Sometimes, just sometimes, you want to say "Fuck it!" Well, now you can get your swear on and look good at the same time. These customizable cuffs can be personalized to your own message. Want it to be a little sweary? Fine. Want it to be inspirational. Yup, that works too. Want a little bit of both? Absofuckinglutley! As a bonus, for every "Fuck Cancer" bracelet sold, $7 … [Read more...]
The State of Design: Alaska
Alaska may have the one of the smallest populations in the US (Wyoming takes the #1 spot), but that does not mean there is a lack of design talent. The work of these Alaskan designers is elegant in their simplicity, but there was something else that I can't quite describe. It is as if under the stoic, practical surface, there is something is dark and brooding. Then again, this … [Read more...]
The State of Design: Alabama
I must admit, I was a just a little nervous starting out with Alabama for The State of Design series. I don't know much about Alabama, but know from experience that you can find excellent design in the most surprising of places. With this in mind, I went to my starting point, Etsy, to look for inspiration. The initial results were a little concerning. I'm not sure how a … [Read more...]
Ring Cycle
A wedding ring is sometimes the only jewelry that a man wears, so why not make it count. All these rings are modern and minimal, but with a twist. Some of these unique wedding rings even come in unusual materials such as carbon fiber (black), whiskey barrel wood, antler horn, meteorite, and even recycled shotgun metal - an amusing nod to the old school "shotgun wedding." While … [Read more...]
jesse danger
Yes, it's "good design" Thursday - the day that I get to feature in all their glory a designer who's work is environmentally friendly, sustainable or socially conscious - hopefully all 3. Now is does seem to me - and I have mentioned this before - that a great number of independent designers seem to follow some "good design" maxim. Which is even more reason to stock up on … [Read more...]