Design You Trust – Design Blog and Community Aaron Campbell is a talented digital illustrator and designer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Continue reading “Illustrations by Aaron Campbell” » Situated in the center of Milan, this warm and cozy loft is dedicated for both, leisure and business. The apartment, located in a former soap factory, was projected by Frederic Gooris and Werner Silvestri. Andy Warhol Andy Warhol (/ˈwɔrhɒl/;[1] August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture and advertisement that flourished by the 1960s. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became a renowned and sometimes controversial artist. The Andy Warhol Museum in his native city, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, holds an extensive permanent collection of art and archives. It is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to a single artist. Warhol's art encompassed many forms of media, including hand drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, silk screening, sculpture, film, and music.
Design Merging two of the ultimate pastimes—books and puzzles—the Codex Silenda has to be physically solved in order to read it. And no, these aren’t simple word games and math problems, but rather deviously complicated mechanical puzzles crafted from laser-cut wood that are embedded within each part of this 5-page book. The solution to each puzzle physically unlocks the next page. As the reader moves through the book a short story is also revealed, etched on pages opposite the puzzles. The Codex Silenda was created by industrial designer Brady Whitney who is currently funding the it as project on Kickstarter. At the moment it looks like all funding tiers involving the book have filled, quadrupling their funding goals, but maybe they’ll add additional levels soon.
Sketchbook Secrets: 50 Beautiful Sketchbook Scans The sketchbook is—to borrow a term from the new millenniums’ popular discourse—an artist’s BFF. It’s a diary for the visually inclined—a place where artists can most comfortably explore their personal thoughts, work out their visual needs, practice, maintain a visual history, and hopefully create the unpolished work that will eventually lead to amazing work for the world to see. But, sometimes, when we’re lucky, we get to see the process. Below are 50 beautiful sketchbook scans from 35 talented artists. PLASHTIC blog thedsgnblog: Quote of the week - 24/03/2014Risa Rodil | Angela F. Rodil is a 20 year old designer/illustrator from Manila. brandalism The Brandalism project involved the takeover of 35 billboards in 5 UK cities using artworks which challenged the authority and legitimacy of the advertising industry. Read more about the project here….. For a look at today’s advertising industry, check out our ‘Why Brandalise?’ piece.
LS Identity - Leta Sobierajski LS Identity LS is the personal identity of Leta Sobierajski, including a logo, business cards and letterhead. The collateral is printed in a set of white and sunshine yellow with a patterned reverse side. ROA New Mural In Vardø, Norway StreetArtNews While you discovered some progress shots a few days ago (covered), ROA completed his new mural for the Komafest festival in Norway. Painted on the outside of an old warehouse in Vardø's port, this piece is inspired from the dwarf whale, a species experiencing a renewed slaughter by Japan and Norway. Next up for ROA, Rochester and Wall Therapy so stay tuned for more...
Plastik Banana Plastik Banana is a multidisciplinary design studio located in Zaragoza. We are specialists in brand design, art direction, editorial design and illustration. Our process begins with a focus directed towards an investigation by having a close relation with the client. Yale Press Log Image Credit: Lina Bo Bardi, Yale University Press, 2013 Books from the prestigious Yale University Press art list, featuring news, interviews, ideas, and commentary about our titles, exhibitions, and the fascinating world of art at large. Visit the new Yale ARTbooks blog at
GUEST POST - thebeautydepartment.com - StumbleUpon photos by: Kathleen Bly post designed by kristin ess Mad love for our first guest post winner, Taylor Nick!!! I am fully obsessed with this bohemian-inspired-braided-goodness! Even though Taylor had some SERIOUS competition, there’s no doubt that this little lady took the cake in our hair tutorial contest. Design Crush & Popsicles! - StumbleUpon Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Tweny-five options to be exact. The post I did last summer on the cold guys was one of DC’s most viewed ever, so I thought you’d all be up for another round – was I right? Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe.