Tag Archives: designer

Martine Ali

Posted on May 6, 2011 by reb22

When dressing for an elegant night on the town, many people would avoid wearing heavy chains, scows, or thick wires. That’s because they haven’t seen Martine Ali’s jewelry designs. This self-taught jeweler’s delicate use of harsh materials like nuts and … Continue reading →

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Paula Scher

Posted on May 5, 2011 by reb22

“Illustrate with type.” That’s the best advice that superstar graphic designer Paula Scher has ever received. And over her legendary career, Paula has followed that sage wisdom with unprecedented success. From her early album cover designs to her famous Public … Continue reading →

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Kelli Anderson

Posted on May 4, 2011 by reb22

Kelli Anderson has a penchant for seeing things differently. Her website is built off of a Google Maps interface, she’s turned handkerchiefs into party invites, and she’s even recently finished a fully functional paper record player wedding invitation. The self-described … Continue reading →

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Lotta Nieminen

Posted on April 26, 2011 by reb22

Lotta Nieminen moved from the largest city in Finland to the largest city in the U.S, and is already making an extremely large impact of her own. This Helsinki-born artist draws from her Scandinavian background and her cosmopolitan lifestyle to … Continue reading →

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Confetti System

Posted on April 25, 2011 by reb22

It’s amazing how small pieces of paper can become such impressive works of art. Nicholas Anderson and Julie Ho transform simple materials such as tissue paper, cardboard, and silk into confetti creations with their company, CONFETTISYSTEM. Together, they have art … Continue reading →

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Catarina Carreiras

Posted on April 19, 2011 by reb22

A quick look at Catarina Carreiras’s work and patterns emerge. Her artful reinvention of circles, squares and triangles has made simple shapes into elaborate designs for exhibitions, graphics and clothing. This young Portuguese star seems to be leaving her mark … Continue reading →

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We Make Carpets

Posted on April 18, 2011 by reb22

Pasta, toy soldiers, forks and balloons are just a sampling of the materials Stijn van der Vleuten, Marcia Nolte and Bob Waardenburg use to make…carpets. As the design team behind “We Make Carpets,” the trio creates temporary floor coverings based on the shape of their chosen … Continue reading →

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Hanna Nilsson

Posted on April 13, 2011 by reb22

Hanna Nilsson is one half of the design duo behind the multi-format Stockholm-based Byggstudio. Through Byggstudio, Hanna works on a wide range of projects, such as creating product displays out of old porcelain-factory furniture and depicting DJs through portraits composed … Continue reading →

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Mato Atom

Posted on April 7, 2011 by reb22

Mato Atom says his most inspirational place is the brain, which makes sense given how cerebral his art is. He explains, “Ideas happen in there no matter the physical location.” This talented and thought-provoking director and self-described “hobby astronomer without … Continue reading →

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Pei-San Ng

Posted on April 6, 2011 by reb22

Pei-San Ng’s artwork certainly sparks a conversation. That’s because this architectural designer and multimedia artist creates complex sculptures out of simple matches. By placing matches tightly together, she creates large scale dollar signs, sneakers or words like “Love” and “Passion.” … Continue reading →

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Erin Wahed

Posted on April 5, 2011 by reb22

What would rings look like if they were designed by Wassily Kandinsky, Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer? Bande des Quatres. This new boutique line of jewelry was conceived by photographer and recent NYU grad, Erin Wahed, and is hand-crafted by … Continue reading →

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Zhao Lei

Posted on April 4, 2011 by reb22

Zhao Lei’s favorite object in his home is a coat rack. That might seem like an odd choice to some, but it wouldn’t if they had one designed by Zhao. His seemingly simple coat rack shows a mastery of geometry, … Continue reading →

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Jessica Walsh

Posted on March 31, 2011 by reb22

It’s difficult to summarize Jessica Walsh’s talents. The multi-talented, multi-disciplinary designer has accomplished so much for being so young. Since graduating from RISD, Jessica has worked at NYC super-studios like Sagmeister Inc, Pentagram Design, and Print Magazine. And she has … Continue reading →

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Doogie Horner

Posted on March 29, 2011 by reb22

Graphic design, writing, and comedy are three powerful genres in the publishing world. The trio is made even stronger when woven together, which is exactly what Doogie Horner does in his work. As an Art Director at Quirk Books, he has … Continue reading →

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Åsa Kärner

Posted on March 18, 2011 by reb22

Åsa Kärner’s designs sit well with people (or is it the other way around?) because this Swedish designer creates beautiful and unconventional furniture. Her recent Alvisilkchair was constructed by combining silk thread in and through an oak frame, which formed … Continue reading →

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