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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:
Utility Cargo Cycling For Kids
Through play, children come to understand the world around them. Our project focuses on introducing bike culture to children from ages 3 to 5. We are creating learning tools that further the exploration of how bicycles can be used by teaching children that bicycles are a viable mode of transportation and way of carrying things, [...]
Light My Fire
Light My Fire‘s spork is probably one of my favorite things I own at the moment. It is so cool I can’t even just call it a spork; it deserves the full “forkspoonknife.” These sporks eliminate the need for bringing multiple utensils or using plastic ones when you’re on the go. Not only do these [...]
Milk Eggs Vodka
Today, I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather here in Philadelphia and took a nice long walk around my neighborhood. I started out by getting my first delicious meal since getting my wisdom teeth out @ the Fitzwater Cafe; split french toast, crab cakes, and coffee. After, I visited my favorite garage door [...]
The Visual Miscellaneum
The Visual Miscellaneum by David McCandless. I came across this book at my school’s library and couldn’t help but excitedly flip through the pages. It is a colorful and visually stimulating book that shows how you can share statistics and information in a very visual, creative, and understandable way. Check it here: http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2009/the-visual-miscellaneum/ Photo Credit: [...]
Time Scroll
I’m a few months late posting this, but I had the opportunity to see (well…. sneak in) to see an intimate viewing of “Time Scroll” at the Fabric Workshop by one of the greatest artists of our time, Cai Guo-Qiang. Read a great write-up by Jong Kyu Kim about Cai’s visit to Philadelphia here. (Note: [...]
Miniature New York City
“The Sandpit” by Aero Director/ VFX artist Sam O’Hare. Click to read more about how film was made…. http://tinyurl.com/yjvk9tw Thank you, Timothy Passarella for sharing!
Maya Lin
Works from another one of my favorite artists, Maya Lin. You may recognize her name; she designed the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. in 1981. At age 21, as an undergrad architecture student, she submitted her proposal to a public design competition for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and won. Photos courtesy designboom.
Polderceramics.
Ceramics made from the soil of the Noordoostpolder region of central Netherlands. Designed by Atelier NL.“Each piece was made from a specific plod of soil taken from each of the different farms they accessed across the 460 square kilometre polder” ‘‘We wanted to make tableware so that the vegetables prepared for dinner could be served [...]
St. Vincent “Actor of Work”
Tonight I will be trekking through the snow to see St. Vincent @ the First Unitarian Church. If you’ve never heard her sing live, you need to watch this video. Her voice is truely beautiful.
ModKat
ModKat litter boxes. If you have feline friends, you know that there is a lack of well-designed cat stuff. I came upon the Modkat booth at ICFF last year and before I even knew it was a litter box, I was instantly attracted to it. The ModKat finally gives your cats some dignity and privacy [...]
Laser cut fashion.
Eunsuk Hur‘s laser cut, etched, and acid printed fabrics are cross between fashion and interior design. “Intrigued by the way plants and animals respond to their environments as they grow, Hur’s designs themselves adapt and change depending on how they’re worn.”
Curling stone.
I can’t say I’ve watched much of the Winter Olympics, but I did watch a little of the “sport” curling. Though I won’t comment on the sport itself, an important tool used in the sport is really beautifully designed; the curling stone.
Laura Veirs @ the World Cafe Live.
I had the privilege to see a rockin’ and very pregnant, Laura Veirs, at the World Cafe last night. When I was 12 and venturing into the city, I found a free copy of one of her first CDs left on a thrift store table and instantly became/still is one of my favorite musicians; check [...]
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