July 2011

Check out these fresh, colorful accessories! Did I mention they were fire-proof? Crafted exclusively from genuine British fire-hoses that originally would have been thrown into a landfill, Elvis & Kresse create stunning life-style accessories from seemingly useless wastes. After saving lives, these

As a recent graduate, I’ve done my fair share of doodling and creative note taking. During boring lectures, it was the glue that held me together (or held my eye lids up rather). Well Note Design Studio has decided to create a furniture line dedicated to their old scribbles and marginal notes.  What might

So THIS is where all the missing puzzle pieces have gone! Everyone knows the frustrating feeling of being on the brink of finishing a complex puzzle only to find that the last piece has up and walked away. Well furniture designer Rupert McKelvies has used this mishap as the inspiration behind his new bold furniture Continue Reading

Take a look at Jum Nakao’s pretty impressive fashion collection made entirely from paper! Entitled “Sewing the Invisible,” the stunning collection, a creative mesh between art and fashion, is remarkably detailed. Nakao, being both an artist and designer, has been featured throughout various

In school my major was advertising, with the goal to one day be a Creative Director for an agency or an International company. Of all of the inspirational ads I’ve seen, this German ad campaign for the online recruitment website, Jobsintown.de is one of my favorites. Berlin ad agency, Scholz and Friends,

Did somebody say honeymoon?! Architect and owner of Jade Mountain Estates, Nick Troubetzkoy has created a resort that combines luxury with harmony in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.  The bold architectural design – individual bridges leading to exceptional infinity pool sanctuari, rugged stoned-faced columns reaching towards the sky and bedroom walls opening to breathtaking Continue Reading

Take a look at Akio Hirata’s pretty cool exhibition of Hats by Nendo. Located in Tokyo, the display looks somewhat magical. In the space, milliner Hirata Akio’s nonwoven hats seem to take on a life of their own. Over 4,000 hats were used, hung cleverly on clear threads and strategically placed to

Pop artist, Kii Arens is easily one of my top favorite graphic designers. Growing up, this Minneapolis native was fascinated with music. He has designed posters for bands, singers, and even Woodstock. His work adds a modern twist to Andy Warhol’s art and drips with vibrant color and cool

Why a comb of all things? Who knows, but I love the idea all the same. Created for the city of Roanoke, this 400 pound bike stand is both fun to look at and functionally applicable. The heavy comb was handcrafted and put together using mortis and tenon construction. Used as a stand, one big wiry

These frames are so cool! I’m trying to get hold of a pair IMMEDIATELY. Designed by Drift, the frames are handmade and constructed from sustainable wood.  Though simplistic in design, the construction was well thought out by founder Chris Mantz, who mirrored the steel structure of his frame after the architectural “curtain wall” design (used Continue Reading