For information about the individual designers and products, check out our Etsy picks page Bather print by Sacree Frangine Citrine ring by William white Wood & Resin Coasters by tipsy oak Leather iPad Folio case by Inside Ceramic ok mug by The magic shop Custom pet portraits By Levi’s friends Leather iPhone watch strap By lifetime … [Read more...]
Instagram Picks, Vol. 3
Twenty-one Etsy designers. That's what we have going into Instagram Picks, Vol. 3. It goes to show that despite some flaws, Etsy continues to be a platform for some of the best, emerging independent artists and designers from around the world. We only feature the best designers on our Instagram feed, but this round-up is based on those designers and artists who have received … [Read more...]
The State of Design: Louisiana
Louisiana has had its fair share of natural disasters including flooding this summer, so we decided to send a little love their way and feature Louisiana designers in our latest State of Design post. Sorry Arizona, you're going to have to wait. What I found, apart from superb design, was a design community willing to share the names of other designers with me - designers I … [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...]
Fullgive Leather
Hailing from Utah, Fullgive's Scott Rawlings quit his day job in 2009 and started making belts in his bedroom. It's not an unfamiliar story for independent designers and, at least for Rawlings, seems to be working out quite well. The Fullgive product line includes an array of beautifully simple, modern-rustic leather goods from stylish knife rolls and unisex messenger bags … [Read more...]