J. Tyler Helms tag:jtylerhelms.com,2007-08-08://1 2008-04-27T22:05:09Z Design, ideas, culture, and the interest of the moment. Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 Done Got Hitched tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.341 2008-04-27T21:56:59Z 2008-04-27T22:05:09Z Got married. Check out the wedding photos.... JT Wedding Day

]]> Evolution Graffiti tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.340 2008-04-16T12:48:41Z 2008-04-16T12:50:01Z This is probably the best street art I've seen in a long time.... JT This is probably the best street art I've seen in a long time.

]]> The Genius of Crowds tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.339 2008-04-15T19:30:56Z 2008-04-15T19:39:45Z Bodycage got some play in the Chicago Reader last week, and I did a little interview with them, but it doesn't look like they've posted that yet. Very interesting and thoughtful article on the subject of fan-made videos, with some... JT Bodycage got some play in the Chicago Reader last week, and I did a little interview with them, but it doesn't look like they've posted that yet. Very interesting and thoughtful article on the subject of fan-made videos, with some humbling compliments on my Arcade Fire video:

It’s one of those bits of almost magical audiovisual synergy that argue most persuasively for the music video’s status as an art form, and almost immediately after it was released it was reposted across the indie blogosphere, accompanied by breathless commentary in praise of its genius. The band and its label could hardly have hoped for a better reception for a video.

Thanks Miles.]]> Human Rube Goldberg Machine tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.338 2008-04-01T00:00:58Z 2008-04-01T00:03:25Z This should make up for the past few weeks of missing posts..... JT

This should make up for the past few weeks of missing posts..
]]> Shepard Fairey tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.337 2008-03-16T03:57:09Z 2008-03-16T04:06:37Z Shepard Fairey's nearly iconic Obama poster is for sale at the official campaign store now. It's nice to see the campaign recognizes the work of their fans. Or is it more interesting that a campaign is actually inspiring work from... JT Obama poster is for sale at the official campaign store now. It's nice to see the campaign recognizes the work of their fans. Or is it more interesting that a campaign is actually inspiring work from fans?]]> Nine Inch Nails' Ghosts Film Festival tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.336 2008-03-16T03:51:03Z 2008-03-16T03:56:12Z Trent Reznor calls for fans to make music videos for their recent all-instrumental four disc release, "Ghosts". Something to ponder for sure.... JT Trent Reznor calls for fans to make music videos for their recent all-instrumental four disc release, "Ghosts". Something to ponder for sure.]]> Swank Slippers tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.335 2008-03-09T00:17:40Z 2008-03-09T00:19:20Z These are some swank bedroom slippers.... JT These are some swank bedroom slippers.]]> Mike Hill does Joker tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.334 2008-03-04T02:42:31Z 2008-03-04T02:52:34Z Mike Hill, a sculptor that made the iconic full-size figures of Batman and Superman, has been working on a bust of Heath Ledger as the Joker. Lets put a smile on that face, indeed.... JT Batman and Superman, has been working on a bust of Heath Ledger as the Joker. Lets put a smile on that face, indeed.]]> YouTube - We Are Wizards - Trailer tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.333 2008-03-04T02:32:04Z 2008-03-04T02:37:10Z "We Are Wizards"… a film about Harry Potter fans/followers that proves people can find themselves in anything. Looks great.... JT "We Are Wizards"… a film about Harry Potter fans/followers that proves people can find themselves in anything. Looks great.]]> SNL Drinks Your Milkshake tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.332 2008-02-24T16:21:00Z 2008-02-24T16:23:42Z SNL drinks your milkshake. Great skit from last night's first episode since the end of the writers' strike. The whole show was much better than usual. I imagine that might have to do with having three months to think about... JT SNL drinks your milkshake. Great skit from last night's first episode since the end of the writers' strike. The whole show was much better than usual. I imagine that might have to do with having three months to think about new skits.]]> Translucent Menu Bar Option tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.331 2008-02-24T03:43:05Z 2008-02-24T03:52:51Z I just noticed that my desktop options in Leopard now give me the choice of translucent or opaque menu bar. A lot of people (kind of ridiculously) complained about this. A pleasant surprise.... JT translucent or opaque menu bar. A lot of people (kind of ridiculously) complained about this. A pleasant surprise.]]> Storm-Proof Umbrella tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.330 2008-02-24T00:26:49Z 2008-02-24T00:30:15Z We could use these in Chicago: a storm/wind-proof umbrella. Most interesting is the asymmetry—a surprisingly beautiful example of form following function.... JT a storm/wind-proof umbrella. Most interesting is the asymmetry—a surprisingly beautiful example of form following function. ]]> Chip Kidd in His Home tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.329 2008-02-24T00:21:56Z 2008-02-24T00:25:51Z Short video interview with Chip Kidd in his own apartment/museum thing. I wouldn't mind spending a day rummaging through his Batman memorabilia.... JT Short video interview with Chip Kidd in his own apartment/museum thing. I wouldn't mind spending a day rummaging through his Batman memorabilia. ]]> Pitchfork Interviews Autechre tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.328 2008-02-24T00:17:35Z 2008-02-24T00:21:05Z Autechre has definitely opened up to the public a little more than usual with their Quaristice release. Pitchfork has landed an interview with Rob Brown of the duo.... JT Autechre has definitely opened up to the public a little more than usual with their Quaristice release. Pitchfork has landed an interview with Rob Brown of the duo.]]> Depressed Candidate Runs Attack Ad About Self tag:jtylerhelms.com,2008://1.327 2008-02-24T00:16:16Z 2008-02-24T00:17:05Z Poor Romney.... JT Poor Romney.]]>