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Friday Quick Links!




  1. 1. Sucked in by the vibrant flowing colors of Theo Altenberg’s art via The Audacity of Color
  2. 2. Killer design concept for bikes by Juri Zaech via Poppytalk
  3. 3. Make eating even better with this silverware with a colorful flair via Happy Mundane
  4. 4. Such lovely illustrations of floral headdresses by Sunny Gu  via OhJoy!
  5. 5. Kiel Johnson’s cardboard cameras via booooooom
  6. 6. Loving Calma’s color palette and macabre tinged paintings via Empty Kingdom
  7. 7. See the world a little differently with these ImagineNation globes by Wendy Gold via Visuallingual
  8. 8. Amazing installation created with wood, nails and thread by Gabriel Dave via Sweet Station
  9. 9. Fantastic anything but standard lockets via The Senses Five
  10. 10. Love the style of these “girls can do anything message” by Amanda Visell via Violence Visual
  11. 11. Cartographic love and the t-shirt via OkayGreat
  12. 12. Thoroughly interesting paper art from Matt Slian via The Jealous Curator

Coverage by: Emily Gup

November 19, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: Kate Bingaman-Burt




Kate Bingaman-Burt is most famous for drawing her way out of debt. Four years ago she started Obsessive Consumption, illustrating every single purchase. She eventually left the red zone behind and made a book documenting the journey. When Kate’s not drawing, creating patterns, sewing or working on commissioned pieces, she’s an enthusiastic Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Portland State University. In addition to teaching, Kate speaks at a variety of events about inspiration, making and thinking. Unsurprisingly, her twitter feed is a testament to that attitude. From sharing tidbits of her speaking events, the delights of her students or playful quips on everyday adventure, Kate is nothing short of a pleasure to follow.

November 19, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

John Robshaw Sample Sale




For the John Robshaw lovers out there, you’re in luck if you live in Manhattan! A wide collection of his textiles, bedding, pillows and table top liners are on sale today through tomorrow. Details below.

Thurs (11/18) – Fri (11/19): 10am – 7pm

245 West 29th St. Ground Floor

November 18, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Book Review: Kenzo




Kenzo Takada arrived in Paris from Japan in 1965 and in 1970 he launched his own fashion house. Breathing new life in print and pattern, Kenzo rode the countercultural wave, proving fashion could be wild, colorful and innovative while simultaneously appealing to mass markets. With an innate skill for merging print influences from the East and West, Kenzo broke away from Parisian haute couture rules by creating a unique vocabulary all his own.

For 40 years Kenzo directed the house and in 2003 turned the artistic direction over to Antonio Marras. Kenzo’s first book is a true collectable, filled with romantic illustrations, lush textiles and playful pop-ups. For purchasing info, click here.

November 18, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

The Color Association of the USA




The Color Association of the US was founded in 1915 and has evolved into an extraordinarily valuable resource for anyone working with color (and long production timelines). Twice yearly, color professionals spanning nearly every industry join forces to forecast color decisions in the realm of brand identity, product, service, communications and spatial environments. Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of joining the team as a guest presenter and I can say without a doubt, it was an educational treat to meet the others, compare notes and nail down palettes. Thanks guys!

November 18, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: 2D Gone 3D Tanagrams




Tanagrams aren’t going anywhere. They’ve been in the market for a while now and are continuing to evolve each season. Here’s a collection of monotone triangular products in 2D and 3D. This clock was recently featured in the pages of the French shelter magazine, Vivre Cote Paris and has a very angular presence. Softening the mood, these Miu Miu stockings provide scaly texture and organic curve. Adding lux and topographic undertones, this Stellar Mirror by Jake Phipps reveals the back story of cut diamonds. Proving the sculptural version of this trend can translate into budget-friendly sculptures, this window display by the creative team at The Indo Projects recently won a sustainability and found object contest.

November 16, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

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