As summer starts to get underway, memories of road trips and camping remind me of years gone by. The work of Leah Giberson, with her mirrored Airstreams, deck chairs, and other icons of summer, captures these magical days with a wonderful style that is part pop and part realism. I have been a long time admired of Giberson's work, so the fact that this is the first time … [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...]
Calendar*ific 2016
A few years ago, we did a round up of calendars from independent, modern designers in our calendar*ific post. Looking back on those designs, which still are beautifully modern, has inspired us to do a repeat round up for 2016. This year, independent artists and designers continue to produce calendars that, while practical, are almost like little works of art in their own … [Read more...]
Roll & Tumble Press
Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, owners Christie & Caleb, founders of Roll & Tumble Press, print each piece themselves without the use of computers. Each color is hand set, and hand cranked on a 75 year old press. Combining antique 100 year old type with their own handcut wood or linoleum illustrations, these prints are bold and modern, mixed with down home charm, … [Read more...]