Most of the working population have to rely on their tie to show a bit of color. Freitag strives to change that and are launching two new computer bags: F76 LEO and F77 BEN. Both of them have an integrated laptop sleeve (13“ and 15“), inner and outer pockets, and lots of elbowroom, for climbing up the corporate ladder.
Ladybug Onesie. Adorable.
“There are different species of laziness: Eastern and Western. The Eastern style is like the one practised in India. It consists of hanging out all day in the sun, doing nothing, avoiding any kind of work or useful activity, drinking cups of tea, listening to Hindi film music blaring on the radio, and gossiping with friends. Western laziness is quite different. It consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so there is no time at all to confront the real issues. This form of laziness lies in our failure to choose worthwhile applications for our energy.”
— Sogyal Rinpiche
Buckyballs got a new packaging. Look! Trust me, they are totally addictive, once you get your fingers on them.
One of the craziest web interfaces/effects I have seen in a while, over on wonder-wall.com. Intruiging.
(via @zachlieberman)
This modern and “less is more approach” Nativity Set made me laugh out loud. Two swissmiss thumbs up!
(thank you jon)
This piece by Raw Edges was inspired by the specific design language of Fisher Price Toys from the 1970’s. Yael Mer and Shay Alkalay have chosen one of the ultimate symbols of high quality, brightly coloured, highly finished plastic, which during theirs and many childhoods typified homes across the world. Fisher Price toys with their plastic properties of durability and myriad shape and colour possibilities were seen on every nursery floor, a positive symbol of a plastic manufacturing age.
I *love* it!
(thank you keren)
How can these limited edition posters by Because Studio not make you chuckle? The ink coverage on each poster amounts to exactly 50% of the surface area, adding another layer of meaning to the message. You can purchase them individually or as a set right here.
(via designworklife)
AIGA/NY has been on fire recently. Their latest events have been amazing and I pretty much want to attend all of them. (Poor G is being asked a lot to watch little Ella these days.) Here are a few more upcoming events that are promising:
Knopf: Then and Now
Wendesday 21 October 2009 6:30-8:30pm
In the late 1980s, the Alfred A. Knopf design group redefined the art of American book packaging. Two decades later, the department continues to set the bar for the trade publishing industry. Knopf: Then and Now brings the legendary team of Carol Devine Carson, Barbara de Wilde, Archie Ferguson, and Chip Kidd together on stage for the first time. The quartet will give a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of their most daring cover designs, discuss the process of collaboration, and describe the challenges affecting book jacket design today.
Small Talk No.2: Hillman Curtis
Thursday 22 October 2009 6:30-8:00pm
Hillman Curtis will discuss how still images – mainly from contemporary photography – directly influence the narrative of his film work. Curtis is a designer, filmmaker, and author whose company Hillmancurtis, Inc. has designed sites for Yahoo, Adobe, The Metropolitan Opera, Aquent, the American Institute of Graphic Design, Paramount Fox Searchlight Pictures, and eMusic among others. His film work includes the popular documentary series “Artist Series”, as well as award winning short films. His commercial film work includes spots for Rolling Stone, Adobe, Sprint, Blackberry, and BMW.
Member Series: The Type Is Right
Monday 9 November 2009 6:30-8.30pm
Are you crazy for Courier? Gonzo for Garamond? Mad for Meta? Does your quick brown fox jump over your lazy dog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come on down to “The Type is Right,” AIGA/NY’s first-ever typographic game show at Galapagos Art Space in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
I would love to have my own Chalkbot and tour Brooklyn with it. Learn more about Chalkbot.
The reflect mirror with its 90° angle can be used as a tray to place your keys, sun glasses, jewelries, coins etc so that you won’t forget to take them with you after checking yourself out in the mirror. For men, the angeled portion of the mirror allows you to see below your chin when shaving, which can come in handy as well. Also, with a total of 8 holes on the rear of each mirror, reflect mirror can be placed almost anywhere on the wall, including corners.
Lightweight, durable, affordable & portable. All these words that seems atypical of a traditional wall frame can apply to this unique single structured interior wall decorative. The Pin-Up Frame can be pinned, taped or hung on almost any type of surface you can imagine. Using magnets (not included), it can also be placed on metal surface as well. Comes in three 3 classic colors (white, black and clear). Includes 4 same colored pins.
Paola Antonelli, design curator at New Yorks Museum of Modern Art, wants to spread her appreciation of design — in all shapes and forms — around the world.
How much do I love Paola’s energy and enthusiams?
Three origami paper planes take flight on this brass necklace. (Now make this in silver and I am *so* ordering one!)
Russian Doll measuring cups. Made me smile.
I agree with Chris, this PSU Student Show poster is wonderful.
(Thank you C.Coy)
The Number 2. And here the entire Number Collection.
Breakfast in Bed . Made me smile.
“I left Italy because the ceiling was too low. It turns out NYC has no ceiling!”
– Massimo Vignelli
(From tonight’s fantastic TDC Night of the Italians)
