It’s no secret we’re fans of Micah Lidberg, whose work is colorful and inspired by nature and dream-like worlds. His star has been steadily shining as his exposure grows from the gallery, product and editorial worlds.
Following his twitter feed is a reminder of his humble and genuine appreciation for his fans. It’s also a great place to stay abreast of his latest happenings, enjoy funny quips and see that he doesn’t take himself too seriously.
If you’re a typography fiend who loves the unexpected, you’ll want a copy of Type Player 2. Shunning the boring and predictable, the featured designers look to unconventional mediums to enliven type creations, playing with dimension, perspective, and motion. Sometimes the designers literally create type designs out of thin air – one project uses photo documentation of light in motion to form a T, while another manipulates the shape of the sky between skyscrapers to capture letters in the negative spaces.
Unusual materials used to create type design include Rubik’s cubes, feathers, electrical cords, and used plastic bags. Indeed, if you’re looking for inspiration, the each project is sure to ignite your imagination.
OK Go just released their latest masterpiece, All is Not Lost, in partnership with Pilobolus and Google Chrome. You’ll probably have a spreading smile on your face just as I did while watching- it’s as simple as it is complex and challenges the web’s capabilities like Arcade Fire’s The Wilderness Downtown. Enjoy!
Here’s a quick dash of pattern porn from Nikolaz Groll to jumpstart your afternoon. Patterninity‘s facebook and blog stream is a constant source of geometric inspiration and today’s photo is reminiscent of a tubular cityscape. It’s inspiring on a number of levels and reminds me of a modern metropolis.
Inverted manicures, leopard prints and African inspired patterns are all a part of the photo reel on Hey Nice Nails. We’ve been watching several of these trends blossom over the past year, particularly the inverted manicure trend. For the allotted real estate, the textured results are impressive.
For more committed beauty enthusiasts, tattooing has returned as a high maintenance option, as noted by StyleSight‘s latest facebook report, referencing Jacci’s beauty experience on her blog, Being Perfect is Hard.
While the designs last as long as the nails do, the feeling of permanence (and rebellion) is still present, making for a nice semi-commitment that packs a punch.
Whenever I come across furniture accessories with a homemade feel, it gets the wheels turning- I’m motivated to pull out the sewing machine and make my own line of accessories. Over the past year, I’ve snapped several beautiful patchwork velour pillows and am ready to share the collective:
The first two bolster pillows combine children’s drawings of British foot soldiers and hand painted landscapes with purple fabric and gold rope trim. I found them in Hackney, on the east side of London at an indie designer shop along Shoreditch High St. The patchwork square pillows are from Butterfield on Wayland Square in Providence, RI and pay homage to the British flag by way of paisleys and peach. They’re soft, welcoming and remind me of an 80’s collection from Laura Ashley. The chaise lounge is from Merci in Paris and has been hanging out in my iphoto library for a while now…happily, it’s finally part of a family!