Switzerland Bound.

swiss cross flight bag

With this Swiss Cross Flight Bag I am saying au revoir for a few days. This little family is boarding a plane today to the swiss alps. I shall be occasionally broadcasting from the land of fresh air! Sit tight! Happy July 09 everyone!

Solid Potato Salad

(via thesisterproject)

The Lost Tribes of NYC

Urban anthropologists Andy & Carolyn London interview some of New York City’s more overlooked citizens.

(via joanna)

Dachshund Lamp

Dachshund Lamp

This life-size Dachshund adds a soft light wherever you put it - no bones about it! Replaceable bulb (just unscrew the hidden under-belly panel).

Swimming Pool

swimming pool, utah

Affordable and beautiful Swimming Pool Print by Tom Fowlks.

(via @sharonmontrose)

Les Moustaches

Les Moustaches Single Notecard

Les Moustaches Single Notecard.

Zigote at Siggraph Vancouver

Zigote at Siggraph Vancouver from Alex Beim on Vimeo.

(thank you red)

industrial changing table

changing table

What a cool changing table, no? It’s been created using an inexpensive car-tools cart by Sunex Tools. In addition to looking great, it’s on wheels which means they can tuck the changer into corners and move it wherever it is needed.

wells&more book flips two ways

Joy of dn&co. just pointed me to their latest book which utilises the mechanic of cutting every other page by 5mm so that when flipped in different directions the pages viewed are either graphic content or photography. The photography is by Satoshi Minakawa.

(thank you joy)

Red Rabbit

Red Rabbit from Egmont Mayer on Vimeo.

(via tim)

Tool Box

Orange ToolBox

This fun and functional tool box will hold all your essential tools (or anything else you’d like to store in there!) in style. 19″ long x 6 1/2″ high, 6″ deep.

Interview with Dieter Rams

Less, But Better - an interview with design legend Dieter Rams

(thank you @mikeaurauz)

Stuck!

Goldfish Bathplug

Goldfish Bathplug. Made me smile.

Personality Socks

socks for your chair
socks for your chairs

Socks for your Chairs by Chris Ruby. Made me chuckle!

Victorinox 125 years

In 2009 Victorinox celebrates 125 years of Swiss ingenuity since its foundation in 1884, from the brands Original Swiss Army Knife introduced in 1891. The below video has been created by Boutiq. See the making of here.

(thank you rahel)

Wireframe Magnets DIY Kit

Wireframe magnets DIY kit

This DIY magnet template is based on the Konigi wireframe stencils and includes 3 sheets of elements that might be useful in whiteboard prototyping. Simply download and print the PDFs onto Printable Magnet Sheets, optionally laminate them so they’re usable with dry-erase markers, and cut. Lamination is recommended for writing on magnets. Konigi uses and recommends the 3M LS950 No-Heat Laminating System.

Typography Soap

typography soap

Yes! Typography Soap!

(thanks grant)

Business Card for Motion Graphic Designer

Motion Graphic Designer Business CardMotion Graphic Designer Business Card

Jose Antonio Contreras designed this wonderfully minimal busincess card for a friend of his, a motion graphic designer. Beautiful!

desk for rent in our studio

desk for rent

Want to join our collaborative workspace in DUMBO? A desk is opening up in our studio starting august 1st 2009.

We are offering: A decent sized desk space in our open office space. We have an amazing view onto Manhattan and the Manhatten bridge with really lovely light. We are *right* on the water. While all this sounds fancy, our building is not. 10 Jay street is a little gritty but our space is lovely. For $500 a month you get a kitchen with fridge, water and coffee maker, laser printer, A/C, awesome GENEVA stereo, a conference table and a HUGE ideapaint dry erase wall. We all believe in a non-clutter minimalist environment and are respectful of each others space.

Our little creative office-family consists of: Jennifer of Minor Details, The awesome guys of Fictive Kin, Anke of AnkeStohlmannDesign, Susan Chun of et moi.

Email me if you’re interested and tell me why you think you’d be a great fit!

Quote from “Did you know”

It is estimated that a week’s worth of the New York Times contains more information than a person was likely to come across in a lifetime in the 18th century.

quote from this video

Did You Know?

(via uniglory)

Michael Bierut Interview

Thursday, May 21, 2009, AIGA Philly hosted it’s third and final Community Choice Lecture Series with Pentagram partner, Michael Bierut. Prior to his lecture, Michael spoke with Philadelphia AIGA’s Craig Schlanser about what good design means in today’s economy, how he survived previous economic downturns, and design’s cultural impact.

Hello

hello necklace

This Hello Necklace made me smile. Oh, how proudly I would carry this hello around!

The Strapped Big Bag

The Strapped Big Bag

The Strapped Big Bag. Lovley.