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...]
jesse danger
Update 2020: Jesse Danger is no longer updating their store and no longer seems to be making jewelry. 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 … [Read more...]
MAGALI ANIDJAR
Check out the jewelry by Argentinian designer, Magali Anidjar. Some pieces are clean and modern, and some - like the Fired ring - look like happy crafting accidents. Check out more from jewelry designer, Magali Anidjar at her website: www.magalianidjar.com … [Read more...]
HELLO YELLOW
The sky is grey - rain, rain go away - but spotted here and there in the garden are daffodils. And, this seems as good a time as any to feature some spring like yellow products from some fabulous independent designers. All of these products are super sunny looking, but my favorite has got to be the jolly looking "egg pants". So get in touch with your inner "spring" and check … [Read more...]
NERVOUS SYSTEM
I have been an admirer of Nervous System's work for a while now. Their work is always amazing and avant garde, but in a way that is wearable. This new line, Cell Cycle, is no exception - the jewelry is bold, yet simple - but the story and theory behind them is art in its own right. Inspired by "the complex forms of radiolarians" and made with "Selective Laser Sintering, a … [Read more...]