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Twitter Influencer: Jeshurun Webb




Jeshurun Webb knew she wanted to be a designer when she was 13 years old after her first meeting with an art director. The graphic designer, illustrator and lecturer recently received an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and has been gathering an impressive collection of work experience, gallery exhibitions, clientele and general notoriety for her personal projects. Webb’s burgeoning career holds a bounty of promise and her stellar attitude and zeal for life is evident in both her work and her twitter feed. There she shares her projects, witty quips, observations, advice on design and budgeting, resources, and most importantly, a refreshing sense of humor. Following along, as Jeshurun’s one to watch.

January 20, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Follow-up: 2D Gone 3D




Tanagrams have blanketed commercial architecture around the globe. From mirrored paneling to glass bulges, fluid and reflective edges continue to make their mark. Recently, we highlighted a few examples ranging from fashion to product design. Today’s focus hits architecture in Melbourne, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore.

This glistening triangular sculpture is a pile of dynamic energy against it’s natural surroundings at the McClelland Sculpture Park in Melbourne, Australia. Revealing luxury at it’s height, design legend, Jean Paul Gaultier shares his balcony with Elle Decor. Giving us an exercise in tasteful innovation, Herzog and de Meuron have brought us Tokyo’s Prada store with floor to ceiling windows amidst a calming park. Nearly mimicking a disjointed Frank Gehry design, the Ion Orchard mall in the heart of Singapore’s shopping district is a beautiful fusion of it’s geographical counterparts.

January 20, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Homegoods: Red & White




Red always packs a punch. From the infamous NARS Jungle Red lipstick to the Daily Beast’s signature hex color, FF0000, this hue is best used for urgency or as a decorative accent. In the two cases above, red is woven into each pattern, proving two specific points. For the Fragonard pillow to the left, the floral vine emulates the British flag. The Manuel Canovas advertisement on the right reveals a neutral layout with flat, textured tenacity. Both examples exhibit three things designers should always consider when creating: purpose, intent and a vivid goal.

January 17, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: Marian Bantjes




What can we say about Marian Bantjes that hasn’t been said before? The design star has earned herself a cult-like following by consistently producing amazing works of graphic art seen everywhere from the pages of magazines and newspapers to her stunning book, I Wonder, to pushing her skillset with boundary stretching projects.

Her twitter feed is both a great way to stay abreast of Bantjes’ latest happenings and speaking events as well as catching a glimpse of the personality behind the designer we so admire. Her sense of humor is evident as is her passion in sharing work, projects and criticisms on issues present to the design and art world today.

January 17, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Weekly Round Up!




  1. 1. Kind of in love with these fortune cookie coin purses via Design Crush
  2. 2. Amazing color and movement in Alberto Seveso’s photographs via The Audacity of Color
  3. 3. Dark and delicate illustrations from Jeannie Paske via Design You Trust
  4. 4. This whimsical “horsey” bike is a part of the Seoul Cycle Design Competition via designboom
  5. 5. Colorful paintings created from bunches of layered paint dots via My Adventure is Your Advantage
  6. 6. Super adorable 2011, year of the rabbit poster via designworklife
  7. 7. Nathan De Young’s beautiful paintings of women lost in swirling color via Empty Kingdom
  8. 8. The afterlife of teddy bears by Austina Woodgate via The Jealous Curator
  9. 9. Interview with “Gorcelain” maker Jessica Harrison via Don’t Panic
  10. 10. Loving Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s new rug collection for nanimarquina via Design*Sponge
  11. 11. Pixels pour into the street of NYC via Sweet Station
  12. 12. Tom Binns’ perfectly kitsch necklace made entirely of doll shoes via SeeSaw

Coverage by: Emily Gup

January 17, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Follow-up: Pointed & Precise




Back in November, we started seeing transitions in studded garments. The ever popular pyramid was morphing into lengthier silver cones. Interestingly, this armor is continuing to surface on all sides of the globe, as the Australian label, Sass & Bide has revealed their summer solution to the blouse: transparent threaded spikes. Lady Gaga inspired and space induced, don’t be surprised if you start seeing experimental embellishments of the same ilk this spring, as Thierry Mugler‘s influence is still going strong.

January 11, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

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