Archive for April, 2010
Happy Friday everyone! Another end to a long week! As well, comes an end to Design Week in Vancouver. I, unfortunately, could not attend the conference. Though some of my friends did conference with gusto and I was able to attend some of the side events (like the Australian inauguration party as the next Design […]
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Tags: Colour, Design, Graphic Design, illustrations, packaging, Typography
Just your type
Happy Friday everyone! I hope y’all gearing up for a fun-filled weekend. This week is DesignWeek in Vancouver. Design Currency 2010 is presented by the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) in partnership with the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda). So in recognition of DesignWeek – I thought I’d feature some items […]
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Tags: Design, Design Week, Fashion, GDC, Icograda, Jewellery, poster design, Typography
Couture Shock
Some of the greatest children’s books were written by Brothers Grimm and Lewis Carrol. The Brothers Grimm wrote extraordinary tales such as Snow White, Cinderella, and the Frog Prince ( forget the Disney versions as the actual tales were much darker). And of course, Lewis Carrol wrote Alice in Wonderland. It is no wonder why […]
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Tags: Art, Fashion, high fashion, Magazine, Photography
Abstract it
One thing I love about what I do is discovering exciting and beautiful imagery. I find that it absolutely brightens one’s day when you see something and it’s just “wow”. It can be anything from a way a leaf falls to the ground, the way the sun rays hits the water just at the right […]
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Tags: Art, Design, illustrations, Style
Pixel Perfect
Happy Monday everyone! I hope y’all had a fabulous weekend! Do you remember Donkey Kong (the old skool style one)? Tetris? Asteroids? Frogger? Making the internet rounds, this retro style video produced by One more Production; written and directed by Patrick Jean, this amazing production marries perfectly scenes of NYC with retro video games – […]
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Tags: Design, Retro, Style, Video
Jacket Required
I’m always on the lookout for a great jacket. Especially a rainjacket/coat, one that is functional yet uniquely classic. I found this wonderful boutique Frances May based out of Portland, Oregon. Beautiful timeless classics with lovely cuts to the clothing. This joint venture between Grandmother, Connie Codding, and Granddaughter, Pamela Baker-Miller perfectly marries form and […]
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Tags: Fashion, high fashion, modern
Dimanche matin
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous long weekend! I remember being 20 years old and listening to Garbage with front woman Shirley Manson. Though I must admit I only really remember one song by them: Stupid Girl. Anyway, I developed this girl crush on her because she always seemed so trend […]
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Tags: Art, Fashion, high fashion
Just for the taste of it
I adore Karl Lagerfield. I love “his in your face attitude” about art and life. Most notable for his work as head designer and creative director of Chanel his work is always years beyond anything anyone can imagine. From his work as a designer to his photography, Karl is one of those people where I […]
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Tags: Design, Fashion, high fashion, packaging
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