Archive for October, 2007
« Previous EntriesHelvetica: A Love & Hate Relationship
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007I first became aware of Helvetica when I was visiting New York during the Spring of 2002. I knew nothing about the fundamentals of typography back then (graphic design classes were four years off), but when I strolled into the F.I.T. bookstore and spotted a small red book emblazoned with a large H, my whole […]
Nemo Design Halloween 2007
Monday, October 29th, 2007We celebrated Halloween early this year at Nemo Design on Saturday. Lee drove my car to the party and I bet it’s the first time Jesus has driven a Jetta! He did a mighty fine job, considering that he had stigmatas on his hands and was wearing flip-flops.
Steve Perry and a boyscout pal make small talk. […]
Coke: The Real Thing
Monday, October 29th, 2007Some of the photos from my NY shoot are beginning to roll in. Bianca took a few hundred photos over a two day period in September. The bottle was a happy accident; I just happened to be walking through Saks when a suited man offered up Coke in vintage-y glass bottles and mini red velvet […]
Don’t Stop Believin’! Halloween 2007
Sunday, October 28th, 2007The Nemo Design Halloween party was Saturday night; it was by far the best I’ve ever been to. Barely anyone recognized me! I’ve never dressed as a man before, but this year I decided that I was going to be 100% Steve Perry — no wimping out this time! If you’re wondering who Steve is, he was […]
Fashion Notebook Friday: Part 5
Friday, October 26th, 2007♥ Think pink.
P.S. The Fashion Notebook set on Flickr.
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Flickr Favorites Thursday: Part 4
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
1. sketch book, 2. JELLY FISH DANCE, 3. TOMOKO, 4. James, 5. Untitled, 6. WILMA WITH BRAIN, 7. WILMA MARTINEZ, 8. DOU_2006_glasses, 9. DOU_2007_glasses2, 10. your secret flesh., 11. Come over, 12. Amor y Amistad, 13. Labios 304, 14. 280029864_3e6fac75ea, 15. Trucs, 16. Untitled
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Link Love: 10.25.07
Thursday, October 25th, 2007♥ The Helvetica Notebook is two-sided so depending on your mood, you can either confess your undying love or hate.
♥ The truth is out! More and more luxury goods are being produced in China according to a new book, Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster by Dana Thomas. (link via bitsandbobbins).
♥ The beautiful interface and subtle […]
Organization: Three By Three Magnetic Boards
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007This Summer, I bought a long, thin white magnetic board with a handful of strong magnets which I mounted above my desk (and new white Imac). It’s a nice little place to tack up business cards and other things that are inspiring. I have a larger Ikea magnetic board for full pages, but the small […]
Sitting Still
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
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Jackie O: Judging A Book By Its Cover Part 2
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007I found this book at the local Salvation Army; the cover was so retro, poppy, and brilliant that I jumped with glee. And, even though I bought it for the cover, this one seems like a worthwhile read. Nobody can deny the power of Jackie O! It’s shelved next to Scruples. Brilliant typography deserves to […]
The Matador Photobooth
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
Last night, I went out to The Matador with a bunch of folks including Mistina and Eliza. I was so excited to spot an original black and white photobooth- there’s something so classic about the photo strips that come out of these! I forgot that the strips come out sopping wet and take awhile to […]
New York: Snippets of Snapshots
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
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IKEA Magazine Files: A Lesson in Affordable Sustainability
Sunday, October 21st, 2007There’s nothing worse than a cluttered office! I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a neat-freak Virgo. While recently perusing the organization department of the new IKEA in Portland in search of magazine files, I came across a five-pack of these by FLYT for $2.99. Since I was taking public transportation to get home, […]
Neu Jacke
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
I was on the hunt for some remaining Halloween costume gear today when I found a huge stash of vintage marching band jackets. (See above — I feel a combination of super mod with a dash of Michael Jackson when I wear it!) Anyway, I knew my brother would want one, but I was in a hurry […]
Fashion Notebook Friday: Part 4
Friday, October 19th, 2007Deep reds- yum! I like the overall mix of this page; 80s Bon Jovi + Moschino + my fave Swatch watch! The Fashion Notebook set on Flickr is growing…
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Vectortrash Draws Nubby
Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Yesterday afternoon, I did my usual log-in to Flickr when something reminiscent of classic Swiss poster design on my contacts page caught my attention. When I clicked on the image, I realized it was an illustration of yours truly by Swiss graphic designer Vectortrash! This is a huge honor because he is one of my […]
Flickr Favorites Thursday: Part 3
Thursday, October 18th, 20071. Swiss Graphic Design, 2. American Graphic Design, 3. John Cleese, 4. ravenous, 5. my heart in your hand., 6. Funky 70 shoes, 7. verlust, 8. studio, 9. polaroid 345., 10. Twigs, 11. Les Invasions Ephemeres, 12. TRAPPED IN SILENCE, 13. now, I want melissa shoes, 14. my passport, 15. 022, 16. It must be […]
Tools of the Trade: French Curve
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Before computers became commonplace, there was the french curve. Once a graphic designer’s staple, they’re now a slight novelty. A french curve is a template used in drafting and typography to create smooth curves- this is how typographers got the lines so perfect on hand-drawn letters and logos back in the day. I never use […]
New York: Brooklyn Butter Dish
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
One of my favorite stores in New York City, FISHS EDDY on 19th and Broadway specializes in “American sturdyware,” dishware from diners and restaurants across the country as well as new lines from various designers. I have collected vintage dishes for years; when I recently visited, this place was a haven! I bought some airline […]
First Thursday Portland: New Art
Monday, October 15th, 2007Two weeks ago (I’m so behind!), I briefly went out to First Thursday, Portland’s monthly artwalk. I only had time to check out two shows- the work below was at the Portland Art Center and so amazing in person. I didn’t get the artist’s name but there were layers of intricately cut pieces of wood on […]
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