Movie Titles 2 Die 4: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)

The David Fincher (of such films like "Seven") - has now directed ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ one of the most deliciously anticipated remakes (from the European version) in some time. Why I'm even bringing this to your attention is from the design elements made up in the title sequence. Incredible. The cover of Led Zeppelin‘s ‘Immigrant Song’ was ably revamped by none other than Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

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What Was "Most Contagious" About 2011?

Hi. My name is Justice, and I'm FOMO. This means I have a "fear of missing out." This affliction causes me to be “cool hunting” at all times as I try to stay on top of what's breaking in creativity. Think of it like petting the cat in “Dune” to get the serum that will maintain my life. Stupid. Dear Lord, did I really just type that?

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Justice Mitchell's 2012 Predictions: Part One

The Future is Now! (I’m not saying it’s a great headline – but I needed to have something there or it makes me a little nuts ;) Anyone who ever sat down over a cup of coffee or bottle of wine with me knows I can wax philosophical over design and technology trends until your ears bleed. I LIVE for this shit, people! I’ve been grinding on a number of different items lately, and it’s time to put it all out there. I based some of these on my own gut feelings. I cited and referenced others, then supplemented with my own take on how "it" will affect us. What you read here is my own interpretation. I’m not engaging in product placement or service promotion, and my current employers influence none of this.

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What Is Gamification?

Well the wiki says "Gamification is the use of game design techniques[1] and mechanics to solve problems and engage audiences. Typically gamification applies to non-game applications (also known as "funware"),[2] particularly consumer-oriented web and mobile sites, in order to encourage people to adopt the applications. It also strives to encourage users to engage in desired behaviors in connection with the applications.[3] ...

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Quick Hit From Vegas

Here's a few things that I learned from my recent trip to Vegas.

• Holy crap has everything gone downhill!
• The 'City Center' (and their casinos) are now the prime Jewel of the strip just edging out the Wynn & The Encore
• The casinos plan heavily for Chinese new year
• There are so many Cirque du Soleil shows they're no longer special
• There are two kinds of drinkers, those who cannot find a scantly clad waitress to serve them something for free and those with a plastic "yard" in the shape of a titty sucking down grain alcohol
• The closer you walk to Las Vegas BLVD. the closer you come to depravity and emotional doom
• Finest line from a pan-handler selling bottled water "the water is free ladies, it's just a one dollar handling fee"
• A new coat of paint does not equal a renovation
• All cab drivers should be put on suicide watch
• People don't know how to have fun anymore
• "Porn Slappers" (these are the people that slap escort service flyers at you on the strip as you walk by) do not clean up bygone marketing materials
• Smokers you are a dying breed even in Vegas
• You can get away with shooting cell phone pictures in the casino, but the same cannot be said for USING a cell phone while playing in a casino
• Less social media advocacy than I would have imagined from casinos
• Although more location-based services (LBS) offers than I would have thought
• There still are black-tie events that are not weddings
• There's nothing funnier than drunk women fighting their CFMP's trying to fall into an elevator
• Asian card dealers will take all your money
• Betting 'with the craps table' is still the best way to enjoy the game
• Penny slots are treated like the plague; while $1 slots are now treated as the default rate
• Vegas is still not family friendly
• There are far more coffee shops in casinos now
• People really do get up at 7AM to workout in the fitness center
• Don't even look at the mini-bar unless your Indiana Jones and you have a bag of sand
• The Excalibur, New York New York, The Flamingo, Circus Circus (anything Bally's) and the Stratosphere all need summoned back to Satan
• All the servers hate you
• Tip the cleaning staff and you'll win more mini shampoos than a slot machine on a progressive payout
• Don't quote "The Hangover" if you don't want pee in your drink
• Aria Hotel & Casino and Wynn's "Encore" are top-notch
• No, you'll never be able to afford that necklace
• Two words: "hand sanitizer"

Ralph Lauren Trumps Mickey Mouse

I found it almost shocking that a brand with as traditional 'look and feel' as Ralph Lauren would have been this progressive in its execution. The Ralph Lauren 4D Experience, was just that.

Ralph Lauren has architecturally mapped the foundation and contours of its stores on Madison Avenue and New Bond Street, respectively, and will use light to make the buildings look as if they are being rotated, squeezed, disassembled block by block and so forth. From the spaces will emerge 3D replicas of some of the brand’s most iconic images — such as galloping polo players and four-story tall models walking invisible runways — and accessories, such as bags, belts and ties, from the current collection.

When I first saw this I kept thinking that there's no way that this is not computer generated after the fact, but it's all done with a brilliant projection system and marriage between the architecture and design. Simply beautiful!

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How long before this is commonplace at theme parks worldwide? I can't imagine it's not on laall the tips of their tounges. Disney has something called "streetmosphere" that is made up of ligthing, actors and music that engage audiences within the environment. This take the environment to the next level.