For Good
I’ve been doing some volunteer work with a local non-profit, and this morning I presented them with a new idea to promote their organization and fundraising event. It was received very well and it gave me a big boost to know that they all thought it was a great idea. I can’t wait to send these out into the public when we get them finished. Hooray! And sorry for only giving you a sneak peek, but I promise more once the concept goes into... Read More
Saw Chip Kidd and all I got was…
Photo courtesy of Gini Woy Photography I went to see Chip Kidd speak last night and all I got was… an entertaining experience! His presentation was funny, amusing, and inspirational. He didn’t boast about just how impressive his work is (and it is impressive), but he showed the work that was rejected and told the stories that went along with each project. It’s great that he can recall each of those moments and bring them together into... Read More
Tweed Ride Philadelphia
How COOL is this? Tweed Ride Philadelphia was held on Saturday where all of the participants wore tweed and rode around the city. Looks like so much FUN! View many more photos on the Flickr page here. Read More
INDEX – A Designers Resource Fair
Tonight at the Navy Yard, AIGA Philly is hosting the INDEX event which is a designers resource fair “to learn about the latest goods and services available and interact with the largest community of creatives in Philadelphia”. It’s running from 7pm – 9pm and costs $10 for General Admission, $5 for Students and is FREE for AIGA Members. If you are not a member of AIGA you must have already pre-registered. If you are a member you... Read More
DIY Lanterns
Paper Source recently launched their blog called P.S. and I just adore this how to: paper lanterns article. Using paper (from their 26×20 paper of course) you use rolled up paper for the center tube and then cut strips to form the lantern! Classy and fun – and would make a great conversation piece to put a group of them together! I think I might add a few to my bedroom. Read More
Paper Expo
There’s a paper expo you know. It’s this Wednesday at the ADC Gallery, are you going? It’s from 5:30 – 8:30 and will feature a ton of paper companies dying to give you samples, you should go. There was reminder sent to my email and it featured the above graphic, so many details that I just couldn’t resist sharing. View it in it’s true form here. Read More
Designism tomorrow
designism Tomorrow evening marks the third installment of Designism, a gathering of creatives who are committed to social activisim and instigate change through media. If you haven’t heard the previous podcasts from these events, I suggest you listen. They are interesting, though provoking and may change a point of view or two. Location: ADC Gallery Time: Begins at 5:30 Cost: $30 for members, $40 for non-members Click here to buy tickets. Read More
Cody’s Bday
Cody My little man’s birthday is in one week and the invitations are awesome! I’m a promoter of Etsy so I listed the poster project on Etsy and chose to work with Darren Andrew who gave me amazing posters to use. With the red envelopes and gold tickets that I created, this set looks great! I’ve been getting tons of compliments and can’t wait for our Backyard Movie Night Birthday Bash! Read More
