For information about the individual designers and products, check out our Etsy picks page … [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...]
Letterpress Love
Letterpress has come along way since Gutenberg invented it in the mid-15th century. Since then it has gone from the only game in town to being the darling of the slow print movement. Letterpress takes time and skill, which in the digital age is pretty unrealistic as a form of production. And while letterpress wedding invitations, greeting cards, and business cards became a bit … [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: 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...]