This Week’s Posts 02/04/12 — 02/10/12

1. The Resolve Project

The Resolve Project, by designer Chris Streger, started as a way to honor his new years resolutions and keep them around throughout the year. Chris reached out to designers and asked them to design an iPhone background of their new years resolution.

2. “72DP” Underground Car Park by Craig & Karl

I cant get enough of “72dp,” the newest in a long string of recent large-scale works by the NY & Sydney based team Craig & Karl. The underground parking garage is in a private residence in Sydney designed by award-winning architects Marsh Cashman Koolloos.

3. Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film
by Danny Cooke

This beautifully shot short film, “Upside Down, Left To Right” was shot and directed by film maker Danny Cooke and delves into the world of a letterpress workshop, run by Paul Collier, at Plymouth University in the UK.

4. Special Delivery Note Cards by Love Letters Paper Co.

Special Delivery, by the amazing designer (and girlfriend to me) Liz Trost, is a boxed set of 5 fill-in-the-blank note cards. Each card has the beginnings of a message that can go either sweet or sultry and it’s sure to get a smile out of anyone getting one in the mail.

Special Delivery Note Cards by Love Letters Paper Co.

Special Delivery, by the amazing designer (and girlfriend to me) Liz Trost, is a boxed set of 5 fill-in-the-blank note cards. Each card has the beginnings of a message that can go either sweet or sultry and it’s sure to get a smile out of anyone getting one in the mail.

Love Letter’s entire line of products are hand printed on French paper in Philadelphia by Liz herself. The cards come beautifully boxed (for $18.50) or as singles (for $5.50) and are available on the Letters Paper Co. Etsy shop.

Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film by Danny Cooke

This beautifully shot short film, “Upside Down, Left To Right” was shot and directed by film maker Danny Cooke and delves into the world of a letterpress workshop, run by Paul Collier, at Plymouth University in the UK.

“72DP” Underground Car Park by Craig & Karl

I cant get enough of “72dp,” the newest in a long string of recent large-scale works by the NY & Sydney based team Craig & Karl. The underground parking garage is in a private residence in Sydney designed by award-winning architects Marsh Cashman Koolloos.

About the project from Craig & Karl

“The objective of the project was to breathe new life into the space which, having been rendered in concrete with little inlet of natural light, felt quite dark and heavy. Working closely with the owners, who possess a keen design sensibility, it was decided that the mural would cover all surfaces in a blanket of bright color. There was also a request that the larger wall surfaces be left blank with an eye towards potentially introducing additional, individually commissioned works at a future date. Nevertheless it was vital that the installation feel and function as a complete work in its own right. The resulting design is a dynamic mix of overlapping geometric forms that mirror and respond to the angularity of the architecture. The whole piece is tied together by a winding, ribbon-style device which, acting as a central axis, leads in from the driveway, through the space and out to the garden beyond.”

— Via DesignBoom

The Resolve Project

The Resolve Project, by designer Chris Streger, started as a way to honor his new years resolutions and keep them around throughout the year. Chris reached out to designers and asked them to design an iPhone background of their new years resolution. The project has grown to include over a hundred beautifully designed backgrounds done by a huge selection of talented designers.

— Via I Dream About Type

This Week’s Posts 01/28/12 — 02/03/12

1. Tiffin Lunch Kit by Lorea Sinclaire

The Tiffin Lunch Kit by Vancouver, Canada based designer Lorea Sinclaire is a beautiful experiment in mobile eating. The porcelain and steel lunch kit, with its ties to bento boxes, can accommodate a large array of lunch combinations in an easy to carry & store kit.

2. FELIX Desk Organizer by LESS & MORE

The FELIX Desk Organizer is a brilliantly simple organizer for your desktop clutter by LESS & MORE, an Vienna based label run by visual artists Leo & Hannah. The Poplar wood is hand-finished with an environmentally safe coating.

FELIX Desk Organizer by LESS & MORE

The FELIX Desk Organizer is a brilliantly simple organizer for your desktop clutter by LESS & MORE, an Vienna based label run by visual artists Leo & Hannah. The Poplar wood is hand-finished with an environmentally safe coating that meets the DIN EN 71, Part 3 specs, or more commonly referred to as “Toy Safe.” You can have one of your very own for $59.00 from Supermarket.

Tiffin Lunch Kit by Lorea Sinclaire

The Tiffin Lunch Kit by Vancouver, Canada based designer Lorea Sinclaire is a beautiful experiment in mobile eating. The porcelain, steel & cork lunch kit, with its ties to bento boxes, can accommodate a large array of lunch combinations in an easy to carry & store kit. Sinclaire currently has the Tiffin Luch Kit up for sale on her website for a reasonable $65.00.

— Via Mocoloco

This Week’s Posts 01/21/12 — 01/27/12

1. The Shed by Richard Peters Associates

The Shed, by Sydney, Australia based Richard Peters Associates is a brand new renovation of a 1890 blacksmith’s shop. The beautiful open floor plan takes advantage of every nook of the space.

2. Beautiful Cutting Boards by Lostine

These amazing color-blocked cutting boards are lovingly hand-made in Philadelphia by Lostine out of locally grown Sycamore. The beautiful finish with the added detail of the leather handles and the bright pops of color make for one awesome cutting board.

3. The Art of Jesse Brown

The Seattle, WA based artist Jesse Brown’s work is elegantly graphic. His arrangements of shapes, colors, type and pattern come beautifully to life in his work.

4. “Empty Memory” by Logical Art

“Empty Memory” is a new collection of artistic memory sticks designed by London based Logical Art. The sticks come in two styles, Structure and Transparent. The Structure sticks are cast from stainless steel and the Transparent sticks are cast from acrylic resin.

“Empty Memory” by Logical Art

“Empty Memory” is a new collection of artistic memory sticks designed by London based Logical Art. The sticks come in two styles, Structure and Transparent. The Structure sticks are cast from stainless steel and the Transparent sticks are cast from acrylic resin. The covers are hand finished in white, black, & pink gold. Both versions contain a 4GB Samsung drive.

These are available on the Logical Art website, prices range from £48 – £60.

— Via DesignMilk