Pattern Pulp

Friday Quick Links!




  1. 1. Amazing newspaper fashion photo series, “Extra, Extra Paper Doll” via My Modern Metropolis
  2. 2. There’s something particularly elegant about Dale Frank’s paintings via But Does it Float
  3. 3. Stellavie’s fantastic customizable patterned lampshades via Design-Milk
  4. 4. Interesting colorfully layered furniture form the Campana Brothers via DesignBoom
  5. 5. Loving Kaarina Kaiikkonen clothing-line-but-way-better installations via The Jealous Curator
  6. 6. Some amazing details in the renovation of Inoui Design’s office space via Poppytalk
  7. 7. AJ Fosik’s brutally beautiful woodwork just keeps getting better via booooooom
  8. 8. A horizontal bookshelf, what an interesting idea via MocoLoco
  9. 9. Charming animal illustrations with delicate geometric influences via A Life Lighter
  10. 10. Top Floor’s new rug collection, Ottomania via World Interior Design Network
  11. 11. Oversized mobiles – an interesting and beautiful idea for high ceilings via See Saw
  12. 12. Such a lovely and fun modern quilt with artist contributions created for charity via All The Mountains

Coverage by: Emily Gup

October 22, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: Jessica Hische




Jessica Hische always knew she wanted to be involved in the arts. Her love for graphic design and typography, however, came as a surprise. Taking pretty much every art-related class in college, she soon found herself in a design class and fell in love with the genre. Before she knew it, she was neglecting other schoolwork for design projects. Wise and talented at a young age, she notes, “a good way to figure out your passions are to look at what you do when you’re procrastinating from everything else.” Her twitter feed clearly reveals her passion for her work and all things creative, as she shares interesting and informative sites, ideas and events. Anything but a bore, find out what’s made her as popular on twitter as in the design world.

October 22, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Repetition Elsewhere: Mending the World




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This charming but dark little animation from Thoroughly Modern Tilly is about a determined little seamstress who tries to repair the world from the damages of war with her trusty needle and thread. Her stitches are beautiful and delicate in their strength to fix things, but just how stable are they?

October 22, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Smokey Moods & Horizontal Textures




It’s always interesting when paralleling textures can be compared in different markets. Today we’re comparing the beauty and makeup design from Gaultier’s most recent runway show to Ma Maison Textile‘s home accessories line. The makeup is smokey and graphic, emitting dark mysterious moods. Interpreting this horizontal style for vivid bedding and pillows, these poppies offer a lighter alternative.

October 21, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Book Review: Marian Bantjes, I Wonder




Marian Bantjes is a star in the design world. As an artist, designer, illustrator, typographer and writer, there’s few things she doesn’t excel at creatively. In making her unique hand-lettering, strange and compelling patterns, intense vector art and thoughtful prose, she’s always pushing the boundaries of what’s expected. You may have read about her recent quandary with Puff Daddy’s rip off of her distinctive hand lettered works.

Bantjes’ new book, I Wonder, is filled with old and new artwork created solely for this publication. The black and gold cover is as compelling as the inside contents. The writings and artwork are interdependent and flow together to create a narrative that’s a delectable feast for the eyes, mind and heart. Click here to buy.

October 21, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Color: Neutral Palettes




Color inspiration can come from anywhere and today’s palette is inspired by basic nudes and shiny textures. From shells to jewelry to makeup, each surface is outstanding, and configured in interesting ways to inspire. Dana Rebecca’s jewelry reminds us of the beautiful formations found in nature, just as Target’s new Pixi makeup line softens our pixelated skin tones. This shell clutch from Louis Vuitton ties the package together, combining both concepts, color blocking, texture and shine.

October 19, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

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