Useful Business Card
Ok, this unique business card puts my plain-Jane business card to shame. And to think I thought my rounded corners were impressive! What kind of crafty business cards do you hold on to? Via Dwell on Twitter
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Poketo for Target
Poketo is an innovator in artist-designed lifestyle wares and it’s so cool to see their new collaboration, Poketo for Target featuring a new collection of some amazing totes, bags, wallets, umbrellas, and more! I first met Angie Myung and Ted Vadakan from Poketo many years ago while we were all traveling around in the craft […]
Brooklyn Loft Cabin
I currently live in one of the oldest live/work loft buildings in San Francisco. It’s true what they say, loft living comes with its advantages and disadvantages. The plus side: the square footage is generous, the ceilings are high, and I can make any structural changes so long as they’re to code. The downside: the […]
Gallery of buildings and architectural elements
This astounding architectural resource is a treasure to anyone working with building design, construction, or for those of us just fascinated by architecture from our armchairs. Run by ArchitectureWeek, the site seems an inexhaustible database of photos, building plans, building and architectural element information and history, and other technical and cultural-historical aspects of architecture. You […]
Designtripper: New Design + Travel Blog
I’m loving this new blog, Designtripper that merges design, travel, and food all into one. The photography is spectacular and covers locations all over the globe. Pictured above is the Sonoma coast glass house in Occidental, CA not far from the MAKE/CRAFT offices. There’s even a special “kidtripper” category which is great for where you […]
A Better World by Design conference: October 1 in Providence, RI
A Better World by Design is a three-day internationally acclaimed conference in Providence, RI that connects students, professionals, and individuals from a variety of disciplines in order to build a global community of socially conscious and passionate innovators. Presenters share engaging stories, workshops teach creative skills, and discussions reframe perspectives. A Better World by Design is an immersive experience, one that deepens our understanding of the power of design, technology, and enterprise to reshape our communities and sustain our environment.
19th Century Chinese Ornament
The Textile Blog has an interesting post on Owen Jones’ 1867 book on Chinese ornament, Examples of Chinese Ornament. These examples of Chinese decorative work show the real beauty of composition, colour tone and balance that was the result of centuries of constant experimentation and innovation by generations of Chinese artists and designers. Certainly a […]
