Quirky’s Pivot Power

Posted on May 13, 2011 Under Gadgetry

Not only is the story of creation incredible, but the product dubbed Pivot Power is simply awesome. Congratulations to everyone involved– especially all 1351 influencers making money on each sale. Full Disclosure (Hat tip to the FTC): I’m a minority…

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Hand stitched Vogue Covers

Posted on May 8, 2011 Under Art

Incredible hand stitched Vogue Covers by Inge Jacobsen– a fine artist with serious embroidery, cutting and collaging skills.

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Fonts In Use

Posted on May 6, 2011 Under Design

Love fonts? Me too. Want to see them in use in print design and all over the web in the real world? Check out Fonts In Use where you can see type at work in all it's beauty and glory.

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A Tale of Two Customizers

Posted on May 4, 2011 Under Design

Hypebeast has a fantastic interview with my good friend George Bamford of Bamford Watch Department and Dr. Romanelli. Check it out!

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De Medici Ming Fine Paper: Seattle

Posted on May 3, 2011 Under Design

I discovered de Medici Ming Fine Paper today strolling around in my free time after a meeting here in Seattle. What an absolute gem of a shop. I was mesmerized by the fantastic selection of cards, journals, handmade papers, letterpress…

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Honest Logos

Posted on April 26, 2011 Under Design

Procrastination, Cat Videos and more! An idea for a series with honest logos, revealing the actual content of the company, what they really should be called. Some are cheap, some might be a bit funny, some will maybe be brilliant.…

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Fixie to Freewheel: One Button

Posted on April 26, 2011 Under Design

The University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics is a mouthful. But you know what isn't? A bike that can switch between a freewheel and a fixed gear at the touch of a…

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Cocoon Desk

Posted on April 24, 2011 Under Design

Cocoon desk designed by GamFratesi for Ligne Roset. These would be great in schools (not to mention my office!). Via Le Blog Deco (French)

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Sushi Memopad

Posted on April 19, 2011 Under Design

Must. Have. Sushi. Notepad. $23 from Tokyo. Must Have Now. Via Hypebeast

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You Took My Name

Posted on April 13, 2011 Under Design

You Took My Name is another great logo project– reminds me of the distorted identities project we saw, and of course Zev's great logo destruction. "We’re working on a series of paintings that strip famous logos back to their basic…

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