Wednesday, January 25, 2012

(image via AlvinDiec)

Great print designs from Alvin Diec. Feels like coming across some vintage packaging
at an antique shop. 

(via DesignLoveFest)

(image via AlvinDiec)

Monday, January 23, 2012

(image via Dezeen)


Such a great window treatment/shutter system. Designed by Czech design studio Aulik
Fiser Architekti for the Red Pif Restaurant and Wine Bar in Prague (sorry, couldn't find
a working link). Love how they work with the fat and skinny shape of the wine bottles to
create a solid surface. Such a sharp solution.


(via Dezeen)

(image via Dezeen)

(image via Dezeen)

Monday, January 23, 2012

Envelope screens

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR AND YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Y'ALL!!! Thank you to
everyone that attended our Red Envelope Origami and Screenprinting workshop this
past Saturday. It's the first workshop that we've taught. Unbelievably proud of of Jully
and Derek. Such a fun workshop.

Jully and Derek (yes, that's a perm) and a full class

Envelope template and supplies

Jully demoing

lucky money origami heart

screenprinting station

Fold!

Champagne and wraps for snacks!

Friday, January 20, 2012

(via YouTube)

Been having some great conversations lately with a good friend about listening and the
"soul" of design and thought this succinct interview from John Jay, creative director of
the always brilliant Wieden Kennedy, said what we were thinking, but, waay more
articulately. Man, wish we could communicate like that. And, thought it was so smart
that we had to share it.

Anyway, came across it while browsing the site of Minnesota design studio Florafauna.
Check out their spot on clever and beautiful posters.

(via FloraFaunaWorld)

(image via FloraFaunaWorld)

(image via FloraFaunaWorld)

(image via FloraFaunaWorld)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

(image via MauriceScheltensFlickr)


Great still life photos from Dutch photographer Maurice Schelten. Simple perfect layout
and color. Not sure why, but all the products look like candy.

(via GavinPotenza + MauriceScheltensFlickr)

(image via MauriceScheltensFlickr)

(image via MauriceScheltensFlickr)

(image via MauriceScheltensFlickr)

(image via MauriceScheltensFlickr)

(image via MauriceScheltensFlickr)

(image via MauriceScheltensFlickr)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

(image via MissVan)


Earlier, our friend Kyle Steed dropped by and introduced us to the amazing design and
culture magazine King Brown from Australia (will definitely be getting a subscription).
And totally FLIPPED OUT over the work of the mega talented French-born Barcelona-
based painter and graffiti artist Vanessa Alice B. Seriously twisted and sticky sweet
stuff. Love it so much. (Also, If you like her work, check out Carrie Chau (a personal fav)
from Hong Kong.) 

(via MissVan)

(image via MissVan) This painting is featured in King Brown magazine.

(image via MissVan)

(image via MissVan)

(image via MissVan)

(image via MissVan)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

(image via YellowTrace)


Can you imagine standing/floating amid a more magical and ethereal art exhibition?
From Canadian born Japanese artists Oki Sato (go check out his work!) this installation
celebrates Japanese milliner Hirata Akio. Man, would love to see this in person. 

(via YellowTrace + SrialGarden + DaiciAno)

(image via YellowTrace)

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Rawr!

We get a ton of comments and compliments from this here terrarium that our good friend
Tish Brewer of Buckethead + Bear made for us. So, we're super excited that she'll be back
here to teach another workshop! Join us on Saturday, February 18th at 11am and create
your own DIY Terrarium, your own world in a jar. You'll receive everything you need to create
a take-home mini ecosystem. Terrarium care is easy, no green thumb needed. Once the plants
become established inside the container, the terrarium recirculates most of its moisture and
requires only occasional misting. Don't fret, you'll go home with instructions in addition to your
new eco accessory!

Details:
DATE: Saturday, Feb 18th, 2012, starts at 11am
REGISTER: online or call us at 214-821-1976
COST: $35 (includes all supplies and materials)