ode to the 90s

i have a client who has a very 90s look going on, so i created my own ode to the 90s today.

old paper by struckdumb

the philco pc: a 50s-inspired design

before you start drooling for this 50s-inspired pc from schultzework design studio, a local pasadena product and 3D viz design firm, please know it isn’t a reality…yet. the philco pc received top-three placement in a design competition for the “radical reinvention of the personal computer” and it was inspired by a classic 50s tv (the philco predicta), modern minimalism, the steampunk movement, and antiques. the above image is amazingly not a photograph but one of their 3D visualizations. it had me fooled. i think the philco pc is a beauty and it just might nudge this mac girl to covet a pc if it hits the market. being a pasadena native i am especially pleased to give kudos to schultzeworks design studio for an innovative and stunning design.

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the art of procrastination

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business help for artists & creative types

some of us creative types aren’t always that skilled when it comes to selling our wares. here are a couple of cool sites that offer help for the artists among us. modish biz tips from the fun design and style site modish and the ezine good to know from amy at pikaland. good to know has advice + inspiration from artists/illustrators/designers on creativity business & life, and modish biz tips has cool sections featuring artists making a living doing what they love, monthly goal meetups and more.

image used with kind permission of konrad mostert

the hamburger bed is going, going…

is this a riot or what?! it’s the hamburger bed. it’s a one of a kind! it was never meant to be sold but the creator/owner kayla kromer has fallen on hard times and has to sell it. it you want to bid on it at ebay just click on the photo. hurry, bidding ends july 19th. i love the notes: renegade sesame seeds may need to be reattached after washing and the pickle pillow is not included. what?! no pickle pillow?? lol. 10% of the price will be donated to a charity as well. sweet. there is even a facebook fan page. come on, you know you want to join. :)

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photo by Heather Leah Kennedy used with kind permission

justpotters: pottery with a purpose

i’ve discovered justpotters which is one of justworks social enterprise businesses. justpotters run out of the basement studio of a church and provide those on the margins of society a place to learn and work. what a wonderful idea and their pottery is delightful! if you click the image it will take you to their etsy shop. i’d love to do something like this with a line of stationery products.

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image used with kind permission of justpotters

mid-century modern can be rustic too

over at the mid-century modern blog i found a photo spread that beautiful harmonizes mid-century modern design with a rustic sensibility. the architects are nyc firm fernlund + logan and their work features some wonderful modern design. enjoy.

photo used with kind permission from fernlund + logan