Kosciuszko Bridge Gets A Redesign (in 2014) – via Gothamist
“A new look for Tonight,” logos for Conan O’Brien vs. Jay Leno
(via idsgn)
Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez-Palacio from Under Consideration participate in the Studio 360 Challenge to redesign Valentine’s Day.
“…Among all the visual manifestations of Valentine’s, one stands apart as a recurring icon. The heart. But the heart is not unique to Valentine’s Day. By drawing from the heart’s symmetric anatomy and curved structure we arrive at a new, exclusive icon: The Valentine…” —Armin Vit
(via Brand New, audio via Kurt Andersen’s Studio 360)
“The newest Lincoln Penny was unveiled Thursday Feb. 11, 2010 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. The penny has a redesigned tails side, featuring a union shield, that will appear on one-cent coins from this year forward.” —State Journal Register
This is the fifth redesign of the Lincoln one-cent coin since February of 2009.
(top image via Coin Update News)
Jim Tierney has finished more illustrative designs for his ambitious Senior Thesis Project of redesigning Jules Verne book classics. We were impressed when we saw earlier versions of the cover designs. Now that the full packages are revealed (complete with interactive parts), we are blown away. Jim Tierney is working towards a BFA in Illustration at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

new site redesign for Friends with You

old look for Friends with You
Friends with You unveils a full site redesign for friendswithyou.com. The new design has a cleaner aesthetic with more organized content, all while still keeping the fun and smiles (but you might want to turn the sound off).
“Welcome to the new magical portal into the world of FriendsWithYou. After months of working behind the scenes, we couldn’t be happier to have you here. This site was created especially for you, so feel free to run around and explore the little surprises around every corner!!…” —Friends with You
The classic MTV logo sort of gets a redesign. A newly cropped design removes the tagline which emphasizes that the brand represents “music television.” This is the first official logo redesign for the brand in 29 years.
image & more info via The Wrap: “It’s Official: MTV No Longer About ‘Music’”
The Heinz ketchup condiment packet gets a redesign.
“…A true packaging breakthrough, the Heinz Dip & Squeeze dual-function package gives ketchup lovers two ways to enjoy Heinz Ketchup: either peel back the lid for easy dipping, or tear off the tip to squeeze onto favorite foods…The new Heinz Dip & Squeeze product marks the first ketchup packet makeover for the foodservice industry in 42 years. In the past, on-the-go eaters have struggled to open multiple ketchup packets while worrying about making a mess…” —from Heinz Ketchup press release