Archive for February, 2008
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Friday, February 29th, 2008This was one of the first pieces of art I made, circa late 2005. I didn’t know where to start (no prior experience making work for a gallery show!), so I began by combining my favorite things; the red cross, a bold fashion magazine image, and printouts of graphic swirls. Subsequently, as I started new […]
Fashion Notebook Friday #23
Friday, February 29th, 2008
♥ You’re in good hands…
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A Retirement Party, Nemo Style
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Today, Nemo Design threw a farewell bash for Judy, the first employee they ever hired. Of course, this wasn’t your typical ‘retirement party’….
Trevor presented Judy a handmade book composed of Nemo photos from throughout the years. It featured snapshots of smiling employees, injuries galore, and drunken moments.
Yes, her cake said “Jude the Dude!”
Employees both big and small gathered […]
2008 Calendar Size and Print Update
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Thanks to a little help, I just revised my calendar so each page should print at the correct size for a CD case. Simply print each on a letter sized sheet of paper and trim! Click into the downloads section for the months up to March.
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What I Wore: 2.26.08
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
It has been a long day. Halfway through it, I briefly changed into a combination of borrowed head-to-toe white clothes (which as you’ll soon see, was totally worth it). Later, I raced across town for pizza and slight confusion and a two hour meeting. Also, I visited my Mom last night. She’s moving to Arizona […]
Finished Calendar Overview and Download
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008My first ever calendar is finished! It’s a super compact design and perfect for a desk. Each month is double-sided, but if you don’t have access to duplex printing, both sides can be printed as singles.
Click into the Downloads section and simply print each on a letter-sized sheet of paper and prop inside a CD case […]
New Business Cards (and Their Purpose)
Sunday, February 24th, 2008A confession: Hello, my name is Nubby and I’m a business card junkie.
While some people dislike business cards and have never owned one (I know some folks who think they’re tacky and unnecessary), I think these compact pieces of thick paper deserve more credit than they often get! In the digital age where thank you cards […]
Fashion Notebook Friday #22
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
♥ Vintage Moschino and Stephen Sprouse…
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Flickr Favorites Thursday #16
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
1. Cream / The Best Of Cream, 2. Bunny laughs, 3. Ananaust, 4. A Pelican Book - Self and Others, 5. purple, 6. Fashion | David Downton, 7. invasive species (detail), 8. Ice Cream Haus - Lake Tahoe, near Tahoma, 9. siff-tiptop, 10. Sinalco, 11. True blue~, 12. Modern Publicity 40 – 1970/71, 13. […]
Link Love: 2.22.08
Thursday, February 21st, 20081. IKEA is giving us a sneak preview of their April offerings and there’s a definite modernized baroque feel to some of the pieces below. Exciting!
2. Lisa Bengtsson’s shoe-patterned wallpaper is best thing ever. Shoes in a poppy, graphic pattern on my walls would be a dream come true (via design sponge).
3. La Compagnie De Provence […]
Calendar Update
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Today I finally printed, trimmed, and placed my calendar in a CD case. It’s now happily sitting on my desk! A full preview of all the months and a March download will be available next week…
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Magnificent Magazine Covers
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Magazine covers, especially those of the vintage variety are like mini canvases to me. They’re also tiny time capsules, capturing a particular moment in time. Fashion magazines have always been my addiction of choice. This became a bit of a joke when I started my graphic design degree and realized that while some of my […]
The Symbolic Power of the Red Cross
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Notebook where I keep red cross-related clippings.
The symbolism of the red cross is powerful and plays a prominent role in my art and overall aesthetics. The red cross is simple and perfectly symmetrical. To me, the red cross can be considered to have (at least) three varying meanings:
1. The Red Cross / Medical Imagery:
I’ve always been […]
New Pointy Black Boots
Sunday, February 17th, 2008I could be considered a die-hard pointy boot fanatic. The exception would be my white boots, but otherwise everything I own resembles baby swordfish. So, imagine my dismay when I began searching for a basic pair of tall black boots with a minimal heel (no higher than you’d expect from a cowboy boot) and a […]
What I Wore: 2.14.08
Friday, February 15th, 2008
I thought of wearing hearts and tons of red on Valentine’s Day, but then I thought that would be too stereotypical (since I wear that stuff normally) and wore a vintage sweater instead. Thanks to Todd @ Nemo for taking the photo!
Sweater (T is for Twiglet!), Vintage
Suspender skirt, F21
Tights (hard to see but they have red […]
Fashion Notebook Friday: Part 21
Friday, February 15th, 2008
♥ A curious mix of black and white icons.
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Flickr Favorites Thursday: #15 Valentine’s Edition
Thursday, February 14th, 20081. Hi Bag, 2. Untitled, 3. keyboard rockstar feets, 4. typically french shop, 5. this cover is outta sight., 6. W, 7. polka dot II, 8. Tokyo Doll, 9. dorothy, 10. *, 11. my heart in your hand., 12. Amor y Amistad, 13. Colares 07, 14. Untitled, 15. Dear me, Merry Christmas! love, me xx, […]
Link Love: 2.14.08
Thursday, February 14th, 20081. Six Cutting Edge, Minimalist Wordpress Themes narrows down your search to the most visually pleasing formats and even gives you previews! (via Skellie)
2. How to make heart-shaped tea bags! (via Creature Comforts)
3. Free Love in Times Square is a public art project featuring 15 unique banner designs by 12 top graphic designers and illustrators. Each […]
Early Valentine
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Nothing beats hot chai and butter cookies! The glittery heart plate is from Target (the same place my heart bowls are from). I just went to the dollar store and bought a tissue paper Valentine’s-themed red and white banner. It’s a bit distracting, so I probably won’t keep it up for long…
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Love at First Sight: Panton Heart Chair
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Be still, my beating heart. Designed in 1959, the Panton Heart Chair was both futuristic and shocking… so much so that when it was exhibited in a shop window in New York City police had to order its removal due to the traffic chaos its presence created (hive modern). You can view the full Vitra […]