Pattern Pulp

Type: Fluid with Photoshop




When’s the last time you had the guts to play with iconic imagery? Brands do it all the time, hoping to strike the perfect balance of clever, familiar and innovative. Very rarely do we pause when flipping through print and online campaigns, as commercial often wins over creative. In the case of Rue La La’s rollercoaster type and Chase Bank‘s blue ribbon Eiffel Tower, my gut reaction was positive! Both brands utilize photoshop to bend the rules and retrofit their brand with familiar imagery. Which brings me to the question, which campaigns pull at your typographic strings?

Marketing: Lightscape Patterns




Last October, we found global lightscapes were beginning to make their mark. Artist communities from around the globe were experimenting with energetic lines in the form of video, art installations and still photography. Nearly a year later, the marketing and branding worlds have picked up on this trend, assimilating their clients with this fresh medium. Both Lacoste and Amstel Live have incorporated this lively style into layouts with disaffected 20 somethings. Interestingly, and rather surprisingly, the bottom photos from the Mirrorball produced, Amstel Live party are more interesting than the carefully curated Lacoste campaign. It doesn’t take much to engage at a party, and adding DIY design, alcohol and a creative new profile pic are three easy ways to get consumers excited.

Friday Quick Links!




  1. 1. Stina Persson’s work is really phenomenally lovely via Modish
  2. 2. Great interview with sculptor Gregory Euclide via My Love For You
  3. 3. Love Jo Westrop’s scratch-and-reveal Cuppa Luck tea set via Design-Milk
  4. 4. Jennifer Angus creates wallpaper patterns from dead insects via Design For Mankind
  5. 5. Always a fan of floor art via All The Mountains
  6. 6. A fan of  Denis Gonchar’s distinct style of vector illustrations via Trendland
  7. 7. These Hepsi rugs from Loom are pretty amazing via A Time to Get
  8. 8. Such an interesting idea: a short story created into a poster via Today and Tomorrow
  9. 9. Stunning new wallpaper from Amy Butler’s collaboration with Graham & Brown via Poppytalk
  10. 10. Digging these outrageously bold woodcut prints by Roman Klonek via Flyer Goodness
  11. 11. Beautiful paper art from Carl Kleiner via Design*Sponge
  12. 12. Fantastic illustrations by Agata Nowicka via Vectroave

Coverage by: Emily Gup

Twitter Influencer: Mark Weaver




Mark Weaver is skilled in mixed media. His stunning array of illustration consists of layers and collages, often retro, related to architecture, landscapes and portraits. The studies in color, composition, and type are usually combined to create vibrant stories, all which have won him legions of fans and industry clientele. This inherent skill for layering makes his twitter feed such a good read as his penchant for history and science fiction shines through the chatter, as does his opinionated taste for pop culture. Stay tuned to Mark’s keen eye by following along!

Gift Fair: Jonathan Adler




Every optic sweater needs a matching headpiece! In a playful attempt to engage their customers and fans, the Jonathan Adler team has devoted a portion of their site to user generated content, titling it, “Show Us Your JA Style.” The lovely Starrett Zenko convinced me to get in on the action and model my rust and navy colors. It’s safe to say that the new products and patterns are in line with what we’ve come to expect from the Jonathan Adler brand. They’re playful, sophisticated and easy accents that’ll add zing to any room. From overlapping colors to optic Hollywood metallics to geometrics and a clever candy dish, there’s something for everyone in the new Fall/Holiday line.

Gift Fair: Mud Puppy Magnets




Patterns and magnets- what could be a better combo? Everyone’s seen the alphabet fridge letters and the magnetic poetry kits by now, so it was quite exciting to see a departure from the norm at Mud Puppy’s booth this week. With a bit of styling help from my ShelterPop buddy, Amy Preiser, we were able to craft a new playful logo for Pattern Pulp. One of the best parts of the gift show is getting to touch and play with new product, and luckily for us, the ladies at Mud Puppy were more than generous when we hijacked their display. Be on the lookout for these decorative kits this Fall!

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