We’ve been crazy busy here at Ramos Creative the past few months: adding another designer, moving to a new studio, working on some great client work as well as a few projects of our own—the most recent being Two Over Zero. In the midst of all this, we’ve been working on our own site and identity, realigning our brand to match the quality of design we’ve been doing for our clients.

Until the new site launches, you can keep up with us on Twitter: @andrewramos and @elizabethramos.

As a tribute to Maurice Sendak and his Where the Wild Things Are book, Cory Godbey has started www.terribleyelloweyes.com, showcasing work inspired by the book, and created by artists the world over. Wild Card is my first submission to the collection, but hopefully not my last! Click here for a larger image.

The History Bluff has been a truly fun brand to work with. Describing themselves as a group that is “making a mess of history” they dig deep and find the true details, the “Neety Greety” of the past. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was in fact our shortest President? Or that the Apollo moon landing was actually done in a studio? The History Bluff is a news source that is not afraid to uncover the truth.

There are many production methods I love to see used in print pieces, such as letterpress, foil stamping, and of course, die-cuts. This business card is done well, and makes a really nice presentation all around.

Via ffffound.

Best Buy recently updated their logo in hopes of transitioning to a new mark. One element they are focusing on with this update is transitioning the tag to a more separate icon, instead of the main focus. Before they make such a move, however, they are looking to get feedback from a live environment: Minnesota’s Mall of America Best Buy Location. New sign out front, new signage inside, and new employee uniforms are all part of this intermediate step. Barry Judge, the CMO of Best Buy, insists on his blog that this mark is not a new identity system for Best Buy, only a transitional move.

I have never been a fan of the current logo, so an updated identity is welcome. What bothers me about this new look though, is how bland this would make their brand seem. While the old logo may not have been typographically or aesthetically awesome, it was immediately recognizable; the new look misses that entirely. This is a rebrand with a lot of potential, but if Best Buy moves forward with a mark similar to what is shown at the Mall of America—they will be leaving a lot to be desired.

After much deliberation, I recently purchased a Nikon D60 D-SLR. It was a tough decision between Nikon and Canon, but for me the Nikon was the better choice. I’ve been able to take some photos in our downtown, but have been looking for a really great place to spend some time getting more accustomed to the D60.

My wife and I were recently able to visit the place where my Grandmother grew up, and I thought it was a great place to try it out. Although a dairy farm now, when she grew up it was primarily a tobacco farm. It was amazing to hear her explain all that went into a day’s work, and what part she played in each step. She vividly recalled each part of the process, and pointed out each change that time had brought to the farm. It was amazing to be standing in that place, knowing that so many of her memories were held there. Being there and sharing those memories with us brought her so much excitement and happiness; it’s a memory I am very thankful for.