The 50 Greatest Opening Title Sequences of All Time?

Any all time greatest lists will always be subjective but there are many classics amongst this top 50 bought to you by ifc.com - click here for the list.
For me, there's a few notable ones missing - namely Imaginary Force's wonderful Dead Man on Campus, and Bicentennial Man (ignore the sliding text at the start that the you tube contributor has kindly added!).
There's many more... what's missing on the list for you?

Love Design - special feature

As promised, That's Nice Design is all about the love today to celebrate Valentine's Day... here's a small selection of LOVELY designs and art. Please feel free to post links to anything else that has captured your heart today...

Print - Johanna Basford

That's Nice Design favourite Johanna Basford has so many fabulous designs to choose from but it's Valentines Day and Love is the word for the day. So let's kick off our celebration with this gorgeous print... Love...

Fashion - Lovebirds

Such a simple design that works so well... two lovebirds kissing in the shape of a heart. And this guy goes to prove it's not just a girls t-shirt. Available as a print or t-shirt from Threadless designed by sockneck (aka Paul Vizzari).

Greeting cards - Kate Jones

The shops are awash with Valentines cards, it was so hard to pick. But these are a little different... designed by Kate Jones for Camden Graphics the range is called 'mishmash' and made from vintage scarves, her grandma's hankies, old maps and a few extra prints of her own. And if greeting cards, patterns and textiles are your thing make sure you visit the Print Pattern blog.

Woodwork - Rob Ryan

Rob Ryan is another That's Nice Design favourite. There were endless examples of Rob's wonderfully whimsical work that could have been selected for this Valentines special but I decided to go for something a little different. The Key to My Heart with little messages of love - how can you resisit?

Film - Blue Valentine

From the reviews I've read this is a brilliant film but not exactly the happiest! The titles are quite beautiful, and shows what you can do just using stills from the film. It's like an understated explosion which I am guessing reflects the film - the ups and downs of love, the highs, the lows and the fireworks which aren't always a cause for celebration. To watch the full video click here to go to Art of the Title website.

Print - Life is Beautiful

I love the simplicity of this print in design and message. Available to purchase from Culture Label for a bargain price of £20.

Branding - Coo

Hofstede Design, based in Australia produced this playful, stylish design for Coo, a company that makes products for young children.

Hopefully this has spread a little design love your way... please post your comments or links to other lovely designs...

Valentines Day - special feature

January is nearly over and the month of lurve is around the corner... That's Nice Design is looking to do a special feature on Love Design... everything to do with love - hearts, wedding invites, jewelry, colour palettes, textiles, food, gorgeous typography... you name it. And I'm looking for your input. Please pass on any great designs you spot within the next couple of weeks.

beautifultype.net

beautifultype.net is a great blog with lots of inspirational typographic approaches bought to us by two web designers with a shared passion for typography. It's already given me some ideas for wedding invites!

Make It Better - animated type

This is a really nice piece of animated type, different to the norm... The idea and design were conceived by Climent Canal with animation by Sebastian Baptista. And not forgetting the very effective audio by Aimar Molero.

MAKE IT BETTER from Clim on Vimeo.

Design and typography blogs

It's been one of those rare mornings where I've had the time to browse the internet and came across these two blogs... which have kept me busy for hours looking through all the nice work on them.

www.designworklife.com

www.typographyserved.com

Coming Soon



Annica Lydenberg

Shop Vac - Music video

There's a lot of kinetic typography about these days so it's always great to see some examples that really make you smile and say wow! This video for Jonathan Coulton's song Shop Vac was designed and animated by Jarrett Heather... (who is also a wonderful pianist, so as it's nearly christmas check out this link - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.)

I'm going off track! Back to Shop Vac... enjoy!