Friday Quick Links

1. Photographs that reflect the ritual adornment of masquerade in Africa via But Does it Float
2. Charming wallpaper for babies and children from Studio Nommo via Poppytalk
3. Beautifully painted boats by Jaime Gili via Lost Bird Found
4. Nike hands over their shoes to a group of artists and says “Just Do It” via Creative Review
5. Wishing all stop signs were this pretty via Unurth
6. Love these illustrations by Belinda Chen via Oh Joy!
7. Such perfectly pretty post-its via Swissmiss
8. Amazing “Land Art” by Richard Shilling via Acidolatte
9. Toast! That’s pretty! Such a lovely concept via Design for Mankind
10. This “Kitty Bud” fabric from Melinda Josie is so kitsch and cute it’s killing me via My Love for You
11. These little ceramic storage eggs are adorable via Seesaw
12. Jeff Koon’s color explosion in his art car for BMW via Dezeen

June 4, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Black & White Splatter Patterns

Black and White Splatter Patterns

Black and white is as timeless as it gets. Regardless of the medium, message or style, it’s hard not to be attracted to this colorless pairing. It appears as though designers of every variety are letting loose and using expressionistic strokes to achieve textured results. Be it accidental or on purpose, the patterns are both stark and stunning. This water induced photograph by Luke Gilford was recently featured in Another Magazine and reveals the beauty that can come from unexpected chemical reactions. These splattered shorts styled for Marie Claire prove this trend is tapping the 80’s in addition to modern times, as these polished plates from Dinosaur Designs, are as modern as they are green.

June 4, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: Matt W. Moore

Matt W. Moore has always been a Pattern Pulp favorite. His colorful vectorfunk continues to touch nearly every medium- from the rawest street designs to the most polished advertisements. It’s no doubt that Moore’s talent, coupled with his willingness to take on just about anything, has made him an inspirational figure in the art world. We love his twitter feed for the documentation of his process, commentary on his world travels and pointed opinions on his daily finds. It’s always a pleasure when you can sense someone’s excited about their work and Moore encompasses that on a daily basis.

June 3, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Grids & Gradients with Scholten & Baijings

The Dutch duo that is Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings have been working together since they founded their design studio, Scholten & Baijings in 2000. Dedicated to an aesthetic of minimalism and intricate detail, this design force has become most famous for their keen arrangement of grids, gradients and patterns. Their catalog of work consists of home goods and fashion accessories and is quite inspirational, regardless what medium you’re accustomed to working in. Check them out!

June 3, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

His & Hers. Dimensional Skulls.

Skulls are everywhere. From J.Crew ties to baby carriage canopies to Stubbs and Wootton slippers, it’s clear that the punk iconography of the 80’s rock band era has earned a place in mainstream fashion today. As artists continue to reinterpret skull and bones every which way, it appears as though the trend continues to plow forward. Alexander McQueen’s most recent advertising campaign blends a slick skull into a floral background to sell women’s accessories. Sporting a similar (but more masculine) look, Pete Tong’s recent feature in Billboard Magazine proves any pattern can be applied, so long as the focal shape is acknowledged.

June 2, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

The New York Times

A week ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Tricia Romano, a reporter for the New York Times on the topic of swimwear pricing. We covered everything from the marketing evolution of the bikini to the reasoning behind high and low price points for corporate and indie designers. The article appeared in the style section of the Sunday Times this past weekend. Check it out here.

June 1, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik