Jaime Guadagni

Amazing Alice in Wonderland Concept Art

2010-03-12T19:37:00.000-08:00

I just watched Alice in Wonderland last night and was struck by how cracked out the March Hare looked. Now, I understand that the movie has had classic drug references through-out each rendition, Disney or not, but I never thought they would take it to a literal crack head. It looks like the rabbit was enjoying a little PCP/Amphetamine/LSD cocktail when some asshole, the Mad Hatter, must of stuck him with 500cc's of pure Adrenaline, I mean the dude was off the wall. Needless to say I thought it was the better part of the movie and it got me interested in finding the original concept art behind the characters.

Which brought me to Michael Kutsch, one of the artists themselves, who, along with Bobby Chiu and Kei Acedera helped translate Tim Burton's ideas into reality. If you can call it that. In any case this work is off the hook.

Michael Kutsche

"This is the actual drawing which got me the gig on "Alice".
At the time I did it, I wasn't even aware what movie and director it was for"
-Michael Kutsche

Looks like he impressed Burton, cause he ended up doing a bunch more pieces for the movie. I love this one.

While the March Hare stayed relatively close, it looks like they parted a little from the concepts for the Mad Hatter and gave Johnny Depp more of that oh-so sought after "heroin chic" look. I think they made the right choice, while these are great I'm not really digging the paint splatter or the steam-punk glasses.

The Caterpillar also changed a bit from first inception. I like it's evolution especially with such an important character.

These last pieces were done by the illustration dream-team duo, Bobby Chiu and Kei Acedera.

The movie did a great job of riding the line between creepy and humorous, Twiddle Dee and Tweedle Dum are great examples of this. The blue veins are a great touch that I wish had made it into the movie.

Did you know that the story of Alice in Wonderland may have been based around the new mathematical principals of the time? Check out the great article at the New York Times by Melanie Bayley.

Dynamic Type

2009-10-12T23:24:00.000-07:00

Wow, this would make things fast. I wonder how easily you can control it? I don't think it can switch between serifed and sans but it is still a pretty amazing experiment. This could be a glimpse of the flexibility we may have with type in the future.

LAIKA from Michael Flückiger on Vimeo.

LAIKA was created by Michael Flückiger and Nicolas Kunz Hochschule.

Experience Typography's 5 Senses

2009-09-19T16:14:00.000-07:00

Okay this video is probably the most amazing project I have seen come out this year! It's funny I am not even a motion designer but it seems like most of my recent post's have been based around motion graphics. It must be because I don't know how to achieve the same effects, the visuals are mystical and provoke me to think about how they could have possibly done that.

This video is a perfect example, I have no I idea how many of these shots were taken. There were no CG effects used in the production of this video! Some of it is so clean it's hard to believe.

Typophile Film Festival 5 Opening Titles from Brent Barson on Vimeo.

And wow, what I would do to get my hands on one of those RED One camera's. Only 13,000 for the body and another 19,000 for the lens package.

Temptation is tough

2009-09-18T13:24:00.000-07:00

this video is awesome. If I can remember right this would have been pure torture!

Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.

via swissmiss

Visual Sound Board

2009-09-08T17:32:00.000-07:00

This is a cool collaborative music/video/interactive project. 20 videos of individual musicians all playing in Bb major to create a harmonic ensemble accompanied by a great piece of spoken word, Information, read and wrote by Daniel Donahoo. And best of all... you are in control, like a visual sound board. Nice project, it's a must to check out. More info on the Site, in Bb 2.0

Another video with a similar twist was mentioned in the faq page of in Bb Major, I felt is was a must see as well, and one I can embed.

found via VIBE

Portfolio Update - New Projects Added

2009-07-19T23:51:00.000-07:00

I recently added a few projects to my website along with a few other minor changes. If you have a minute, please take a look and let me know what you think.

Anyways you may have guessed, by my previous post and now this one, take I am now back on the market looking for a freelance gig. Give me a call if you are a small business looking for a memorable logo, eye-catching business cards, a beautiful brochure. I can help you connect with your customers through thought provoking designs strategically tailored to your companies core values.
Here are a few of the projects I recently uploaded check out my site for more information and the rest of my work.

Please check back soon for a bunch of photos of the printed pieces.

Top Ten Tips for Livin Laid-Off: #10!

2009-07-05T22:33:00.001-07:00

this hit's home!

While it hasn't happened yet, getting dropped to 4 days a week, is making me feel like it's getting close. Yup, beening laid off. Sucks, right? Yup, but somehow through all the pain and humiliation of a jobless existence, Odd Todd has managed to stay positive and even slightly productive, in the form of a 'top ten tips for livin' laid-off' video series.

Top Ten Tips for Livin Laid-Off: #10!

This video is great, the voice is funny on it's own but it has content to back it up. Very funny piece, and maybe even helpful...

Check out his other videos also, they are all extremely funny.

http://www.oddtodd.com

WOW. it's been a while

2009-07-04T01:07:00.000-07:00

but this demanded a dusting of the keyboard. can't say i'm a big fan of the music but this video is dope.

I have

Welcome to Heartbreak - Kanye West

2009-02-18T22:18:00.000-08:00

Wow, this video off the chain!
While I'm not the biggest fan of this song, this video is something I have been dreaming about.

As long as it's not right before a game winning goal in a soccer game, I love seeing digital static. Whenever I have the chance I take screens caps of it but I haven't figured out a way to use the effect yet.

Then I saw this video...
wow, that's all I can say, they fucking nailed it.

KANYE WEST "Welcome To Heartbreak" Directed by Nabil from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Artist: KANYE WEST feat. Kid Cudi
Song: Welcome to Heartbreak
Director: NABIL nabilphotography.com
Editor: Ryan Bartley
Post: Ghost Town Media
Producer: Kathleen Heffernan
Label: Island Def Jam
Production Co: Partizan

Here are a few static shots I found on flickr. I can't seem to find the one's I have taken...

Oh yeah! ha, I remember.
I found one of the ones I have taken, this was actually a picture taken on an iPhone though, not video. The funny thing is that the photo, by sheer coincidence, was the 420th photo and was of me and my girlfriend smoking a joint. Not only that, but it seemed to crop in on my stoned eyes, the joint, and my lips blowing smoke out perfectly, while leaving other parts indecipherable.

Crazy Right?

The photos taken before this one and after turned out fine and I don't think there is a photo scramble function on the iPhone, although it may a good idea after seeing these results. Much like the pixelated scrambles from digital reception, I find the image rather pleasing.

But, I got a little curious, so after a little photoshop puzzling we can know see what the picture was supposed to have looked like.

2 Amazing Video Inspiration Sites

2009-01-17T17:57:00.000-08:00

The first eye-watering inspiration source is Scene 360, a 9 year old online film and arts magazine that is a must bookmark. They conduct interviews and profile some of the best artists and filmmakers in the business, and they feature some crazy-dope videos. I found their video channel on Vimeo via Design You Trust.

Here are a few videos that have been featured recently.
This first video is an ad for ASICS shoes. It tells a story with origami about how the founder of the company used biomimicry to come up with the idea for suction cups on the soles of basketball shoes.

Origami In the Pursuit of Perfection from MABONA ORIGAMI on Vimeo.

and this one is just great all around...

Levi Weaver "You Are Home" from Paper Beats Rock on Vimeo.

The second site I want to highlight is Motionographer a motion design blog that is also a must bookmark. It has been one of my main eye-gasm inspiration sources for the last couple of years. They find the best motion graphics on the internet and give them to us with consice, well written blurbs about each.

here are a couple of their latest features

Capacity in LA just completed a huge rebrand of the Cartoon Network with a genius concept of using the new fad of customizable blank vinyl dolls juxtapozed with Mac like white space and focused color bursts. Just check out the video you will understand.

This next video is a powerful ad for Amnesty International and basic human rights. Another one you should just watch.
http://www.academyfilms.com/

Design Firm Friday - 2 - Sandstrom Partners vs. ID Branding

2008-12-19T02:09:00.000-08:00

It's a showdown in the little town of Portland, Oregon. While San Francisco and New York get the most design press in the US, Portland's has been making a big splash for small fish. Wow, sorry for the rhymes, ha!

ID Branding
The first firm I want to highlight, ID Branding, has been around since 1979 yet I just recently found their award winning work plastered all over the internet and in design mags.

Sandstrom Partners
The other firm I want to showcase is the packaging powerhouse, Sandstrom Partners, they could be considered to be the king of Portland with amazing branding projects for Tazo, Converse Miller and more, but I haven't seen as much from them lately. Except for their cool monthly color scheme and this, St. Germain Packaging, wow, it's stunning! This may not actually be new but I am just now noticing it at least.

Of course you can't forget about Wieden and Kennedy, but because their website is so rad, I will just let you check out their work for yourself wk.com.

Ambigrams

2008-12-18T21:00:00.000-08:00

In the last 3 years I have become fascinated by ambigrams, and they often takeover my sketch pad. An ambigram is a word that can be read forward and backward, like the Nine Inch Nails logo. I especially like the Blacksmith logo designed by John Langdon

and all of the Angels and Demons ambigrams, I believe also done by John Langdon. While searching for ambigrams I noticed that Dan Brown's book is being made into a movie and it's being directed by Ron Howard. Should be a good one.

Earth Air Fire Water by John Langdon

Illuminati by John Langdon

And here are a few that I have made in the last couple years.

Revolution

Believe

This post was inspired by one of David Airey's posts on ambigrams at Logo Design Love

Design Firm Friday - 1 - B:løk

2008-12-12T00:18:00.000-08:00

B:løk
The first firm I want to highlight, Blok, hails from Mexico and was founded in 1998 by Vanessa Eckstein. I am absolutely blown away every time I look at their portfolio and I felt like I should share. Some of my favorite work of their's is the identity systems, the use of colors, patterns and typography is stunning. With over 180 awards from such respected companies as Communication Arts, Applied Arts Magazine, ID Magazine, Graphis, Type Directors Club of New York, Print Magazine and many more, it's hard to not to jock. This firm is definitely bookmark worthy and good for continuous design inspiration. Enjoy...

Communication Arts has an excelant article on Blok that is viable online at http://malaletra.com/blokarticle/u01t01.html
HOW Design has a short interview with Vanessa here.

Cut & Paste Competition

2008-12-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

Ready for another competition? Think you are the quickest to think outside the box? Well then you should enter. This is a design competition that challenges the contestants to design a piece under time constraints in front of a live audience. This year is has expanded to include a 2d, 3d and a motion design segment.
They will be in San Francisco at Fort Mason on February 28, 2009 to conduct the city wide competition. The 3 winners will go to New York to compete against the other 48 winners from 16 cities around the world. To learn more about the event go to http://www.cutandpaste.com/
here is a video from 2007.

America's Top Graphic Designer

2008-12-09T19:17:00.000-08:00

Wow, that name doesn't roll off your tongue like America's Next Top Model but it does sound a lot more interesting. I have often thought about our profession as a reality show but always discredited for one reason or another. Well all my questions have been answered! Soon 7 designers will compete for $50,000 of cash and prizes as well as the title of America's Top Graphic Designer. Sound fun? Do you think you have what it takes? If you live outside the box and work quicker than superman with his underwear on fire, then you should apply. Who-knows, maybe we will be watching you from our couches next year. CMYK will be conducting interviews in 6 major cities across the US, January 17th they are in Hollywood California.

To read more about the competition go check out their website http://www.cmykamerica.com/. Good luck

Crazy Time Lapse Video

2008-12-08T20:09:00.000-08:00

This is nutty. I have to get into motion, this stuff's crazy. I believe it is an ad for Toshiba. You can read more here at http://www.larissameek.com/ where I found the video. Enjoy!

Live TL Webcam

2008-12-07T13:59:00.000-08:00

Wow, if you live in San Francisco, then you know of the delightful little neighborhood known as the Tenderloin. And you also know that a lot of interesting shit goes down out there, well someone (apparently a guy named Adam) had the genius to put a couple 24 hour webcams up, live on the internet. It is set up with a view out of an apartment on Taylor Street and even has decent audio and live chat. Fun for hours, although I would definitely recommend the 7pm-3am showing, the freaks come out at night.

Check it out, here's the link

Let's be Friends

2008-10-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

NETWORKING AND ONLINE PORTFOLIOS
Networking is one the most important parts to any job. This is especially true in field of art and design. I have heard professionals say that you should spend almost 50% of your time creating contacts and finding new leads. One great way to increase your professional network is to get a main online portfolio, and then set up links that re-direct back to your site. This will increase traffic and exposure, as well as give you a high ranking on Google and the other major search engines.

If you don't have a domain or you would like to increase traffic to your current site then set up accounts at the following online communities. All of these services are free and just take a little time to set up. Remember, it's okay to be a whore, especially when trying to increase your presence on the internet. Although face to face contacts and personal referrals is the best it's always good to retain internet real estate.
Join these sites then find me and add me as a friend.

coroflot
coroflot is the biggest creative network with over 100,000 portfolios. coroflot also has a huge job board that covers the whole creative spectrum.

TheCooler on coroflot

DeviantArt
DeviantArt is the largest art community in the world, where you can sell and share your artwork as well as find other artists.

JaimeGuadagni on DeviantArt

LinkedIn
With over 25 million members registered, LinkedIn is probably the largest professional networking site on the internet.

Jaime Guadagni on LinkedIn

Behance Network
Behance Network is a networking site for creative professionals that allows you to upload images of your work into a dynamic portfolio.

TheCooler on the Behance Network

VIRB
VIRB is a social community where you upload anything you make; photos, blogs, music, art, fashion, film, etc. into a customizable web platform.

The Cooler on VIRB

Graphic Design Community
A Graphic Design Community is a social networking community for professional graphic designers, web designers, and students.

The_Cooler on the Graphic Design Community

Computerlove™
Computerlove™ is a social platform for creative talents across the globe allowing you to create a portolio and browse others.

TheCooler on cplu

design:related
design:related is a community site and inspiration tool that brings together people from different disciplines of the design world. design:related as has an international job board.

TheCooler on design:related

Uber
Uber is a creative community that allows you to set up galleries, blogs, full websites, and contacts with a simple and clean interface.

TheCooler on Uber

facebook
facebook and MySpace are not the best for creative networking but you might as well join them since it won't hurt.

Jaime Guadagni on facebook

Once you have set up your online portfolio, submit your links to these sites in order to receive even more web traffic.

aiga.org (powered by coroflot)
dexigner.com
portfoliosfriend.com

New short term gig

2008-10-02T23:17:00.000-07:00

I recently got a short gig working at the internationally recognized and award design firm, Chen Design Associates. They do great work, for companies such as The North Face®, Stanford, the AIGA, Yoshi's Restaurant and Jazz lounge and a bunch of others, definitely check out their site. Anyways, before I got the job I made a piece that I felt had a little of their style.

A subliminal message is hidden, can you find it?

A Huge Collection of Type

2008-09-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

I love typography, so I decided to create a post of all the people I look up to in the field. I personally love hand drawn letters but I also feel that it is not what font you use it is how you use it. Helvetica and even Comic Sans are beautiful faces when used right, but they can also be a default for the unimaginative. So, here it is, a list of inspirational and experimental typographers and their work from around the world. From logotypes to fonts to hand lettering to calligraphy to graffiti, this post has it all.

Aaron Horkey

Adam Machácek & Sébastien Bohner / welcometo.as

Alex Purdy / Graphdrome

Alex Trochut

Andrea Tinnes

Andrew / Grey Sheep Duo

Andy Miller

Björn Johansson

Bob Partington

Bobby Breidholt

Colleen Corcoran

Craig Shields

Daniel Gordon

Delicious

Drew Millward

Fanette Mellier

Florian Schmucker

Francesco Muzzi

GoMedia

Herb Lubalin

Jason Munn / The Small Stakes

Jeff Kleinsmith & Jesse LeDoux / Patent Pending

Jesse Hora

Jessica Hische

Job Wouters

John Solimine / Spike Press

John Stevens

Jonathan Keller

Keetra Dean Dixon

Kjell Ekhorn & Jon Forss / Non-Format

Louis Madarasz

M&M Paris

MacGregor Harp

Marcelo Daldoce

Marian Bantjes

Marina Chaccur

Mario Salangsang & Owen Hoskins / Made In The Tree House

Mario Hugo

Markus Schäfer

Mats Ottdal

Mike Wohlberg

Nik Ainley

Noodle Horse

Pablo Alfieri

Paula Scher

Philippe Apeloig

Ray Fenwick

Retna

Revok

Rodrigo Braga

Senyol

Seth Ferris / Typenerd

Si Scott

Stefan Sagmeister / Sagmeister Inc.

Theo Aartsma

Till Wiedeck / HelloMe

toko

Tolleson Design

Tony Ariawan

W.E. Dennis

Yehrin Tong

A great site you never want to be featured on!

2008-09-11T12:58:00.000-07:00

youthoughtwewouldntnotice.com is a great site that showcases all the copies and bites in the art and design world. Now I am all for using a piece for inspiration, appropriating it or recontextualizing it, but some of these examples are exact replicas. One of my favorite recent posts is this, an online t-shirt company, Jay Jays, decided to use concepts from T-Shirt Hell.

Quick, do _________ before the world ends!!!!!!!

2008-09-11T00:57:00.000-07:00

Fill in the blank; what are you putting on the list of to-dos before the big twenty twelve? That's right, one of the smartest civilizations to exist predicted the world will experience a great rejuvenation. It represents a new chapter in the world as the Mayan calendar recycles. Get ready, because on December 21st, 2012 at exactly 11:11am GMT, after 5,125 solar years, the world will be reborn. I'm hoping for all the credit card companies computers to fail, but I'm betting on a mild spiritual awakening leading slowly to change.

I decided to do a tribute piece.
Click the image to enlarge.

90210

2008-09-10T04:22:00.000-07:00

I have been seeing the CW's new ad campaign for 90210 on the buses around town.

I don't know if it is just the hot women in bikinis or the use of type as imagery, but I have been thinking about this ad for the last week. So I decided to recreate it, The Cooler style.

Click the image to enlarge.

Papa's Soul Food Menu

2008-09-08T00:28:00.000-07:00

This menu is rad! It is far from the mundane food list you find at every other restaurant, and best of all, the design fits the style and concept of the restaurant (I know, it doesn't seem that hard but I am amazed at some of the horrible menu designs around). Even though I usually know what I want I still spend a good fifteen minutes staring at their menu, it's great, I especially like the diagram of the chicken sandwich. Every time I go back to my hometown of Eugene I make it a point to go down to 5th and Blair and get the best pulled pork sandwich in Oregon; or if I am feeling like something spicy, the amazing jerked chicken. The menu was designed by Tony Figoli.

Holy crap... birds?

2008-09-05T10:58:00.000-07:00

A few YouTube videos showing the stunning formations Starling flocks create before nesting time in spring. I can't believe these are birds, around 300,000 of them, I couldn't create something this beautiful if my life depended on it. They are so fluid, like one organism.

CDC — Birdfinger

2008-08-06T18:11:00.000-07:00

I recently joined the California Drawing Club. It will be good for me to work with my hands again. 7-10 hours a day on the computer doesn't leave too much room for freehand work. Anyways, we turn in a drawing per month. This is my first entry, the trigger word was, birdfinger. Click the link to view all the entry's.

A new style in Grillz

2008-07-15T14:17:00.000-07:00

Ever wanted to tattoo your teeth? I sure have! Well now we can. Meet the ToothArtist and some of their work.

The 10 Best Cheap Eats in SF

2008-06-27T03:33:00.000-07:00

This is a quick 10 piece guide to the best meals for your dollar in San Francisco. When I created this list I was looking for places that you could get a delicious, quick meal for around $6.

1. TACOS (obviously)
I recommend a wagon deep in east oakland, no joke. I can't remember their name but their taco's are to die for.

If you are ever around International Blvd and 90th Ave in Oakland, unless you just came from an all you can eat buffet and steak house and finished the 72 oz house special with sides to score yourself a free meal, you have to stop and try these tacos.

Mi Lindo Yucatan

In the city I would recommend the flavors of Mi Lindo Yucatan in the San Francisco Mission district. Order 2-4 appetizers depending on how hungry you are. I always get a order of Tacos de Cochinita (Roasted Pork in traditional achiote sauce, wrapped in home made tortillas and pickled red onions), Panuchos (Fried home made tortilla stuffed with black bean puree. Topped with grilled chicken or turkey, cabbage, tomato, pickled red onions and avocado) and Salbutes (Fried tortilla puffs topped with grilled chicken or turkey, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, pickled red onions and avocado.) Sometimes two Tacos de Cochinita, spicy! cause they are so good.
401 Valencia Street
(between 15th St & Sparrow St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-4935
http://www.lindoyucatan.com/

2. BAHN MI THIT (Vietnamese pork sandwich)
Slices of heaven between clouds of love, with cilantro, carrots and jalapeños! Wow it doesn't get any better then this, and for under $3 a sandwich. I recommend the roast pork or roast chicken sandwich, the sweetness of the meat is an amazing contrast and complement to the spicing hot slices of jalapeños and the fresh flavors of the carrot and cilantro sprigs. Damn I want one right now!

Saigon Sandwich Shop

There are a bunch of good vietnamese sandwich shops around San Francisco, and most are really cheap but Saigon Sandwich Shop is just flat out, the best!
560 Larkin St
(between Eddy St & Turk St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 474-5698
link to reviews

3. PUPUSAS
If you don't know about pupusas yet you have been missing out, but no worries because you now know! Pupusas are great for breakfast, lunch, diner or a snack. I highly recommend getting the cheese and Loroco (a delicious flower native to El Salvador.)

El Zocalo

They are the best here, I have tried them at over a dozen spots in San Francisco and no others come even close. Hands down these are the best pupusas in the city! I love this spot for the late night meal.
3230 Mission St
(between 29th St & Valencia St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-2572
link to reviews

4. BURGERS
Again, there are a lot of great burgers in the city, but not many of them are a good deal...

Burger Meister

I hate Barney's Hamburgers and I hate all the press it gets! Barney's is an overrated shit factory. Now I wouldn't say that Burger Meister is that much better, but it is better. And on Tuesday they host a 2 for 1 special before 6pm which makes them way better!
138 Church Street
(between Duboce Ave & Reservoir St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 437-2874
www.burgermeistersf.com

5. PIZZA
There is a bunch of great pizza places in the city, these just happen to be the best for you buck.

Arinell Pizza

13% Laid back, non-chalant service, mixed with 19% cranial impotence, and add in a 81% hipster attitude. (Statistics include a 13% margin of error) The fact is, it's fucking good! They offer both a true Neapolitan thin crust and a deep dish and are quick to heap the toppings on.
509 Valencia St
(between 16th St & 17th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 255-1303
link to reviews

Golden boy pizza

These guys specialize in deep dish and it's tasty. Push past the usual line at the door and squeeze into a seat at the bar, pizza and beer, what more could you ask for?
542 Green Street
(between Bannam Pl & Jasper Pl)
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 982-9738
link to reviews

6. DOGS
Top Dog in the east bay is an amazing late night spot also but for here in the city I recommend the legendary: Rosamunde Sausage Grill on haight.

Rosamunde Sausage Grill

Wow, they do one thing and one thing right! Sausages! (and burgers on Tuesdays) Order a dog and eat it at the bar next door with a beer. Be prepared for a wait during lunch time cause this place is packed, and it's not because they move slow. These guys and girls sweat to get you your dog or burger as fast as possible. All I can say is wow, I want an Andouille right now!
545 Haight St
(between Fillmore St & Steiner St)
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 437-6851
link to reviews

7. TAMALES
Another staple of the poor man's diet, tamales. There are some many different styles and flavors available I could eat them everyday.

The Tamale Lady (Virginia Ramos)

She's the savior of the night and can usually be found at Zeigeist or somewhere else in the mission. Plus she's pretty much famous, she has a Wikipedia page, over 225 yelp reviews and even a documentary about her.
Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 218-1443
link to reviews
link to article
link to documentary

Virginia is often found at Zeigeist
199 Valencia St
(at Duboce Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 255-7505

8. BUFFET
I'm not usually a buffet style guy but I'll make an exception for Tommy's

Tommy's Joynt

I wouldn't say it's that good, but it's hella cheap! Hey it's family style. The wall hangings will keep you looking for days. The perch of more then a dozen small birds each with 3 inches of dust on top is my favorite. As for the food, the meatball sandwich is good as well as the turkey diner. It definitely beats the Mel's Drive-In alternative, plus it's got drinks!
1101 Geary Blvd
(between Franklin St & United States Highway 101)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-4216
www.tommysjoynt.com

9. PASTRIES
Your local coffee shop pastries are always usually good for a quick cheap snack, but for something savory and a little more filling, try Peasant Pies.

Peasant Pies

These are great, the ham and cheese in great in the morning and the black bean tofu is good for lunch. Each is spiced right and, if heated up, is usually nice and moist too.
4108 24th Street
(between Castro & Diamond)
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 642-1316
www.peasantpies.com

10. FARMERS MARKET
You can't beat the farmers market in quality or price. They have all the freshest seasonal fruits and veggies from around the state, plus an amazing tamale stand.

Alemany Farmers Market

100 Alemany Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94110
Saturdays
6 a.m.-4 p.m

There are also a bunch of other markets held around the city including:

The Bayview Hunters Point Farmers Market
4705 Third St at Galvez Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
Wednesdays
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Civic Center Farmers Market
1182 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Wednesdays and Sundays
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Crocker Galleria Farmers Market
50 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94101
Thursdays
11am to 3pm

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
1 Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tuesdays and Saturdays
10am-2pm

The Noe Valley Farmers Market
3861 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Saturdays
8am-1pm

And to top off the list: Free Food!
Free food in SF? What? Really, this guy (the cheap bastard) has ways of getting free food at good restaurants like Frisson, Madrone Lounge and New Delhi Restaurant. Check out his page to find out how.
http://www.thecheapbastard.com/

photos from MapJack.com

Expanding Table

2008-06-24T17:32:00.001-07:00

Wow, this thing is dope. It not only looks good, it can double it's seating capacity to 12 in only 4 seconds.

Designed and manufactured by DB Fletcher Furniture Design

bomomo

2008-06-24T16:17:00.000-07:00

This thing has some crazy brushes. Some of them are a little hard to control, but that just makes it more interesting.

It was created by Philipp Lenssen in 2008

The Start

2008-06-24T02:34:00.000-07:00

Well, I am here, finally. Last to get a blog, first to make one Cooler. Now to find something interesting...

COLOURlovers

This is an amazing social networking site based around colors and color combinations. It has been a great resource for color inspiration as well as countless hours of wasted time. COLOURlovers has recently been named one of TIME's 50 best web sites of 2008.

Come sign up, check me out, and vote on some palettes.