Saol Na Rannta

Irish advertising creative in Japan, sharing stories, opinions, and snapshots celebrating what people are capable of when we are free to do what we love, and express who we are. Folio: http://www.raydmurphy.com/

[raodhmann]

Asymmetrical thinking teaches us that the seeds of the future are contained in the present. We just have to train ourselves to see them and have the imagination to believe that they will grow into forces and trends fully capable of reshaping our world.

Alexander Jutkowitz, The Strategic Storyteller.

[nevver]

Married to the Sea

[raodhmann]

When someone acts in a way that says, "can I help you buy something?" or, "can I help you achieve your goals?" then we're on our way. And of course, it's the doing, not the saying that matters the most.

Seth Godin

[raodhmann]

Ireland has a north. Northern Ireland just happens to exist on it.

Raodhmann Mac Murchaidh

[raodhmann]

Incredible Portrait Paintings of African Americans by Amy Sherald

Amy Sherald is a 44-year-old painter and artist who was born and raised in Columbus, Ga and currently lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland. Amy received her Bachelor’s of the Arts in Painting from

Saw this, and it reminded me of something I wanted to do and held it back in the back of my mind for so long. Definitely things are now bubbling up, and I’m getting that urge to really create again and express something real, for a change.

[typeworship]

Flawless Typography Checklist.

Every designer should be aware of Typewolf, a typography resource that’s helped designers choose, pair and use web fonts since 2013. 

The latest in its suite of resources is the Flawless Typography Checklist—a complete typography master course in the form of an interactive visual checklist.

Representing almost a years’ work by its creator, Jeremiah Shoaf, he has created what he believe is the most comprehensive resource on typography ever made. 

“If you want to finally become a true typography expert in 2017, then this product is for you.”

While I consider myself to be a reasonable typographer I still rushed back to my portfolio site to correct some rookie errors. There’s much I can still improve on (and unfortunately this blog’s typography is restricted from fine control by its template – please don’t judge it too harshly!).

I asked Jeremiah a couple of questions about his approach with the checklist:

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[theatlantic]

Read Megan Garber on the realism in 2016′s TV series. 

[raodhmann]

This is a great quote, not simply for individuals, but entire cultures and societal experiences.

[raodhmann]

Booze is not our identity.

Raymond Declan Murphy

[raodhmann]

Ireland is like the modern battery. It pumps out people that other people use.

Raymond Declan Murphy

[raodhmann]

I dunno what’s worse. The Ulster Plantation or soccer.

Raymond Declan Murphy

[raodhmann]

Dublin is the capital of Dublin

Raymond Declan Murphy

[raodhmann]

Deir Uladh dia duit ゲールの世界へようこそ！

[raodhmann]

The biggest task will be the restoration of the language. How can we express our most subtle thoughts and finest feelings in a foreign tongue? Irish will scarcely be our language in this generation, or even perhaps in the next. But until we have it again on our tongues and in our minds we are not free.

Michael Collins, 1922

[prostheticknowledge]

Kung Fu Motion Visualization

Visual experiment by Tobias Gremmler uses motion capture of martial arts performances and presents them in abstract ways:

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GOOD THINGS

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[raodhmann]

Maith thú!

[raodhmann]

Say what? (Tokyo Design Week)

[raodhmann]

Have no idea what they sell here but the shop window is cool. Almost religious.