A Diabolical Box FROM Professor Layton!

A Diabolical Box FROM Professor Layton!, originally uploaded by torontothumbs.

Professor Layton and Pandora's Box has been out nearly for a week now. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get the collector's edition pictured above which is quite disappointing. I could be solving the puzzles while admiring the craftsmanship of the box at the same time..

Professor Layton bento!

Professor Layton bento!, originally uploaded by kickintheheadcomic.

I had this photo set up as my wallpaper for more than six months. I'm a big fan of sushi and Professor Layton so this is just perfect!

Dead Weather - Treat Me Like Your Mother

Dead Weather's Treat Me Like Your Mother video is recently one of my favourites. It's simple, raw and tells the story of a break-up fantasy without any obscurities.  

Design Hotels

Design Hotels curates a great amount of member hotels with amazing interiors and architecture. I really like Sanctum Soho Hotel in London which includes a roof top spa, fitness club and a private cinema. See more at http://www.designhotels.com/

D&AD President Lectures 2009 !!!

I've just purchased my tickets to see Neville Brody and Paula Scher at this year's D&AD President Lectures . I can't explain how excited I am. Woohoo!!!!

British Design Awards 2009

It's The British Design Awards 2009 and you can now vote for Best British Design 2009 and Best Surface Design 2009.

Designers include: Donna Wilson, Peter Marigold, Tom Dixon, Linda Florence, Helen Amy Murray and many more.

Herman Miller 'This Is You'

'This is you' , a commercial for Herman Miller furniture created by Imaginary Forces. Sweet and simple.

Rama Salem

Rama Salem, originally uploaded by Poisoned Potato.

Remarkable typography work by Rama Salem - a recent graphic design graduate from Edinburgh College of Art. All of her designs contain some element of hands-on craft and display a great attention to detail.

http://www.ramasalem.com/

Mr Bunbury

Mr Bunbury, originally uploaded by Poisoned Potato.

I bought this only so that I could keep the packaging, although the brownies were pretty good too.

available at Sainsbury's

http://www.mrbunbury.co.uk/

Claus Porto

Made in Portugal with highest quality perfumes and ingredients, Claus Porto soaps come in an unique Art-Deco packaging. Great as a gift.

 

see more at: http://www.clausporto.com/

Fiona Purves

Fiona has recently graduated with a degree in Illustration from Edinburgh. I love the hand-made element in her work, in particular the recipe bowl pictured above - it's a bowl with a recipe on it! 

see more at http://www.fionapurves.co.uk/illustration.html

Genevieve Ryan

I came across Genevieve Ryan's work at this year's D&AD New Blood Exhibition. I like the contrast between thin and thick lines and the sporadic splash of colour in most of her work. I'll be definitely looking into getting a t-shirt or a sketchbook designed by Genevieve. 

http://www.genevieveryan.eu/magic.html

http://www.genryan.blogspot.com/

Harriet Russell

I find Harriet Russell's work really pleasing to the senses and nostalgic. I love the soft and delicate hue of the images and hand drawn type.

http://www.harrietrussell.co.uk/

Hella Jongerius

Outstanding collection by designer Hella Jongerius which includes rocking lamps, acorn-like vases and porcelain plates with 3D animal figures.  

http://www.galeriekreo.com/designers/hella_jongerius/

Vince Frost

Vince Frost has always been one of my many design influences. His designs are simple, bold and honest, placing a particular emphasis on problem solving.

An interview with Vince Frost, a British typographer/designer from late 2008, available at http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/vince_frost.html

Interview for Computer Arts available at http://www.computerarts.co.uk/in_depth/interviews/vince_frost 

Manuel Canovas

Beautiful, exotic fabrics from Manuel Canovas' new collection. Inspired by his love for gardens and travel. See more at http://www.manuelcanovas.com/en/

Lydia Courteille

Jewelry designed by Lydia Courteille . Most designs feature white gold, coral, opal and rubies. 

Edward Dmytryk

A perfect introduction to film editing. Written in an informal style, the book explains principles of film editing through various examples and anecdotes. 

Jonathan Ellery

http://www.jonathanellery.com/

typography:works in brass

D&AD New Blood exhibition 2009

D&AD New Blood Exhibition 2009 will run from Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July. at the Brompton Hall, Earls Court

Shadow Puppets

An interpretation of God moves in mysterious ways - a moving a card project. I experimented with card cut-outs and shadow puppetry. 

more stuff coming soon!

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