Finally, I have found the bicycle equivalent of a station wagon! So friendly for the environment, so much cargo space, bring the Madsen to me...
In my mind, the real point of contention (besides the $1K price tag) is whether the Bucket, top, or Rack, bottom, would best suit my curbside salvage needs. I love the idea of a container to securely transport "treasures," yet I've seen the magic that a few Fixa luggage straps can work.
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How many times can I mention baby Henry in a week? At least two for June 22-26, because I wanted to post this really unique idea that The Polish Princess and Mad Hungarian's GTP (Good Time Pals, the Cincinnati Gang) came up with for a baby shower gift. The rules were basic and simple:
- design a 10" x 10" square based on the theme of one letter of the alphabet, with the square being a pictorial expression of the alphabet (think animals, nature scenes, musical instruments, and kid friendly)
- any medium is allowed, but the letter must be at least 2" tall within the square
These specifications might seem fairly loose...until you send them to a group of designers. I got to participate (!) and couldn't wait to see the final result. If you're planning a shower for some mama-to-be, I thought this was a really fresh idea.
Here is the amazing outcome (for full disclosure: I did "Q," don't bash, y'all):
And in the context of Henry's nursery (bunnies are so "in" right now, love it!)
Congrats again to the Eastern European royal family...I hope that first week at home is going smoothly.
Initiatives like "Rethink Your Green," proposed by one CalArts design team to encourage Angelenos to plant native gardens in their front yards, are very inspiring and seem fairly simple to implement. Instead of the non-indigenous landscaping that is sucking up 60% of the city's water consumption, residents fill their yards with beautiful flowers like mariposas or California posey.
The initiative has three components:
Build Awareness: Educate the public on the LA water supply.
Present Alternatives: What people can use instead of “traditional lawns” in their yard, aka switch to a drought-resistant California lawn.
Provide Resources: Tell em how to do it.
I remember when Half Pint mentioned that she and Mr. Car might do a native garden in their front yard -- I was excited because the concept was new to me. Since that time, I've seen quite a few beautiful front yard gardens (most notably in Jamaica Plain) and would love to plant my own...some day.
(images via Yanko Design, thx to Mark for the link)
I can't believe that two years have passed since A Classic Girl and I were at the helm of the AIGA Boston's Best of New England (BoNE) show. The whole experience was, honestly, a busy blur...especially because my little Nona passed away the week before the event and I had to check out (emotionally and physically.)
One (two, actually) of the saving graces for BoNE07 were the talented team of Little Big Bird Design, conveniently composed of old friends and fellow DAAPers Brandon and Jeffé. They designed, coordinated, and hung the entire gallery while I was in Pittsburgh, and Andrea took care of the awards and program details by her 8+ month pregnant self. I am so grateful to all three of them from the bottom of my heart, even more so in retrospect, nearly 730 days later.
When the AIGA started searching for directors of BoNE09, the solution was fairly obvious -- Brandon and Jeff are doing a bang up job this year, both with the identity, web site, and entries (500 as of last week!) Friday is the Meet the Judges event at Clink in the Liberty Hotel. Come out (admission is free,) raise a glass to Little Big Bird...and chat up some "famous" designer judges.
I'll be there!
Apparently, the "man of five typefaces" loves my alma mater...
CHEERS TO DAAP!
(Thx to Jeffé for the link, and to Jessica Helfand for bringing a little well-needed perspective to all those 'rock star' designers out there.)
1. Generally, black text on white looks good.
2. Sometimes white text on black looks good too!
3. Letters too close to the side? Use the space bar to cushion.
4. If your phrase doesn't fit, you probably have too many words.
5. Try not to use too many upper case letters. (it looks weird)
6. Add white spaces before or after your text by hitting "return."
7. Try to stick to a single point size.
8. Don't worry about adding pictures, it only distracts the message.
9. When in doubt, leave it out.
10. B/W large format printing is available at Kinkos for around $1/SqFt.
11. Making swiss posters will not get you chicks or dudes.
... okay maybe it will get you some dudes.
Then realize...
(not me, but applicable)
or...
(Me.)
Well, it seemed only a matter of time before Target reeled in British accessories wünderkind Orla Kiely -- and that time has arrived. Her new line of (home) goods for Target hits stores in February with a sprinkling of flowered and fruity patterns.
Any thoughts on Orla designing for the red bullseyed masses?
Even colors get political these days; Pantone Corp just named their 2009 color of the year -- Pantone 14-0848 Mimosa.
"CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 3, 2008 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm, engaging yellow, as the color of the year for 2009. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow."
Hmmm…so this shade of yellow is one of our wedding colors. Coincidence?
It's no secret that graphic designers think they can be interior designers, architects think they can be graphic designers, industrial designers think they can be fashion designers, anyone thinks s/he can be a fine artist, and so on and so forth. Such is the hierarchy of the art and design professions.
Dare I say that Stan Python stepped over the line by designing a new euro 5 coin based on the theme Netherlands + Architecture?
"On one hand I paid tribute to the rich Dutch architecture history and on the other hand to the contemporary quality of Dutch architecture. These form also the two sides of my coin. Traditionally the front of the coin needs to portray the queen, while the back side displays the value of the coin."
I mean, guy even DESIGNED A TYPEFACE for on the coin! Harumph (and good job...I guess.)
(Thanks to architect and metal sculptor The Mad Hungarian for the linky.)
I took the slightly chillier weather (not to mention the fact that I spent an entire day this weekend cleaning our apartment and setting up the the new dining room) as a cue to post this Autumnal Apartment Tour. The Prof and I agree that we are finished with apartment furnishing/decoration; we're ready to settle in for a snug second Fall & Winter in our place.
As a teaser, the new dining room...
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