Art and design always play with our perception. With French artist Guillaume Tartarat, you don’t need optical illusions to prove the point, because his graphic designs that may look like flat layered surfaces at first, are really animals in a seemingly origami-like fashion. Let his art ‘unfold’ in the next images. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Origami? Not Really.
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Bidding Time
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Think pink, think blond–you mean Barbie? Oh well, Barbie is synonymous to “girly” anyway. But Mattel just put a spin to this concept by teaming up with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to make the Barbie Basics™ Collection. Here, your favorite dolls are wearing black dresses with matching accessory kits. They’re up for auction until February 7! (more…)
Talk is Not Cheap
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Freshbump turns words into art by having 10 visual artists interpret famous quotes about creativity. From David Ogilvy, Picasso, to Bloc Party, feast your eyes into these delightful designs by Moxy Creative, Brand Nu, Justin Maller, among others. (more…)
Hellz Yeah!
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
The creative minds behind Hellz just came out with a men’s line called GPPR which stands for: the Gentleman, the Philosopher, the Pervert, and the Rebel. Put all these into one rollicking Spring/ Summer 2010 collection and you’ll get “The Last Gang in Town”–which feels like seeing a ‘cult’ favorite. (more…)
Go Gaga Over These Dolls
Friday, January 8th, 2010
If you think Hair Cubism
Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Hair with volume is sexy, but this one’s just crazy. Don’t get me wrong though, silly. What I mean by crazy is that it defies the normal concept of hairstyling just how art transforms our way of thinking. With Heather Blaine’s geometric details, she proves that cubism or any art movement go beyond canvasses. It is a way of life. (more…)
Mini Me, Mini You
Monday, December 14th, 2009
Seeing these toys makes me want to be a kid again…or maybe not. After all, the cute factor of these playthings lie in the fact that they look like real people you’d want to hang out with. Made by Korean toy-maker Coolrain while collaborating with retailer Kasina, here comes the four dudes reflecting current streetwear trends and lifestyle. (more…)
Pochoir x Adidas
Monday, December 7th, 2009
To celebrate the Adidas Five Two 3 collection, stencil artist Pochoir redesigned the London Adidas Originals Icon Store No.06. The artist made the store into his work of art for the month of December as he mixed up lively colors for the wall as well as solid colored bird stencils which can be seen on the chairs and walls of the Adidas store. Shoes were also hung instead of having it traditionally displayed on racks. He really turned the whole store into a sneaker-eye candy! (more…)
Pharrell Williams is Chair Man
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Finally, a chair that can make you feel like some hotshot commando. It might not be your quintessential boss chair, but that’s the point. It’s intimidating ’cause it’s different–like you quite don’t know where to place it but you want it. The Tank Chair is designed by N.E.R.D’s Pharrell Williams, as part of his Perspective Series and will be revealed at Art Basel in Miami. (more…)
Been Here, Did This
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
It’s time you get to know one of the best talents in graphic design, Mick Haggerty. With his been here, did this exhibit that opened yesterday in LA, people from all over the world can witness how deftly his ideas are transcribed into a masterpiece. His purely visual website serves as an example, having his works speak eloquently for themselves. You have until December 6 to see it live. (more…)
Katy Perry Rocks for Relief!
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Making history tomorrow is Katy Perry Rocks for Relief!, a fund raising concert for the survivors of the typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. Truly, she’s not just one of the boys as her album says, she’s also one of us. So what better way to spend your Saturday? Watch her live at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. But wait, find out about what she has to say in the press conference just held a while ago! (more…)
Sleeping in Style
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
If you’re planning a trip to Japan this Christmas season, why not stay a night at the newest and hottest capsule hotel? (more…)
Kiehl’s x KAWS for the World
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Kiehl’s, the popular New York-based quality skin and hair care retailer has collaborated with internationally renowned New York artist KAWS. With their shared ideals of creating a “safer and more sustainable environments for children” all over the World, they created the Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday collection for men and women alike, wherein KAWS designed a fun, colorful and optimistic label for the brand. KAWS also created a special Holiday window in Kiehl’s stores all over the world to raise awareness about the campaign (more…)
Art Wonderland
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Cool Yule is near. Why not anticipate it with the Art Basel Miami Beach convention this December 3-6? Imagine art, beach, and winter diverging into one event. It’s almost like looking through a really awesome snow globe. And global indeed, it offers a selection of artworks from leading art galleries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. (more…)
Casa Del Camino’s Skater Room
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Staying in Casa Del Camino Hotel’s new room in Laguna Beach, California won’t exactly give you the whole skater experience, but at least you’ll feel how it is to sleep in a room full of skateboards. (more…)
Videogames Inspire Creativity
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Cars, shoes, and videogames equal every boy’s dream life. When Gram and Xbox put them all together, they came up with these individually handpainted shoes inspired by car paint. They were made for the release of Forza Motorsport 3. (more…)
Give Munny to Africa!
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Puma and Kidrobot decide to give back to Africa by collaborating on the Munny Charity Project. (more…)
Heaven on Earth
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Jerome Salaya Ang’s collection The Garden Beyond Paradise is all about going back to Eve, the original woman. He achieves a basic and primal look with this Spring/ Summer 2010 offering by utilizing the 3 F’s of nature: fauna, flora, and its various foliage. (more…)
Adding Surreal to Street
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
“Cool is king.” This is the vision behind 55DSL’s newest capsule line MYSTICOOL. Inspired by pendants, cryptic ruins, and mythological ruins, street wearers would find a surreal fantasy twist in their attires during late nights in ramps and alleyways. (more…)
Gimme Some Munny!
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Looking at Australian illustrator Craig Bruyn’s Munny vinyl toy, I can’t help but wish I had that kind of artistic talent. Just look at the borg-like design that would make any sci-fi fan drool all over their monitors. (more…)
Leaving a STAMP on LA
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
With Los Angeles getting ever so populated by streetwear brands, it’s great to see someone bring something new and fresh to the table. Chris Stamp, owner of Stampd’ LA has been really setting himself apart in the world of independent LA designers with his clean, retro-inspired shoe collections. (more…)
Beware of the Paper Army
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Paper toys have already gone beyond the standard paper boats and airplanes. Designed by illustrator Chackz, The Paper Army is testament to the evolution of this biodegradable toy. (more…)
Thread of Thought
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Knitwear designers like UK’s Craig Lawrence, who got into an interesting conversation with Lady Gaga in MTV, are doing some exciting things lately. One of them is Boas Kristjansson of Iceland who’s made his first collection for Spring 2010–entirely knit, literally seam-less pieces–here photographed by Damien Blottière. (more…)
Cut, Paste, and Repeat
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Cut and Paste is not your ordinary drawing contest. It’s an interactive battle of some of the best digital designers from 16 cities around the world who will perform 2D, 3D, and motion design in front of an audience under time pressure. The catch is that members of the audience can tweet their feedback which will be shown on a large screen while the designers are doing their stuff. Talk about pressure! (more…)
Green House on Stilts
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Destroying or altering nature just to make houses is so ’90s. As Spanish firm Andres Jaque Architects shows us with the recently finished “House in Never Never Land,” working with and around nature makes for a better living space. (more…)
