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Melissa McFeeters
As mentioned in a previous post, I am currently working on a project focusing on introducing bike culture to young children. Through storytelling, building, and playing, children will be exposed to bike culture early on and become more familiar with the idea of using their bike for more than just recreational purposes. We are collaborating [...]
Stamp Business Card
When environmental consultant Andrea Romani challenged himself to design a business card for himself, he realized he needed one that reflects what he does professionally. He realized that the business card didn’t need to be on a piece of paper; it would just create more waste & use more natural resources. He created a rubber [...]
Midnight Knitter
From NPR: “Someone in West Cape May, N.J, has been covering tree branches and lamp posts with brightly colored little scarves and sweaters. Police are on the lookout for the perpetrator dubbed The Midnight Knitter by a local paper. Technically the action is illegal because it’s being done on public property without permission.” Probably one [...]
Mercado Negro by Ramon Coronado
I just saw this project on re-nest. Ramon Coronado’s reuse furniture project Mercado Negro is an inspiring look at upcycling and using design as a tool to create awareness of larger issues. “Artist Ramon Coronado relocated several years ago to Los Angeles and was immediately struck by his new neighborhood: a low income area that [...]
Art history lesson
Art History (Part 1 – version C) editioned print by artist Vuk Vidor. This is brilliant.
Tretorn
Tretorn is Swedish shoe company that not only has beautifully designed shoes & boots, but they have a commitment to the environment & responsible business practice. To maintain what Tretorn calls a “symbiotic” relationship with the environment, employees, business partners, and stakeholders… they established S.A.F.E. (Social Accountability Fundamental Environment) to establish their company as a [...]
Blog blog
Here are some blogs that I look at for ideas, inspiration and/or entertainment: 1. the girl in the green dress: This blog is maintained by Traci Roloff, co-owner of FilzFelt (distributors of felt based in Boston). The simplicity of this blog is what makes it one of my favorites; mostly images with almost no text [...]
Wallscapes
I’m always attracted to colorful doors and walls so I’ve decided to share some of my favorites, all in Philadelphia:
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