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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Zevs Liquidated Prints

Posted on May 2, 2011 Under Art

More Liquidated Logos from Zevs– this time prints for £200. A deal. Related: Zev's NYC Show.

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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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Y-3 Sala

Posted on April 22, 2011 Under Fashion

The Y-3 Sala, a recent addition to my collection. Polka dots for spring, of course! I couldn't resist after seeing them in London last week. Inspired by the iconic indoor football boot, the Y-3 Sala shoes feature distinctive 3-Stripes with…

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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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Dave White Americana Opening

Posted on April 13, 2011 Under Art

Miraculously I made it to Dave White's Americana opening in London last night. And left with this incredible Coyote below. Good article on him here– except Andy Warhol couldn't paint himself out of a box, and Dave is a master…

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Spear Talks: Takayuki Akachi

Posted on April 11, 2011 Under Art

This Post is Brought to you by Onitsuka Tiger In 2010 artist Takayuki Akachi travelled around the world to 50 countries documenting how a pair of jeans fade, and in the process documented an incredible diverse look at global culture–…

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