From Around the Design-o-Sphere XVIII
Chicago Sun-Times reports that Bazooka gum is getting a softer, more multicultural makeover in an effort to gain ground on rivals Hubba Bubba and Bubblicious.
Lack of authenticity is a favorite issue among design critics, but when it comes to the design of the new Colorado state quarter, authenticity is a definite "no no".
For the small design business and freelancer, press releases are a great way to toot one’s horn, stay in the industry limelight, and tell existing and potential clients something you want them to know. Author/designer Kevin Potts offers some advice on press release writing for designers.
Design department heads from companies including Rand McNally and Martha Stewart share their winning makeover strategies.


Update on the Colorado state quarter controversy: Artist Len Buckley admitted that the mountain minted on the coin is Longs Peak:
http://www.longmontfyi.com/Local-Story.asp?ID=7881