It’s always refreshing to see the art of the illustration hasn’t been completely lost to mass market CAD drawings. This past Fall, the FT Weekend ran a story by Nick Foulkes highlighting five satorial personalities coming out of new money England. The piece is tongue and cheek and I’ve held onto the scans waiting to pair them up with something, but finally figured the detailing is remarkable on it’s own. If anyone knows the artist, do share, as the credit was missing in the spread.
If you’re online and hunting for inspiration, I’d say it’s a given that you’ve visited Design*Sponge. Grace Bonney and her team of writers have created an archival mecca rich with content for nearly a decade now, serving up inspiration and a discerning eye on the design community at large.
That’s why it’s a pleasure (and an honor!) to be featured as part of their Sneak Peek series. My husband and I moved into our one bedroom apartment three summers ago and embarked on a gut renovation to expose all of the hidden details that had been locked behind dry wall. Our building was a former paper mill turned pickle factory and was converted to a Co-Op in the early 80s. It was my goal to merge our creative tastes (modern minimalism meets quirky humor) and infuse print and pattern wherever possible. Here’s a look at the results!
The human silhouette is a timeless design staple with universal power to carry any message. One of the most notable campaigns of this decade, Apple’s 2003 ipod campaign, kicked off years of creative experimentation and imitation. The above examples translate this beautifully in photography, print and product design. Incorporating texture, the mood is set with (1) a military inspired spread, (2) atmospheric fashion styling for Another Magazine, (3) a self portrait, (4) a hybrid book cover and a (5) pattern-blocked Michael Kor’s swimsuit.
Coverage by: Emily Gup
Jenny Hart is known for her exquisite modern embroidery which is constantly evolving at her company, Sublime Stitching. Her unique works have appeared in publications such as Spin, Vogue, Nylon, Rolling Stone, Venus, The Face, Artforum, Bust and Juxtapoz and have been exhibited in museums around the globe. Passionate about perspectives on fine art, embroidery and indie craft, Jenny has also been a speaker at Bumbershoot, Maker Faire, Pecha Kucha and SXSW Interactive.
Follow along with Jenny’s twitter feed, as it’s a great place to catch a glimpse of the fusion that is her work, thoughts and day to day happenings.
Many of us have drawn a one-off map on a spare piece of paper. On it’s own, it appears to be little more than scratch, however as a collection, these hand-drawn maps take on a life of their own. Kris Harzinski created the Hand Drawn Map Association for exactly this reason, collecting and exploring the charm and mysteries behind these ephemera-intended creations. From Here to There celebrates these delicate documents that are customarily forgotten or tossed aside after having served their purpose and turns them into artifacts with their stories unlocked.
The book is divided into six varieties – directional maps, found maps, fictional maps, artful maps, maps of unusual places and explanatory maps – all with accompanying stories and notes about the creation process. The maps featured in From Here to There are as varied and touching as the stories they tell and, combined, create a fascinating collective. Click here to purchase. For more imagery, click here.