Culture Buzz The folks over at 50 Watts recently held a Polish Book Cover Contest where artists were asked to compose covers for their favorite books as Polish paperbacks from the 40s, 50s and 60s. You can view some of the judges' favorites below. (Via The BuzzBrewery)
Culture Buzz As recently announced, the FDA has retired the 20-year-old Food Pyramid and replaced it with the MyPlate circle. Many previous designs were envisioned to fit every lifestyle, but they were all ultimately rejected. Here are some of the lifestyle pyramids the FDA did not approve. (Via The BuzzBrewery)
TV Buzz Niklas Jansson made the excellent decision to redesign The Daleks and a number of other villains from the older periods of the Doctor Who. Tons more of these here.
Culture Buzz The young and very talented illustrator Olly Moss made these breathtaking posters of the first Star Wars trilogy for Mondo tees.
The Big Ten is now the Big 12, which is less confusing than the fact that up until recently it was the Big 11. To celebrate this important change, they've modified their logo from the words “Big Ten” with a hidden “11” to the words “Big Ten” with a hidden “10”. Problem solved? (Via AdFreak.)
Culture Buzz Some great illustrators redesign Darth Vader using only the passage that first describes him in the script. More pics and Links here.
Culture Buzz A collection of entries into a Wizard Of Oz art contest for ConceptArt. Here are a few of my favorites. [Via]
Culture Buzz Graphic designer Steven Finch reimagines classic comic covers as 70's style text books. Probably would have payed more attention during university if this is what they were teaching. (via Bite Daily.)
A collection of 25 movie posters, redesigned with a much more modern feel. This one for Rain Man is by far my favorite. Click through for more. (via)
Illustrator M.S. Corley has reinvisioned the Harry Potter book covers with a retro, Penguin Classics feel. It's a major improvement on the overwrought designs that are the current face of the series, and it almost makes me want to actually read the books.