Hero Featured on Behance

Beth from Hero is the featured article on Behance today check it out here.

The Behance team develops products and services for creative professionals. Their goal is to better organize the creative community to make ideas happen. They have a wonderful website that is truly inspiring.

Crumpler ABCs

australian bag maker, crumpler has put together an animated alphabet that brings each letter to life. each one is designed in it own unique style and the 'word it up' feature allows you to spell out words with the letter forms.

via Design Observer

Typographic Furniture

Amazing stuff, wish I could read the website.
ET26 Buchstabenmoebel SET 26 Moebelalphabet

via BB-Blog

Stamp of Approval

The Eameses will be commemorated with 16 stamps published by the United States Postal Service. Designs include the LCW, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman and the House of Cards. It may also be the only time you can get an Eames La Chaise for 41 cents.



via Design Notes

Book By Its Cover

Book By Its Cover
This blog has easily become one of my many daily stops on the interwebs. Kept by Julia Rothman, a brooklyn based illustrator and designer, this is an amazing collection of nice books she comes across regularly. It's even neatly organized into subcategories.

I always love going to the bookstore and geeking out over all the amazing design happening on all the book covers. I admittedly have bought books SOLELY on their covers.

Alexander Girard Alphabet Blocks

So I have been obsessed and wanting these since I got the email from House Industries a few months ago. I was trying to think of the perfect kid to buy these for this Christmas, then I realized I knew one, ME!!! I need these ASAP!

Michael Bierut Talks Typography

In a video interview with The Atlantic, Michael Bierut talks about typography, including Stanley Kubrick’s favorite font, the cover design of The Catcher in the Rye, and the link between phototypesetting and Free Love.

The interview accompanies an article about typography by Virginia Postrel in this month’s issue.

Coming Soon - Honeybaby 3" Minis

These are so stinken' cute, I can't wait to get them in:


Four different characters Debbu, Jo, Daisy, & Lucy designed by Garythinking. Each come with mini stand with sticker. I think Plasticapt Creations has really made a splash with their first few releases. Fore more info about Honey-B you can check out www.honey-b-town.com.

Munny Series 2 Zipper Pulls Available Thursday 1/10

More MUNNY zipper pulls!

MUNNY returns to your favorite bag, hoodie or jacket with the new MUNNY Zipper Pulls Series 2. Accessorize in style and show the world your love of MUNNY!

18 all new designs include: the peace activist, wings, the cowboy, the academic, or one of MUNNY's favorite things - a carrot, a skateboard, laser gun or ice cream cone!

Addictive Website.

I have been obsessed with this website for sometime now, thanks to our intern Allison. Check it out here NOTCOT.org

It's a user submitted website featuring all things design.
Also check out NOTCOT.com, TasteSpotting.com and NotCouture.com, also equally addicting.

So what is NOTCOT?

NOTCOT Inc is a growing network of design sites currently including NOTCOT.com and innovative community contributed sites NOTCOT.org + TasteSpotting.com + NotCouture.com.

NOTCOT is a visual filtration of ideas + aesthetics + amusements. NOTCOT's two sites have become the daily sources of inspiration for creatives everywhere, fighting the good fight against "creative block" since 2005 with visually stunning imagery, the latest in international trends, and a passion for all things well designed.

NOTCOT.ORG is a community of creatives, design lovers, and trendsetters - where .org serves as the studio bulletin board gone digital - each image and caption brings you to a place worth visiting. It's about sharing what inspires you. Bookmarks, del.icio.us, digg, blogrolls, etc. make you read, search and think. This is the PICTUREBOOK to their novel. NOTCOT.COM is the editorial face of NOTCOT, offering in-depth features on products, artists, technology, innovation, and up-and-coming trends.

With the addition of TasteSpotting and NotCouture, what more could one need. TasteSpotting delivers the creme de la creme of delectable food and drink from our community of foodies. NotCouture keeps you looking your best, as users find the latest and greatest in fashion and beauty for men and women. (And don't be fooled, this is a designer's take on fashion, not just the usuals in every magazine you see)

Upcoming Releases

Here are some upcoming releases at Hero from KidRobot:

January 10th

MUNNY Zipper Pulls

January 10th MUNNY returns to your favorite bag, sweat or jacket when the new MUNNY Zipper Pulls Series 2 hits the street. Accessorize in style and show the world your love of MUNNY. 18 all new designs, and only $2.99 each.

January 17th
Tag Team Dunnys

Move over Legion of Doom, there is a new Tag Team in town! Available in your choice of pink or black, Dunny co-creator Tristan Eaton's limited edition Tag Team Dunny comes with an exclusive 3-Inch FatCap to help you leave your mark in 2008. The paint starts flying on January 17th. $49.99, and just 1500 available in each color, Hero will have 6 of each colorway, so get em before they are gone.


January 24th
mini MUNNY

The world's greatest do-it-yourself-toy just got shrunk! The geniuses in Kidrobot labs have managed to squeeze MUNNY's endless world of possibilities into a miniature 4" frame. Paint, draw, or scribble; pierce, pose or clothe. Available in pink, blue and white, each mini MUNNY includes a mystery accessory, a sticker and a marker. Dropping on January 24th, start your mini MUNNY army at $9.99 each!

Hero is looking for interns for the Spring Semester

We are looking for 2 or 3 college interns for the current Spring semester. We will be interviewing from now until the end of January (or longer if need be) for the positions. We are hoping to have the interns begin at the beginning of February.

Applicants must have experience in Photoshop and Illustrator, and have a solid understanding of print design. Experience or knowledge of web design and coding including Dreamweaver and/or Flash are a definite plus. We are looking for someone with self-motivation and a strong desire to learn new skills.

These positions are for serious applicants only. Positions will require a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week for the entire semester. Please contact us at [beth at heroandsound.com] and let us know a little about you, a resume/portfolio if you have it. Please no phone calls.

Tokidoki at Hero!!!

Article on Vinyl Toys in LA Weekly.

Check it out here.

Monsterisms Series 4 and New Tokidoki

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