Root
Root is a design agency based in London who specialize in art direction, design, advertising and film for a nice variety of clients. Their work for Massive immediately caught my eye and is what initially brought me to the site. But once I look around a bit more, I knew there was more to be seen. Read More
Trainspotters
I’ve had this website bookmarked for well over a year now and I can’t figure out why I’ve never posted about it. Well that’s changing today. Trainspotters not only has a good story behind it but even more important the products that they offer have wow-factor. Vintage and Antique (salvaged) lighting, furniture and more. It’s not your typical antiques so don’t be fooled by it’s categorization. The only downfall?... Read More
Adrian Johnson
I just stumbled upon the artwork of Adrian Johnson and became immediately enamored. Adorable illustration work and the sentiments that accompany them. Read More
Stamps of Design
First Class stamps And I approve! A new set of stamps are going to be issued in January in honor of British design. They honor the Mini, Mini Skirt, Concorde, London Underground, Routemaster Bus and more! First class stamps All of the stamps will be available on royalmail.com/stamps and are scheduled to be released on Jan. 13 2009. Get your credit card and mouse-clicking finger ready! I have a feeling this will sell fast. First seen on the Creative... Read More
Peter and Paul
Karen Alder Cosmetics Love these business cards by creative Peter & Paul in the UK. Check out the work for Karen Alder Cosmetics. Wow! Read More
Portfolio Alert
I just stumbled upon Dowling Design & Art Direction and am I in awe. Nice typography and great branding skills at this talented studio. Dowling Design is run by John Dowling once an employee of Pentagram so there’s no question about his talent. Below is the identity for gardener, Hilary Carruthers. Genius work on the business cards; an unusual shape but uses simple typography. HC business cards Hilary Carruthers And the work done for the... Read More
Hands On
Who knew the best new tool of the future would be our fingers. With the help of the invention and implementation of the touch-screen, is this going to allow our hands to be the only tool we’ll ever need. A mouse? No need, I have my hand. Clicking? At a tap of my finger. Desk Currently in the UK, researchers are hard at work with the “interactive multi-touch desk” (as seen above) in an interactive classroom environment. The technology... Read More
Letters are BIG
Large Painted Wooden Letter …at least at Pedlar’s webstore they are. Measuring in at 7-7/8 x 10-1/2 are large wooden painted letters from A-Z! I’ve been adoring this look that I found online somewhere and this would be just the thing to help that along. bedroom Now this letter looks a bit larger in this photo than the one available at Pedlar’s webstore, but it’s close!!! Read More
(Swoon) The Bell Tent
Oh, oh, oh…I love this! The Canvas Bell Tent. I originally saw this on the {frolic!} blog where the author linked to Zephyr Tents but after doing some research online through Ebay and a simple search they originate from Bell Tent UK. These have got to be some of the most romantic tents I’ve ever seen! I wanted a tent atmosphere for my wedding since it just screamed romance but we decided to have it at a more cost-friendly hall at a campground... Read More
