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Jun 17 2008

I knew it. by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Misplaced Thoughts
Unicorn born in Italy.
Jun 15 2008

Itte Studio Patterns Spring/Summer ‘09 by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Aesthetics, Graphic Design
Got wind of the new pattern collection at Itte Studio in Barcelona. These patterns can be used on paper, fabric, formica, or most anything else. There are 126 prints in this collection, but my favorite three are shown below. Besides the fine patterns, I liked the typography selection in their brochure! Keep up the good work, Itte! I'm glad that wallpaper has been making a comeback.
Jun 14 2008

English Angora Rabbits by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Aesthetics, Associative Thought, Inspiration, Misplaced Thoughts, fashion
I had discovered this webpage several years ago and seeing the rabbit photograph by Catherine Ledner reminded me of these absurd creatures.
Jun 14 2008

Catherine Ledner Animal Prints by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Aesthetics, Art, photography
Some fantastic photographs of wonderful creatures in front of attractive wallpaper prints over at Catherine's Animals. The prints are for sale and are apparently printed on light-sensitive paper, which I personally appreciate much more than digital printing.
Jun 11 2008

14th and 8th by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Architecture, Associative Thought, Misplaced Thoughts
There's a blog called 14th and 8th which "chronicles the day to day life of a very confused neighborhood." This area of Manhattan lies somewhere among West Village, Meat Packing District, Chelsea, and other neighborhoods, but bears no distinctive name. Poor things. In the book 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School, the author Matthew Frederick notes that "the more specific a design idea is, the greater its appeal is likely to be." Being nonspecific in an effort to appeal to everyone usually results in reaching no one. But drawing upon a specific observation, poignant statement, ...
Jun 07 2008

Pencil-Drawn Inspiration by Christian Eager
Filed under: Associative Thought, Design, Graphic Design, Illusration, photography
I was browsing Issuu this morning (thanks, David!), when I came across the preview of Work/Life, a "directory of Canadian Illustration & Photography", which is currently enjoying an eponymous exhibition at UPPERCASE, in Calgary. Canadian self-portrait (detail) by Kirstie Tweed The idea behind Work/Life is to celebrate (and promote) Canada's best. From the introduction: Work/Life is a book celebrating Canadian illustration and photography…Participants were interviewed about their creative focus and artistic technique as well as their inspiration and aspirations… Each participant was asked to provide a list of their top ten dream clients and the book will be ...
Jun 03 2008

Mellanmjölk by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Misplaced Thoughts
One of the attractive common objects I saw in Stockholm! Swedish milk, Mellanmjölk.
Jun 02 2008

Li Edelkoort on the future of design by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Associative Thought, Books, Design, Inspiration, Past Future, Product Design, Quotes, Sustainable Design
In an introduction to Kenya Hara's Designing Design, the chairwoman of the Design Academy Eindhoven, Li Edelkoort, writes a monumental declaration of the future of design, which I find extremely relevant and valid: [...] the major movement of the future will merge everything that stands in stark contrast today: young and old, minimal and decorative, healthy and naughty, ecology and technology, craft and industry, natural and synthetic, abstraction and narrative.
Jun 01 2008

Computer Couture by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Apple, Computers, fashion
A new favorite blog of mine, A Continuous Lean, has a post on the shirts that Justin Long wear as he personifies the young and "edgy" personality of an Apple Computer. They are generally made by Steven Alan or Band of Outsiders, which are both labels that I admit a fondness for. Band of Outsiders has particularly excellent photo shoots, including a series with Jason Schwartzman that I had written about previously. Here's Justin Long, the Mac, in a $238 Band of Outsiders cotton shirt.

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