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Some Info About Role Modolls




So who are these ladies and what’s Role Modolls all about?

I’ll tell you. Role Modolls is something I’ve been thinking about for a long time and is my first physical product. I’ve been hard at work with a talented team since September, developing a line of characters that inspire. Each doll and personality represents a professional mentor with illustrations of the tools they need to do their job. To put it simply, it’s an alternative to the princess doll. For example, if you’re a professional chef, your restaurant’s lease agreement and cash register are just as important as the pots and pans.

When we launch the dolls and the website this Winter, it will have interviews with real women discussing their professional paths to parallel each character. I’m kicking off with four careers that aren’t always front of mind for young ladies: an executive, a diplomat, an engineer and a chef.

The incredible line-up above will be joining for our prelaunch party tomorrow night and will be graciously sharing the tools they use to get their jobs done. Luckily for me (and hopefully for you), the kind folks at One Medical Group wanted to team up and throw a party together.

As a result, I’m happy to give away a free 1st year membership ($199 value) with the group code*, OMTENZNY06. In the age of transparency, I have no problem sharing that my husband an I were both been members before they approached me and the service has been a welcome alternative. Being able to see a reputable doctor the day you need it, on time, with email referrals and confirmation makes being a Freelancer that much easier.

RSVP if you can make it- it’s an open event for my friends, family and Pattern Pulp community. See you tomorrow!

 

*To receive your complimentary first-year membership ($199 value): Go online to onemedical.com and fill out the online registration forms. You will be asked to input your credit card information, immediately following this page you will see a link in the upper right-hand corner of your screen that says “using a promo code?” 

Click on this link, a pop-up window will appear, input your membership code OMTENZNY06, click “submit” and your credit card will NOT be charged.

Watercolors for Beginners




I’m a bit bias, but I love a good watercolor. There’s a graphic lyricism that’s extremely forgiving. The lines always emit a delicate strength, whether you’re a kid having fun or a master amidst a successful career.

Realizing the importance of the negative space is one of the best ‘a ha’ moments you can have. I stumbled across Lorraine Watry’s tutorials on Pinterest last night and love how she walks us through various techniques, conveying methodical patience. Have a watch- anyone can do it!

 

Friday Quick Links!




1. Awe inspiring mural installations by Alex Brewer via The Artful Desperado
2. What do you think about bringing back the waxed seal? via Honestly WTF
3. This DIY gives bean bags a big dose of style via design*sponge
4. Pretty little birds via Plenty of Colour
5. Love this custom map wallpaper from Wallpapered via design-milk
6. Hanging ceramic head planters – bizarre in an awesome way via Miss Moss
7. Intrigued by the idea of a DIY mattress via Simply Grove
8. Fantastic photorealistic colored owl drawings by John Pusateri via Colossal
9. Interesting concrete and glass vases via Design for Mankind
10. Digging these pretty limited edition skateboards from Free People via Poppytalk
11. Swank scribble shoes from Julien David via Style Bubble
12. Stunning abstract paintings from Andrew O’Brien via The Design Files

Contributed by Emily Gup

Visualizing Wind Patterns




This lyrical short just landed in my inbox, care of the talented Nina Solomon. While it’s been circulating the web for a while, it’s worth sharing for those who haven’t seen it. Capturing the wind’s graceful sweeps, 612 free-rotating directional arrows dance under directional force. Created by Charles Sowers, installed by Rocket Science and commissioned by the San Francisco Arts Commission, I’m assuming it’s a sight to behold. Check it out if you’re in the Bay area.

 

Repurposing Patterns with Pottock




Converting his familiar character illustrations into upholstered fabric, Geoff Mcfetridge‘s venture into furniture is as playful as it is practical. The Allofus chair, a product of Pottock, him and his wife’s wallpaper company, merges midcentury styles with a playful pattern. Successful repeats have many legs and it’s exciting to see this soft, tangible extension executed so beautifully.

 

Tracking Repetitive + Awesome.
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