This is a really cool IKEA poster by design company ifsodoso as a call to support British design. They used the original blueprint of all the furniture pieces that were available at the time. I could probably stare at this all day!
Madewell Newsletter Promo is Made Well!
Madewell has a stack of these newsletter promos at the front of their store for shoppers to pick up. I love how they were able to incorporate so many things into it but yet keep the layout nice, clean and interesting. I can’t stop looking at the cool calendar on the back!
Hello Kitty Happy Hour #24
Look at these ADORABLE Hello Kitty bathroom accessories and hardware by modern furniture and furnishings design company Jassio! Here are just a FEW of the things they carry. I love the over-sized shower head! To purchase and see everything they have, please visit their online store.
Dollhouses Aren’t Just For Kids Anymore
Ever wish you could own a modern luxurious house furnished with pieces you’d rather gaze at than sit in? brinca dada, a New York based toy company, has made it possible with their minimalist doll houses with matching contemporary furniture. Here are a few of my favorites! (Now, if only I could get a hold of the “Honey I BLEW up the Kid” machine…)
Bennet House
Bennett House by brinca dada is an oasis in the sea of glitzy toy houses. Heavily influenced by the De Stijl movement of the early 20th century, it emphasizes lines, squares and rectangles in asymmetrical patterns while minimizing color. Fans of Rietveld’s Schröder House will recognize another influence. Architect Tim Boyle explains how Bennett House breaks out of the townhouse genre: “Townhouses are typically a stack of floors with a few windows on each floor, and no inside/outside relationship. I prefer architecture that reveals structure and engineering, hence windows extend past floors to show the weight and thickness of the structure.”
Bennett House is more than just a pretty façade–its clever design and use of space invites play whether open or closed. The townhouse features a two-story living room, elevator, roof top pool and glass rail balconies in both the master bedroom and children’s bedroom. And Bennett House is made of CARB-certified woods and non-toxic, lead-free paints and stains, so it is easy on the environment.
Details
- Designed by: Tim Boyle
- 36” x 21” x 21”
- Scale: 3/4”
- Made of bamboo and other eco-friendly woods
- Non-toxic and lead-free paints
- Retail price: $599 (Purchase Here)
Edward House
Inspired by Neutra’s Kaufmann House and Gary Cooper’s home designed by A. Quincy Jones, brinca dada’s Edward House features many distinguishing architectural features like glass corners, minimalist cut stone and hardwood floors. The Edward House has six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child’s bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Edward House enjoys year-round sunlight. Finally, the dollhouse is easy on the environment with only eco-friendly woods and non-toxic and lead-free paints. Assembly required.
Details
- Designed by: Tim Boyle
- 17” x 17” x 26”
- Scale: 3/4”
- Made of eco-friendly woods
- Non-toxic and lead-free paints
- Retail price: $349 (Purchase Here)
Dylan House
Inspired by the minimalist masterpieces of Paul Rudolph and Tadao Ando, Dylan House features a concrete-and-glass feel, but with the breezy openness of a beachfront home. Floor-to-ceiling windows open to allow natural light into the house and play from many angles. The Dylan House has five living spaces on three levels: living room/dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and roof patio. Furniture is sold separately.
Details
- Designed by: Tim Boyle
- 23” x 15” x 16”
- Eco-friendly MDF
- Non-toxic and lead-free paints
- Retail Price: $149.99 (Purchase Here)
Maison Furniture Collection – Complete Set
The Maison Furniture Collection from brinca dada is the perfect complement to both Edward House and Bennett House. The line’s clean and sophisticated aesthetic mixes classic modern design with contemporary “in fashion” highlights. In the words of designer Cecilia Reboursin, “The key was to work on every detail to add an extra dimension of authenticity to the line. We used American black walnut as a common thread, giving a contemporary feel to each room. We then added color as accents, but also as an attraction to children’s sensibilities.”
The Maison Furniture Collection – Complete Set is comprised of 40 different pieces and offers furnishings for seven rooms, plus two sets of accessories. All furniture elements are made from high-quality woods and fabrics and are fashioned with non-toxic, lead-free stains and paints.
Details
- Designed by: Cecilia Reboursin
- Scale: 3/4″
- 7 rooms,plus 2 sets of accessories, 40 pieces
- Materials: Wood, fabric
- Retail Price: $399 (Purchase Here)
Cool “Hidden” Art in Downtown Austin!
Here’s a little hidden treasure of awesome graffiti art tucked away up on a hill in downtown Austin on Baylor St. (between 10th and 11th St.). The place looks like there used to be a building there that’s now been demolished (just a guess — I’m probably completely wrong…). Thanks to some amazingly talented artists, they’ve transformed it into cool urban outdoor art gallery that can be enjoyed by everyone. If you haven’t seen it, it’s definitely worth checking out in person!
Blue Genie Art Bazaar 2011 – Don’t Miss It!
This past weekend, I went to Austin’s 11th annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar event. If you love arts and crafts, or are looking for a unique Christmas present, you are bound to found something there! Plus, you’ll be supporting the local artists! They open 7 days a week 10am – 10pm from Nov. 3th0 to Dec. 24th.
Here are some things there that I thought were pretty cool:
Hello Kitty Happy Hour #23
During a visit to Hokkaido Japan, my cousin went to a tea house that serves pastries and drinks in ADORABLE Hello Kitty souvenir cups and matching saucers. And… guess who she’s giving it to??? OMFG, can’t wait!!
11 Must Stream Documentaries on Netflix!
I wouldn’t say top 10, but they are definitely worth watching. In no particular order — they are all good and you won’t be disappointed! Enjoy! There’s a part 2 to this list here!
1. Waste Land
Renowned artist Vik Muniz embarks on one of the most inspired collaborations of his career, joining creative forces with Brazilian catadores — garbage pickers… more
2. Please Vote For Me
Though China’s government is Communist, the third grade election for the prestigious position of Class Monitor at the Evergreen Primary School in Wuhan is being decided by a democratic vote… more
This documentary focuses on two individuals obsessed with 1980s pop star Tiffany: Jeff, a 50-year-old man with Asperger’s syndrome, and Kelly, an “intersexual” who claims to have had an inspirational… more
In this quirky documentary, filmmaker Matt Mahurin peers into Shopsin’s, a hole-in-the-wall Greenwich Village restaurant that’s been dutifully serving comfort food to satisfied customers for more than… more
Three Philadelphia high school students negotiate the challenges of the inner city and the demands of their tough-minded culinary arts teacher, Wilma Stephenson, to become contenders in a citywide… more
Acclaimed documentarians D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus venture inside the deliciously cutthroat Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the legendary French pastry competition, to capture this fascinating… more
Over the course of three years, filmmaker Meghan Eckman tracked the comings and goings of a solitary parking lot in Charlottesville, Va., chronicling the lives of the attendants who were working… more
Documentarian Lixin Fan follows a couple who, like 130 million other Chinese peasants, left their rural village for work in the city, leaving their children to be raised by grandparents. The husband… more
Ballroom dancing goes from lame to cool for a group of New York City students in this insightful documentary, which follows a group of 11-year-olds as they learn to dance old-school styles including… more
10. Picture Me
Go behind the scenes and experience both the glamour and the darker side of the high fashion industry as filmmaker Ole Schell documents girlfriend Sara Ziff’s rise to international model status in… more
11. Exit Through The Gift Shop
Amateur filmmaker Thierry Guetta’s project to chronicle the underground world of street art takes a fascinating twist when he meets Banksy, an elusive British stencil artist, in this Independent… more
High-End Audio Magazine Design
It’s been a while since I’ve posted some of my work, so here are cover and feature layout designs for The Absolute Sound Issue 215 and 216.
TAS Issue 215
This one was really fun and challenging at the same time. This was my first time ever directing a shoot remotely. On top of that, I had never seen the equipment in person before. After meeting and discussing the shoot with California-based photographer Randall Cordero of Cordero Studios on the phone, I thought it would be cool to have the equipment shot against a red vignette background to give it some depth and contrast. All in all, I’m quite please with the results and Randall did a fantastic job with the photos!
TAS 216
Austin-based photographer Joel Salcido and I spent hours just trying to get the perfect angle shot for the opening spread! I love it though! All in a full days work of pita chips and hummus!
Cool Fashion Mail-Out Promo
I received this really cool Banana Republic promo piece in the mail a few days ago. Absolutely love the “13 Key Pieces, 31 Days of Fashion” mix & match concept, and the grid layout of how every outfit would look like each day. I like how they decided to show the clothing without models too — allows the shopper to only imagine themselves wearing the items. The $30 coupon card is a great incentive to get shoppers in the door too!
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