September 7, 2011 – 5:00 am
Ace designs from Boston-area firm Oat Creative. I was particularly excited to learn they are responsible for Island Creek Oyster Bar’s identity and menus, as it’s a restaurant I’m quite eager to check out. (I mean really, what’s not to love about great design and oysters?) Check out more Oat fabulosity at their website. images […]
August 31, 2011 – 5:00 am
Peggy Wong: where do I even begin? The woman is crazy talented. Not only does she produce some graphically exquisite paper products (and rugs and art direction), but I’ve long admired her photographic eye. Her tumblr photo blog, away, simply and delightfully captures the emotion in the places and spaces she visits. (I’m fortunate to count […]
Artist Marta Sobon recently started a year-long blog chronicling “things” through line drawings. It’s become my daily diversion. Give it a look! images courtesy of marta sobon
I can’t help it: it’s only July, but I’m already thinking about calendars for 2012. I blame Carlo Brito because once I stumbled across his brilliantly minimal wall calendar for 2011 (in May), it was all I could think about. (He assures me there will be a 2012 version, which is good to hear as […]
Charleston’s Stitch Design Co. is a constant source of inspiration. Their graphic design work is modern yet elegant, and their letterpress goods, produced through sister company Sideshow Press (with the help of third member, Sideshow’s presswoman, Virginia Gregg), are staples in my stationery arsenal. I’m glad that I get to visit Charleston frequently, as I […]
