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O.K. failure

February 26th, 2009

failure

ok-failure

O.K. Failure is the second issue of O.K. Periodicals.  It practically tells us that failure is ok especially when you see it as an option and not an obstacle.   The  publication shows how to work with mistakes and turn them around to your advantage.  It covers a wide range of subjects crossing various disciplines.  Get your copy here.

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at work

February 24th, 2009

work-navy-634This would make anyone’s life simpler.  A tshirt for different occasions.

Now, why didn’t I think of that?

Also available in exercise, going out, emergency and more here.

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free music and dental

February 20th, 2009

music-and-teeth

Machine project is offering its members a chance to win a free dental cleaning by Dr. Perry Wong and musical performance by Emily Lacy at the time of their choosing between February 16th and February 28th.  This is quite a unique and a bit hilarious opportunity one should not miss.  For details, just go here.

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pens and needles

February 16th, 2009

pens-and-needles

An extraordinary collabo by Danny Mansmith and Shawna Handke.

Danny Mansmith and I wanted to create a collaboration, and this dream resulted in a show in the Big Apple. Once I had the opportunity to show my artwork at the Fountainhead Gallery, I invited Danny to be a part of the event. As you can see, we created six original collaborations for the show. I had some scrap canvas tucked away that had been waiting for the perfect project, so I dug out the unprimed canvas and began creating drawings and sketches. Once I completed several drawings simply using pen and ink, I shipped the canvas to Danny and said, “do what you want with it…” The results are what you see. We had not met in person prior to the show, and we were communicating solely through mail. So when we finally arrived in the city and met one another in real life, it all seemed rather surreal.


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happy valentine

February 14th, 2009

pink

Wishing you a weekend filled with love and beauty.

Happy Valentine.

photo: shimelle

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quotes on design

February 11th, 2009

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.- Leonardo da Vinci


IF YOU MAKE EVERYTHING BOLD, NOTHING IS BOLD.— Art Webb

The ugly can be beautiful. The pretty, never.- Oscar Wilde


The scariest moment is always just before you start.— Stephen King

Less is more.— Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Every night I pray that clients with taste will get money and clients with money will get taste.— Bill Gardner

Quotes on Design

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music & design

February 10th, 2009

of-montreal

Music is an art in itself yet this collabo by Of Montreal and Blik expands the perception of music not only in its flat square packaging but to other packaging formats as well.  In this case, Of Montreal’s latest album, Skeletal Lamping, gets visual representation through wall decals.

When you purchase this wall decal collection, you get a free download of Of Montreal’s music.

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lilia toncheva-o’rourke

February 8th, 2009

lilia

I’ve worked in several magazines before and I really envy the stylists that we recruited for certain projects.  I think the job is just so glamorous.  A little accessory here, a fuschia cap and a rugged pair of jeans there and voila, a unique fashion statement!  And I found a great stylist.  Check out Lilia’s  styling portfolio.

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make something cool

February 5th, 2009

Make Something Cool Everyday is an ongoing project by an ad man who calls himself Laser Bread.  I love that he uses everyday common objects like Lego, paper, threads, an exacto knife and even chewing gum to create weird, creative and sometimes funny statements and creations.

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keyman design

February 2nd, 2009

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I’m loving these jewelry pieces by Turkish gal, Ceren Keyman.  They’re fun and one-of-a-kind.  And if you think Ceren only does jewelry, you’re mistaken.  She’s also a musician and part of the Quartet.  She also designs furniture.  That I have yet to see.

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