The New Era of Super Hero Films

March 28, 2013 by

CF_hero1Hollywood is nothing if not predictable when it comes to bringing us a re-launch, sequel, franchise or “reboot” of a story that will be box-office-safe. There have been plenty of super hero “flicks” (calling them films seems inappropriate) that turn comic book stories into jokes, feature costumes that look like they were purchased at a convenience store, and set designs that may or may not have been a school’s craft project. However, studios are now bringing us a new and powerful era of super hero films that do more than deserve our attention, they demand it. Read more of this post

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How to Build a Faux Steam Locomotive Part 1.5

March 26, 2013 by 4 Comments

RoundhouseMy post today is a continuation of the series I began last month about the process for building a ridable backyard faux steam locomotive.  Here are a few select details that will help finish off the boiler assembly for the locomotive.  The Lantern is an iconic feature of any steam locomotive and requires the proper style and proportion.

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How to Build a Faux Steam Locomotive Part 1

February 27, 2013 by 1 Comment

JupiterIn honor of the firm’s founding in 1968, let’s go back 100 years to 1868, the year the Jupiter Steam Locomotive (a recreation seen above)  was constructed by the Schenectady Locomotive Works.  It participated in the “Golden Spike Ceremony” officially opening the First Transcontinental Railroad. Read more of this post

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45th Anniversary: 1968 Revisited

February 4, 2013 by

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This year FRCH celebrates its 45th anniversary. If you put those years in reverse you could watch how this company has evolved through ownership, name changes and office spaces. You would see the breadth of its creative power and you would see how this company helped shape the careers of hundreds of employees. And then you would arrive in the year 1968. Though most of us have a general sense of history, and can assemble in our minds an approximate timeline of major historical events, I would think it hard to name specific dates . . . even years. And the question is, who would really care? What good does it to recall our history? Better yet, what is so important about honoring certain dates, in this case, an Anniversary? If we can use the birth of FRCH as a microcosm, the answer may lie in understanding context. Read more of this post

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Happy Holidays 2012!

December 14, 2012 by 2 Comments

We wish you a Happy Holiday and colorful New Year full of creative inspiration.

Happy doodling!

-FRCH

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Pack Expo International 2012: Processing to Packaging

November 8, 2012 by 1 Comment

I attended the International Packaging Expo last week in Chicago, Illinois to gain further knowledge of the packaging process while identifying products and vendors to specify for upcoming projects. Declared as the world’s largest packaging show, more than 46,000 people attended with over 1,800 vendor booths to visit.

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Designing and Building Fantasy

October 26, 2012 by 3 Comments

The Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London provides a behind the scenes look at the making of the Harry Potter films and gives a detailed look at the design and fabrication process for the sets, props and costumes used in the movies.  Like with all design, the process is the same.

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Be Bright | Gap Falls Into Color

October 23, 2012 by

Fall is always colorful.  The leaves turn to bright shades of yellow and orange, crisp Macintosh apples glow a rich red, and the sky is full of bright blue.  Why then, should an autumn collection be void of all color? Exactly.  It shouldn’t. Read more of this post

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Brand Vernacular: A Louis Vuitton Case Study

October 9, 2012 by 3 Comments

I was pleasantly surprised to see that the latest Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show, which debuted in Paris last week, had left one significant guest off their VIP list: the signature LV logo. Under the tutelage of Creative Director Marc Jacobs, the show featured bold check patterns, artfully combined in a variety of scales and colors. Despite the fact that the iconic LV  stamp is nowhere to be found within this ready-to-wear collection, the careful craftsmanship and perfectly paired pieces are unmistakably Louis Vuitton. It speaks volumes of the brand’s distinct visual language and identity that even without the signature LV, the fashion stands on its own. Read more of this post

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Architecture and Fashion Collide with United Nude Footwear

August 28, 2012 by

The architecturally-inspired footwear of United Nude proves that artists and designers who seek inspiration from sources outside of their disciplines can yield captivating results. UN’s shoe designs stand out through unique concepts and details that push the boundaries of footwear in terms of form, structure, and materiality. Read more of this post

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