Friday Quick Links!

1. Mixing street style shots with classic paintings via Miss Moss
2. Mind boggling book sculptures by Brian Dettmer via Peanut Soup Deluxe
3. Kirsten McCrea’s delightfully detailed illustrations via The Jealous Curator
4. Mona Lisa reinterpreted via yellowtrace
5. Interesting paintings by Michael Borremans via booooooom
6. Public artist Rowena Martinich has a penchant for unexpected locations via The Design Files
7. Embroidered car doors by Severija Incirauskaite-Kriauneviciene via This is Colossal
8. These sunglasses are made from skateboard decks via Honestly WTF
9. These little bags simply exude joy and fun via oh joy!
10. Brilliant products for the instagram obsessed via Poppytalk
11. You’ve got to love these cheeky social media propaganda posters by Aaron Wood via CMYBacon
12. Carnovsky’s latest RGB wallpaper series via We Heart

August 12, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Massimo and Lella Vignelli are certifiable design legends and visionaries. Since the 1960’s, the two have created iconic works in a wide variety of design disciplines ranging from corporate identity, graphic design, product design, architecture and beyond. Their work has a beautiful and timeless touch and has been incorporated into the social systems of everyday living. The NYC subway map, for instance, is so familiar, you wouldn’t even think twice about the nature of its design.

Their work is visually powerful, clean, and modern with form and function in perfect balance. Follow their twitter feed for inspirational and thought provoking perspectives on design and its processes.

August 12, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Book Review: Paper Cutting

The art of paper cutting is experiencing a renaissance as emerging artists continue pushing the boundaries of what a single sheet can do. Paper Cutting: Contemporary Artists, Timeless Craft has gathered works from 26 designers from around the globe, aligning today’s news with a historical roundup. “Paper cutting puts us in touch with the need to ‘make,’ to use our hands creatively and escape the pixelated imagery that is everywhere in our screen-dominated lives.” Pick up a copy of this fantastic book and before you know it, you’ll be reaching for a pair of scissors.

August 11, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Digital: Textured & Translucent Spectrums

IBM’s smart commerce campaign‘s been making the rounds for a while now, in airports, newspapers and magazines round the world. The graphics are simple, colorful and geometric, revealing translucent overlapping shapes that are abstract and easily transferrable. Their latest banner designs utilize these elements beautifully, as exhibited in today’s NewYorker.com media buy. Here are a few screenshots of the beginning and end resolves.

Taking a page out of IBM’s style guide, Jet Blue has opted for a similar look and feel for their You Above All campaign. Influenced by bold translucent colors and circular shapes, it’s easy to follow the creative timeline and even make the assumption that this design style is here to stay, thanks to mobile app and splash page trends.

August 11, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Do's & Don'ts of Brocade Coverings

There’s both a timelessness and modernity to brocade patterns. Just as camoflauge has evolved into a seasonly staple, so has the brocade for numerous industries, including stationary, lingerie, fashion and home decor.

There’s a bit of irony in today’s comparison, as the styled setting from this month’s Anthropologie catalogue juxtapose to the faded and taped Delta terminal reveals the do’s and don’ts when applying a large graphic repeat. When applied appropriately and in context, the design can sell the story and emit the appropriate mood. When applied carelessly, any notion of luxury is lost, making a mockery of the entire execution.

August 10, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Vectorfunk on Canvas

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It’s always fun to see what Matt W Moore is up to. Here are a few snapshots of his latest round series. Enjoy!