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Nervous System

infomancer — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:09:32 +0000

I don’t wear much jewelry, but I do like to wear the occasional adornment when I get all gussied up. The architect in me gravitates to minimalist, geometric pieces. But let’s face it – that can get a bit boring. And I think I may have found the cure.

Nervous system has some fabulous pieces. The aesthetic is bold without being overly flashy. The patterns (which could just as easily come out of a parametric architecture studio) border on organically derived vs. computer generated.

If that’s not enough, their about page features the two founders feeding uber cute animals – one of which is a red panda (only one of the cutest animals ever!) . They sure know how to reel me in…

[ via design milk | all images via nervous system ]

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Graphic Exchange

infomancer — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:10:10 +0000

If you’re on the hunt for a little eye candy, hop on over to Graphic-ExchanGE. A cultivator of inspiration, Fabien is a man after my own heart.

With gorgeous images and a plethora of links to these creators of awesomeness, this is a sure bet for your RSS queue.

[ via Matthew Roland | all images via Graphic-ExchanGE ]

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Gorgeous Graphics

infomancer — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:01:40 +0000

I’m a sucker for good packaging. In grad school, I would take trips to my local high-end grocer and spend hours perusing the aisles, trying to convince myself I didn’t really need the expensive walnut oil.

If this hot sauce had been there, I would have undoubtedly found a reason to purchase it. I love the simple glass containers, letting the color and texture of the sauce come through and essentially be the identity of the sauce. The wood veneer labels and wood stoppers finish it off nicely, reinforcing a kind of earthy feeling.

The numbers are the spice level (the Scoville Scale, which I had never heard of, but sounds quite useful), and there’s a book that talks more about the sauces and their uses.

I love that the bookmark has an itty bitty container of sauce. I imagine my girlfriend (a sauce addict) sitting and reading the book, sneaking little nips from her sauce flask. Wincing a bit as it goes down, and saying in her best western impersonation, “That’s good stuff.”

The designer is Stephanie Hughes, and the rest of her portfolio is worth a look. I particularly like this project for the Pacific Science Center. Icons that appeal to kids (and geeks) in clean lines that appeal to adults. I want to see the Megatron exhibit first.

I also think this redesign for MySpace is great. Goodness knows they need it. Sure, it’s been tweaked lately, but I think an overhaul might be warranted.

[ via designvagabond | all images via Stephanie Hughes ]

Obsession

Cute Illustrations

infomancer — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:06:52 +0000

I love these illustrations by Blanca Gómez. Design is Mine featured this typographer image the other day, and I just had to peruse for more.

I just love the idea of a typographer going to work every day, carrying a briefcase of letters with him. I imagine he would also pick up a croissant along the way to enjoy while he looks at his letters.

We saw a guy riding one of these bikes while we were down in Atlanta a couple months ago. I wasn’t fast enough to snap a picture (he was really moving!), but I hear he rides it around frequently. Similar to the gent in the illustration, he sported a monotone wardrobe with a bowler hat.

I also am quite fond of these mustachioed cupcakes. It gives them an air of distinction, don’t you think? Perhaps it also keeps them from being eaten. Who would eat a cupcake with a moustache?

If you’re interested procuring some of these delights, head over to her etsy shop.

[ via Design is Mine | all images via Blanca Gómez ]

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Analogue Life

infomancer — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:47:08 +0000

Please excuse me as I wipe a bit of drool from my face. However, I’ve just happened upon another wonderful store overseas, Analogue Life. The name in itself was enough to draw me in, but the brilliant selection sealed the deal. They’re based in Japan, but will ship to other countries as well. Simply dreamy…

“Whether mass produced, or handmade by artisans or craftsman, the emphasis is on simplicity , functionality and plain old good design.”

[ via Remodelista | all images via Analogue Life ]

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Down Under

infomancer — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:38:00 +0000

Oh, Australia/New Zealand/Tasmania… You have my design heart. Your work has none of the pretenses that American and European designs have. Your architecture is warm and rich, elegantly textured and oh-so-inviting on the glossy pages of my magazines. Alas, we are a world apart, my dear. I try to rid my mind of thoughts of you, but I simply cannot.

And here you are, Indeco, adding more fuel to the fire. Your deceivingly simple shapes, the rich materiality… It’s just too much.

I wish I knew how to quit you…

[ all images via Indeco ]

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