Pattern Pulp

Friday Quick Links!




  1. 1. Smitten by this DIY rope bed frame via Poppytalk
  2. 2. Get golden with these attractively mismatched earrings by Judy Geib via I’m Revolting
  3. 3. Michael Carson’s paintings are so gorgeously dreamy via The Jealous Curator
  4. 4. Suzy Lelièvre’s gravity dice and dominoes are adorably clever via Plenty of Colour
  5. 5. Fantastically colorful DIY paper flowers for spring via Honestly WTF
  6. 6. Judith Braun has taken her charcoal finger painting work to the next level via Job’s Wife
  7. 7. Incredible pop-up books from artist Andreas Johansson via Art Hound
  8. 8. These brightly striped screens and storage units will add pop to any room via design-milk
  9. 9. Hong Sungchul creates fascinating three-dimensional string sculptures via My Modern Metropolis
  10. 10. Love this neon twist on the Easter egg via Oh Joy!
  11. 11. Scott Hazard’s torn photographs create the illusion of smoke, clouds, and portals via This is Colossal
  12. 12. Take cupcake liners to new heights with this DIY light fixture via design*sponge

Coverage by Emily Gup

 

March 23, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: Andy Gilmore




Looking through Andy Gilmore’s portfolio, it’s nearly impossible to choose a favorite. Mind boggling in scope, each piece explodes with color and geometry from the bold and flowing to the intricate and hypnotic. Music is a huge influence in his work, as the complex arrangements of shapes frequently reference scales and melodies.

Gilmore’s kaleidoscopic pieces have earned him a broad list of clients including the likes of Wired Magazine, The New York Times, Fast Company, Wallpaper, Warp Records and Ghostly International in addition to some stunning product collaborations. Twitter is a great place to stay on top of his work, of course, but Andy is also a fan of sharing a variety of interesting media and news.

 

March 23, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Androgyny by way of Accessories




Anyone watching Fashion Star? If you’re following the show (which I have mixed feelings about- love the concept/feedback/instant gratification, less a fan of the production/music/lack of narration), the attention’s been pointed to Kara Laricks- the bow tie and accessories designer gone SAKS desiree. Bringing androgynous accessories to the mainstream, she’s joining the tomboy ranks of many other female fashion influencers.

Following this line of thought, we have these Marwood lace and mesh ties from The Darkroom in London. They’re cool easy adds and a nice mashup for all your his/her, his/his, & her/her outfits.

 

March 22, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Doppelganger: Images of the Human Being




It’s no secret that the rise of the digital age has fundamentally adjusted traditional notions of who we are and how we wish to be perceived. We carefully curate our photos, choose our words and play with our history until it’s a more successful depiction of the self we want others to see. While the trend has been duly noted and analyzed in a variety of media, Doppelganger looks at the current trends in the depiction of human beings in art and design.

In the images and sculptures today, personal identities are being intensified, altered or created through the use of techniques such as deformation and construction and deconstruction as well as the obliteration of classical proportions, visual traditions and what is generally considered beautiful and fashionable. Each of Doppelganger’s seven chapters explores a different creative approach: Embody, Dissolve, Appeal, Reshape, Perform, Deform, and Escape. A compelling collection of groundbreaking permutations of the human form, this book is an eye-catching pick for your bookshelf.

 

March 22, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Spring Cleaning at Pattern Pulp




As I’m sure you’ve noticed by now, Pattern Pulp got a nip, tuck and refresh yesterday! What was initially meant to be a little spring cleaning turned into a full-blown makeover, one that’s been a long time coming from a branding, UI, UX perspective.

Pattern Pulp’s content and community has evolved over the past three years and while the blog format’s been a fun stream of consciousness, it hasn’t been as efficient as we’d like in pointed search.

I’ve even found myself scratching my head while searching for examples buried within the database. Therefore, I had a problem that needed solving- and my hope is that as you refer to the site both for research and inspiration and that you’re able to get the most out of our robust archive moving forward.

Handing over version #8 of an ever-growing photoshop file to Dan my patient and rather speedy developer, he brought this first phase to life in under two weeks (unbelievable, considering it took months to commit to a design). And while this week is just the beginning of what’s to come, I’d love to hear your feedback as Emily, Dan and I continue implementing new elements over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, enjoy, submit and stay inspired!

 

March 22, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Color: Heavy Blues & Warm Whites




The warm weather has brought with it clear blue skies and magnificent white blooms. The flowers on the magnolia tree on my street are in full swing, and last week, while on vacation in the German countryside, I noticed that the snowdrops had unveiled their white skirts. There is something about the combination of cyan blue and warm white that evokes the feeling of a cool breeze and warm sun. So let’s enjoy this color combination and bask in the glow of having spring upon us…at least until that freak April snow.

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1. Lake Constance overlooking Austrian Alps | 2. Royal Copenhagen Contrast Mug | 3. Almedahls Herring Fabric | 4. Blue and Bleached Shirt  | 5. Wunderkammer’s Embroidered Cyanotype | 6. Blooms on Kane Street

Coverage by Valerie Gnaedig

 

March 21, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

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