I think that one of my favorite ways to incorporate a good design principle into home decor is through the use of mismatched clusters. Grouping many things that are alike-but-different is an easy way to get visually pleasing results. DesignSponge is featuring a tutorial for making a menagerie of various clever bottle stoppers. It’s simple, […]
Bdring, on Buildlog.Net Blog, writes: I am just amazed, and I am not easily amazed. I saw this SketchChair application at the Ponoko Blog. This is just plain amazing. I love Flat-pack and this is like Flat-pack crack. This program is a collaboration between Greg Saul and the JST ERATO Design UI Project in Tokyo. […]
Sometimes crafting is just the beginning. The urge to create is the spark, then comes the making of objects- lots and lots of crafty objects. For many, the natural next step is sharing on the internet. Yet, for those inclined to knit, sew, or sculpt, diving into the world of web design can be intimidating. […]
I really like this rug Amanda at Red Jet Whistle designed using InDesign and Flor modular carpet tiles. It’s a concrete reminder of how the tools on our computers can translate into the things we do in the real world! Here’s a shot of the rug in her living room:
As a graphic designer, I spend a fair amount of time visualizing information, massaging data into optimum readability and aesthetic appeal. Minneapolis designer Chad Hagen does all of this to stunning affect, sans the data. And while my design teachers would kick me for saying so, honestly, with infographics this handsome, who needs meaning? [via […]
By Diane Gilleland Crafters are a very visually oriented audience. So, if you have a blog or website, fill it with the best photographs you can take – they’ll capture people’s attention far more effectively than blocks of text. You don’t need a fancy camera or expensive equipment to produce better photography. Here are some […]
How Design features a great list for the Top 10 iOS Apps for Designers (iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch). I just downloaded What the Font (free) so I can now identify typefaces when I’m on the go simply by snapping a pic with my iPhone!
