Showing posts with label product design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label product design. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

tania da cruz

Just found Tania's design! Too bad it's not in production!!! I would want one! What's ironic is I've been saving these floral arrangement photos on Pinterest. I figured I could buy a styrofoam head to emulate the look OR drill holes into a ceramic head from a home decor store. I'd also like to add, most of the "head planters" available online to buy right now are kind of creepy looking... that's why I love Tania's version - so tasteful, and the design is brilliant and functional!

My inspiration I've been saving:
 
 
Tania's design "Wig":

Monday, February 13, 2012

Diana Eng

I love this designer's fortune cookie coin purses and lady bug pins!
Amaze-balls!
 

Thursday, December 1, 2011

A+R STORE

It's December 1st! Holiday shopping is starting, and I thought I'd share some of my favorites from my current place of work, the curated design store, A+R.  Chances are if you buy something online, I might be shipping it to you.

1. All the clever Pantone mugs (which now come in bone china!) I really want a Pantone ornament that are flooding hte internets, but alas they aren't available yet! A+R doesn't even have them yet!
2. Joseph and Joseph Double Dish. I got this for my cousin for her wedding last month. It's designed to store unsightly shells or pits of pistachios and olives underneath the top bowl! How clever.
3. Hay & Scholten & Baijings’ Tea Towels. Because they're pretty! 
 
4. Abel Partners Design Studio's Tea Diver! It's a loose leaf tea infuser modeled after korean deep sea diver suits! So cuuute!
5.  Bookman's LED Bicycle Light. Sleek LED design. 3 settings. Front is white, back is red.
6.  Balloon USB Speaker. (Only to up-sale the JAWBONE JAMBOX) But really, I think this one is perfect for camping, hiking, bike riding, or going to the beach. Simply portable music.
7. Maison Martin Margiela Snowglobe. This thing is wonderfully large, and simply designed by the infamous fashion designer Martin Margiela. 
8. Rob Brandt's Crinkle Cups. These have been around since the 70's. I got one back in college. 
10. Palomar's Crumpled City Map. Water proof and tear proof! Think of all the time you'll save not folding up a paper map neatly, just shove it in your pocket and carry on! (Comes in major cities worldwide)
11. JimmyJane's Pleasure Objects! There are more than just this one. Solution driven, thought-out design.
12. Bluelounge's Cabledrops and Cablebox. O-R-G-A-N-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N. They both come in white and black, so that they can blend in and camouflage with your TV stand, desk, or room.
14. Ichendorf's Oil/Vinegar Carafe. Because they look so elegant, especially on the counter by the stove!
These are just a few of my favorites! I could go on and on for gifts for moms and dads, boyfriends or girlfriends, brothers and sisters, and the gamut! 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

painted edges

I've started to notice this design trend of neon painted edges/trim. 
What of mine could I do this to?
 
 
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business cards/stationary
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Monday, November 7, 2011

Eames chair

I'm just going to throw it out there - I desperately long for an Eames chair. They're so timeless!
On the hunt for a knock-off at a flea market!
Also, here's Ice Cube talking about LA traffic and his affinity for the Eames. Did you know he studied architectural drafting before he started rapping?

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Jimmie Martin

Google-image his furniture design! What's your favorite?

Monday, June 27, 2011

product design

I follow Design Crush blog and lately everything the author is posting, I love!
bottles by Dutch by Design
 
a very clever cheese board from PLANT
it's hilarious and witty.
this beauty book written by Zoe Foster, 
it's design is beautiful and fun!
these clever string art kits of classic masterpieces from throughout art history,
and these amazing agate coasters! so retro!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Julie Dean

Julie Dean, one half of The Cambridge Satchel Company explained her thoughts to The Guardian.
How charming!