for the long hiatus on the blog. I swear there is a good reason for it!
Inkblot Robot has officially moved to Portland, OR! I had mentioned several months back that we were going to be visiting Portland on a scouting trip to see if it was a good fit for us and we found out that it absolutely was. So as of April 1st we left the flat lands of the Nebraska and headed West on I80 for about 900 miles and Northwest on I84 for about 600 miles. We are really, really excited to become apart of the lively arts/music/etc community here in Portland.

Enjoy a few quick links of what Portland has to offer.]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:32:08 -0700 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/554243 Essential Guide to new Design Tools http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/362737
I know this is a bit long, but the 'Emotionator' at the end is pretty classic!

]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:22:03 -0800 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/362737 Essential Guide to new Design Tools http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/334473
I know this is a bit long, but the 'Emotionator' at the end is pretty classic!

]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:05:52 -0800 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/334473 Logo Redesign: Applebee's http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/319460 In a quest to keep up with the mediocre "casual dining" chain restaurants, Applebee's has cooked up a new logo (I think I should be working more puns into these blog posts :-) ). If you recall Ruby Tuesday released their new logo just a couple weeks ago. Applebee's is striving to regain the top spot in mediocrity.

before: Applebee's logo before after: Applebee's logo redesign

It is nice to see a much less "street sign" type look in the new logo. The color palette gives the new look a much needed push into the present. There is just something about the typography that rubs me the wrong way, though. And the combination of the tagline font and the logo font just looks off. But honestly, like I said in the Ruby Tuesday post, I couldn't care less about the new logo until you do something about your interior design. I will never be able to enjoy my bloomin' onion at one of these restaurants until the faux-retro junk collages are off the walls.

See you next week with a new TGI Friday's logo to report, and a new Chili's logo shortly after.

]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:32:44 -0800 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/319460 Logo Redesign: New PlayStation 3 Logo? http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/313609 A posting on a Dutch video game site hints that a new PlayStation 3 logo may be arriving. If you haven't been following, PlayStation 2 was the powerhouse in the video game console market. Then the Xbox 360 came along and picked up some of their market, and the Nintendo Wii came in and surprised everyone to become the hottest seller. PlayStation 3 was then released with much hype but quickly fizzled. Before Sony knew it they were the number 3 player in the market. So maybe a new logo is just what the doctor ordered?
Possible new PS3 logo:

Sony Playstation 3 new logo?

Sadly, I don't think this logo is going to change any gamers' minds. It is possible that this new mark may serve a niche purpose, for example being the logo for the PS3 online service. But honestly, the PlayStation 3 just needs one strong identity. Their identity is way to vague and segmented at this point. Below are three separate PS3 logos that are floating around.

Sony Playstation 3 logo

Sony Playstation 3 logo

Sony Playstation 3 logo

Not to mention the standard (and most recognizable) catch-all PlayStation logo.

Sony Playstation 3 logo

]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:47:01 -0800 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/313609 Quick Look: Toys R Us Logo Redesign http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/305407 Still in Portland, and more logo news.]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:42:19 -0800 http://virb.com/inkblotrobot/posts/text/305407