‘design’ Archive

Natalie Joos February 2, 2012 No Comments

Great find by J.W.K., Miss Natalia Joos. If you’re looking for inspiration, search no farther than her Looks of the Week. So, so good. Source: Tales of Endearment

Kids These Days January 30, 2012 6 Comments

When I first saw this video on swissmiss, I was reminded that kids truly are little sponges. This little lady has absorbed so many brands, ideas and icons at such a young age. And her vocabulary is quite adorable. Maybe everyone should have a five-year-old review their logo before publishing… Source: Adam Ladd via swissmiss

Eat Well Travel Often January 11, 2012 5 Comments

This poster has made the rounds lately. Being in the know, I’m sure you’ve already pinned it, tweeted it, letterpressed it, framed it and hung it in your entry as a reminder for your daily life but I still think it’s worth sharing here. Source: Field Notes by Ian Coyle via Tattered Feather

Oh, Pioneer! December 21, 2011 No Comments

New favorite Tumblr blog of late: Oh, Pioneer! Check it out. Source: Oh, Pioneer!

Bee Binding December 16, 2011 No Comments

Back in my days at Iowa State University College of Design we had a fun little book binding method we lovingly called ‘toothpick and a stick’ (remember that, Lea?). It was super easy and usually pretty effective. While I’ve never attempted bee keeper/bee hive book binding I have a feeling it’s much more complicated. Beautiful, [...]

Happy Accidents No Comments

These printing mistakes from ROOM Magazine are some of the happiest accidents I’ve ever seen. Aren’t they amazing? I think that yellow one is especially striking. Source: Spotted on Design for Mankind

Wooden iPhone November 22, 2011 No Comments

At first glance I thought this little wooden iPhone was a children’s toy but upon further investigation I found it’s a piece created by Kyle Bean for the cover and interior of Computer Arts. Still pretty cool even if I can’t get it for my nephew for Christmas. Source: NOTCOT

Well Planted September 22, 2011 2 Comments

I think the stash of jewelry on my dresser would look way cooler resting in a bowl with feet. And my cereal would make for a much brighter morning if it had feet. Oh, can’t you just picture some flowers popping out of that one on the right? I think these little guys are just [...]

Yes or No? September 19, 2011 No Comments

Yes or no? You decide depending on how your feeling that day. I’m such a sucker for clever home decor, it gets me every time. Great work, Markus Raetz. Source: swissmiss

Tap Is Terrific September 13, 2011 2 Comments

I got a sweet early birthday present in the mail yesterday and it was worth a share here on ebb & flow. One of my best friends, Michelle, got me this nifty glass water bottle that aims to make drinking tap water cool again. I think it’s doing a great job and I can’t wait [...]