Monthly Archives: June 2011

Cutting Edges: Contemporary Collage

Posted on June 29, 2011 by happy admin

Let’s face it. Some of us are image hoarders. With the wealth of images that can be found online and in print, it’s no wonder that collage is medium that many artists like to work in. The process of collecting … Continue reading →

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This Is Forest — Joel Speasmaker

Posted on June 28, 2011 by happy admin

Joel Speasmaker, also known by his studio moniker Forest, just updated his website with a big pile of great design. You may know of Joel’s pursuits through the early 00s magazine The Drama, or through more recent work as Editor … Continue reading →

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Heartwork: Art Benefit for Target House

Posted on June 27, 2011 by happy admin

Heartwork is a project designed to raise money for art supplies within the art room at Target House—this wonderful home-away-from-home for the families of children facing long-term treatment at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The idea is simple. Every year, … Continue reading →

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Resources / Dropbox I’m sure many of you have heard of or use…

Posted on June 26, 2011 by happy admin

I’m sure many of you have heard of or use dropbox already but in case you haven’t, you need to! Listen up. If I had to make a list of the most useful and most used free resources I have, … Continue reading →

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Jack Johnson Poster (by Tad Carpenter) Because I love Jack…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by happy admin

Jack Johnson Poster (by Tad Carpenter) Because I love Jack Johnson – AND this poster Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItsDesigned/~3/jCmk-xOlI5Y/6833346692

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source Smart thinking

Posted on June 24, 2011 by happy admin

source Smart thinking Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItsDesigned/~3/3QJqu0B-2y0/6839851955

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Takenobu Igarashi: Early Design Work

Posted on June 24, 2011 by happy admin

Contemporary Sculptor Takenobu Igarashi started his career in the early 1970s as an extremely talented Graphic Designer, quickly attaining international acclaim for his axonometric style of form and typography. Takenobu Igarashi has created identity systems, signage, products, packaging and graphics for … Continue reading →

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Left, Right? by Frank Chimero

Posted on June 23, 2011 by happy admin

Left, Right? by Frank Chimero Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItsDesigned/~3/aBFENBhXbTs/6794551201

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From http://olivermunday.com/SAMPLES/826DC/ This collection…

Posted on June 23, 2011 by happy admin

From http://olivermunday.com/SAMPLES/826DC/ This collection really makes me chuckle!  Really check them all out.  Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ItsDesigned/~3/y04-qjWZvHI/6794813587

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Paper Punk

Posted on June 23, 2011 by happy admin

Paper Punk is a startup company that’s equal part hands-on toy, art piece and educational tool. Founded by Grace Hawthorne (ReadyMade magazine co-founder), Paper Punk is the result of her many years engaging people with design and encouraging them to … Continue reading →

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