Archive for November, 2009

Custom Fabric / On-Demand

Monday, November 30th, 2009

by Eric Goldstein

www.olivestudio.com

North Carolina-based Spoonflower lets users design and print their own fabrics for just USD 18 per yard with no minimum order; custom swatches cost USD 5. After a closed beta launch in May, the Spoonflower community now boasts more than 10,000 crafters around the world who upload their own designs and use fabric to make quilts, clothes, pillows, dolls, blankets, handbags, framed textile art and more.

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No minimum order
$18-$32 per yard
$5 swatches
Premium natural fabrics
Eco-friendly textile printing
International shipping
Weekly fabric design contest

A very inspiring resource!


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Design Illuminated

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

 

by Eric Goldstein

www.olivestudio.coom

The “Stockholm Iron Lantern / Single” by Bobo

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I just love this fixture. Taking it’s cue from a traditional lighting shape, but then following the form through the leading edge, and integrating a vintage bulb as the light source, brings warmth, sophistication, intrigue and sensitivity to the room. I look forward to learning more about Bobo. Love the name.

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Freestylin’ it – with Coca-Cola

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

by Eric Goldstein

www.olivestudio.com

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A few nights ago, I was watching a special on the tele about the World of Design within Coke.

Last night, I enjoyed a very professional and insightful lecture by Vince Voron, head of Industrial Design at Coca-Cola, (previously with Apple for several years).

One of the highlights of both of these evenings was the latest and greatest innovations within Coke and that’s their fountain-power product – the Freestyle machine.

Designed by Italy’s Pininfarina – it is a huge evolution in beverage distribution/consumption and offers more than a hundred flavors, using innovations in flavor/cartridge/infusions.

Although this video is a little, OK..it’s a lot dry…it’s insightful.

Lucky for me, there is one of these new machines nearby and I am anxious to check out the jewel-like features Vince spoke of and how human behaviors will adapt to this growing trend of giving the customer more for their money in terms of product experiences.

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Technolograffiti

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

by Eric Goldstein

www.olivestudio.com

Check this out. Just a very cool use of new technologies coming into play within an artistic means.

 

This is just the beginning – showing how virtual reality and the newer technologies of augmented reality will start making their way into our homes.

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Sony Still Hamming it Up

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

by Eric Goldstein

www.olivestudio.com

Similar to the quirkiness and color infusion of Sony’s previous campaigns, this continued effort still captures the imagination and spirit of “fun” associated with their brand, their followers and products. There was also an online component to Sony Ericsson’s campaign, which has been given mixed reviews by drawing more attention to the effect it had for Yahoo, rather than how inspiring it was for Sony Ericsson.

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FUNCTION MEETS AGGRESSION (with a little form for good measure)

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Presented by Casey Pond

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Designed by Martus & Silvio, of Grand Rapids as sculpture, it’s hard to think this art piece does not get used to let off a little steam.

Thanks Casey for sending.

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The Coen Lamp

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

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www.olivestudio.com

Designed by bottcher + henssler, this product offers a straight forward profile, plan and three-quarter view keeping simplicity in check.

Available in a few finishes, stainless, white gloss and more – it’s open-air, award-winning style is refreshing and understated.

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The Bubble Has It

Friday, November 6th, 2009

by Eric Goldstein

www.olivestudio.com

Leo Burnett in Sao Paulo created this print piece for Arcor Bubble Gum. Although I have never heard of this brand, I imagine the response was positive and uplifting to the overall brand of Arcor. Great execution/concept.

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Which Font Should I Use?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

by Eric Goldstein

www.olivestudio.com

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The burning question for those embarking on a design project,whether educated in the fine art of type, and the craft of typography, or just those on a PC with a lot of preset/populated fonts. The difference though is – how when and when NOT to manipulate the font, and just like music, letting space exist (or not) to allow for a visual rhyme or reason.

I found a great website  which highlights a lot of beautiful work through publication design. The success of these pieces is the level of sensitivity, composition, style, concept and passion.

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