Detailed Beauty

We've all seen about a gazillion wedding invites, but Erin Jang does it like no one else. Her attention to detail is painfully gorgeous, and the southwest theme shown below is like nothing I've ever seen. It is fresh and clean, two attributes I never associate with southwest graphics, and the colors are tasteful and charming. This is an excellent example of taking 2 things that seem overdone and creating something unique and beautiful.




:: Discovered via Kate Arend's Tweets

Joe Stephenson

I really appreciate London-based designer Joe Stephenson. His style is clean, simple, and most importantly, conceptual. He doesn't work out of a vacuum or make things "pretty" just because he feels like it, instead he creates a strong platform and builds upon it. Each design element has a purpose and all materials support the big idea, leading to powerful identity and meaningful design.

NTU Degree Show 2010 - Invitation from NTU Degree Show 2010 on Vimeo.

:: Discovered via Twig & Thistle

Yum Yum Toys

I don't know why, but Yum Yum London's series of designer toys makes me grin. I love them, I think they're intriguing and bubbly, kid-like with an adult humor.

:: Discovered via yay!everyday

Reviving Music and Minds

As summer comes to an end and fall moves in quietly, I can't help but be completely bored! I miss the excitement of the new school year and the brand new school supplies, but there's something about Thomas Guy's album design and illustration that revitalizes me in a child-like manner.







:: Discovered by design work life

Unexpected Beauty

I think this proves that indeed there are artists in the advertising world. Thank you Siddhi Yadav and Denzil Machado, click here to see the entire poster series.


:: Discovered via OK Great

How it Works

A two-minute animated voyage through nature's life cycle, following the trials and tribulations of a humble apple seed. By Johnny of Mickey and Johnny.

The Seed from Johnny Kelly on Vimeo.

:: Discovered via KN | Kitsune Noir

Sweets for my Sweets

There's a saying that the way into a man's heart is through his stomach, but I think this concept applies to women as well, although a little bit of jewelry can go a long ways. How can you accomplish both? Easy, just get her one (or all) of these wonderful rings by Divine Sweetness via papernstitch.




:: Discovered via Share Some Candy

Recycled Art

Beautiful sculptures made of old books by Jonathan Callan. Later "recycled" by Anthropology, hmmm....





:: Discovered via Mint

The Colors of Summer

:: Discovered via Design Crush

Living Life in Pantone Colors

Why wouldn't we live amongst our favorite swatches? We all have a few memorized, don't deny it, embrace it, and then sit on it or store stuff in it. Pantone chairs available here, and Pantone tin boxes available here.




:: Discovered via Design Dust

Detailed Simplicity

As a designer, I'm always thriving to simplify and maximize at the same time. It's a skill I'm constantly trying to improve upon and have found a wonderful illustration that somewhat embodies my goal.

It's All in the Eyes

I am completely in love with Travis Louie's art. It's mesmerizing in so many different ways, and leaves you wondering about the lives of his characters and stories behind the portraits. First, you notice the freaky nature of these creatures that are surprisingly human, then the eyes that look up at you literally pop off the page, finally, you become engrossed with the soft and hard focus play throughout the Victorian and Edwardian pieces.





:: Discovered via yay!everyday