Archive for the ‘design’ Category

Blam! Flavio Morais, a Brazilian Illustrator
By September 22, 2009
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A friend of mine who plays Brazilian percussion told me about Flavio’s work. I am stricken by the energetic, hand-drawn quality his work embodies. In ways, he reminds me a bit of Basquiat.

[ via http://www.flaviomorais.net/home.html ]

Hannah Stouffer’s Hidden Creatures
By September 9, 2009
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Los Angeles-based illustrator Hannah Stouffer finds a great deal of comfort in imagery- it’s an admiration that is often times overwhelming. With an infatuation for icons and images that reflect and categorize historical eras, genres and subcultures, her work is an opulent, elegant and beautifully intricate mixture of illustration and design. Her densely-packed compositions consciously recall classical elements from our past and combine them with our modern attractions, creating cohesive yet opposing array’s of imagery and embellishment. She focuses on the contrasts between periods in time, subcultures and social trends- and merges them together with a high regard for traditional decoration.
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The Daily Bite: David Wiseman
By August 9, 2009
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Branch Chandelier

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Deer Head Coat Hanger

images via http://www.dwiseman.com/

The Daily Bite: Mark Mawson
By July 31, 2009

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markmawson.com

The Daily Bite: Art on Cups
By July 29, 2009

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These cups are illustrated by Newport Beach artist Cheeming Boey.
Click here to check out more work by the Styrofoam cup artist.
Images via Boey’s Flickr site.

Margaux Lange: Unique Jewelry Artist
By July 23, 2009

Look fantastic in plastic with unique jewelry designed by Margaux Lange. Her fun collection includes necklaces, bracelets, brooches, rings and earrings–all made with Barbie parts. Arms, legs, breasts, facial features, and interesting oddities, such as this re-construction of Ken’s parts, are all thoughtfully designed to be worn around your own bits.

“I enjoy the funny juxtaposition of wearing the body, on the body. Barbie has become the accessory instead of being accessorized. I take pleasure in the contrast and contradiction of something mass-produced being transformed into a handmade, wearable piece of art,” Lange writes of her art.

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Visit Margaux Lange’s website to view more her funky collections: http://www.margauxlange.com
all images via margauxlange.com

Designy Diamond Silhouette Rings
By July 10, 2009

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Got commitment issues? Like a bit of pop art in your accessories? Feeling a bit anti-establishment? Or just on a budget? Then this brilliant take on the classic engagement ring could be the perfect fit for you!

Created by Alissia Melka-Teichroew, the Brooklyn-based founder and creative director of byAMT, these ultra-fun silhouette rings come in candy-colored acrylic hues, as well as classic silver and gold. And it’s not all diamonds–there are pearl rings and men’s rings too.

Well, I’m sold, and best of all, the acrylic rings only run $12! Now, what color should I choose?

http://byamt.com/

Fun, Fruity Design
By July 6, 2009

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These are the cutest sticky notes we’ve ever seen! And using them would be like slowly eating your way through the fruit itself! What a stellar concept. D-Bros via Tokyo Mango

The Daily Bite: Dina Goldstein
By July 4, 2009

From her “Fallen Princesses” series:

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via JPG MAG

Scarlett Hooft Graafland
By July 4, 2009

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The image pictured above is from Graafland’s series Reykjavik Roofs, shot in Iceland in 2004. These photographs depict nude figures laid over A-frame Icelandic farmhouse roofs, speaking to the desolated isolation of the Icelandic landscape. With photo projects shot in the Netherlands, Jerusalem, New York, China, Bolivia, and Florida, Graafland offers captivating photographic commentaries that juxtapose the landscapes she chose to set them in. Graafland shot 2 particularly striking series in Bolivia: “Salt” and “Soft Horizon”, seen directly below. From “Salt”:

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Check out more work at: http://scarletthooft.com/

(all photos from scarletthooft.com/)

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