Tag Archives: brooklyn

Geoff Green

Posted on September 6, 2011 by reb22

When it comes to capturing people’s beauty, nothing is out of the picture for Geoff Green. The NYC-based photographer constantly explores new neighborhoods and people with his camera in tow, always aiming to depict the moments when subjects from sidewalk … Continue reading →

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Amanda Hesser

Posted on July 13, 2011 by reb22

Super-foodie Amanda Hesser humbly began her culinary career delivering bread at dawn from a bakery. It would be an understatement (and probably a bad pun) to say that her career has risen incredibly since then. Her first book, The Cook … Continue reading →

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Morgan Carper

Posted on June 23, 2011 by reb22

Central America, India, and East Asia are just some of the places that inspire clothing designer Morgan Carper. Through her myriad travels, Morgan has learned from local artisans and incorporated their culture and craft into her eponymous high-end womenswear label. … Continue reading →

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Oliver Jeffers

Posted on June 21, 2011 by reb22

Exquisitely trained art critics and recently potty-trained children equally love Oliver Jeffers’s work. The Brooklyn-based artist, originally from Belfast, Ireland, leaves viewers of all ages and backgrounds in awe with his whimsical paintings, installations, illustrations and picture books. He is … Continue reading →

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Catherine Chen & Haley Boyd

Posted on June 6, 2011 by reb22

There’s something for everybody in the “Le Marais” district of Paris, which is filled with everything from flamboyant transvestites to traditional rabbis. There was even something for Catherine Chen and Haley Boyd, who took inspiration from the Parisian region to … 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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Josh Cochran

Posted on March 28, 2011 by reb22

“Citizen of the world” is illustrator Josh Cochran’s self-proclaimed nationality. But maybe he should change that to “citizen of real and fantasy worlds” based on his recent Zombies Vs. Unicorn book cover, which won a Society of Illustrators award. This … Continue reading →

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Elle Kim

Posted on March 14, 2011 by reb22

Wood, yarn and metallic ink are just a few of the materials Elle Kim uses to communicate. That’s because this designer creates custom typography, free form lettering and illustrations with unexpected mediums to push her work in new directions. She … Continue reading →

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Dan Funderburgh

Posted on March 4, 2011 by reb22

Designer Dan Funderburgh’s work is off the wall, even though it mostly exists on the wall. That’s because Dan creates awe inspiring wallpaper designs through his partnership with the Flavorpaper studio, where his designs are hand screen printed to turn … Continue reading →

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August Heffner

Posted on February 7, 2011 by reb22

Can a MoMA advertisement or gallery design ever be as beautiful as the masterful work it promotes? Yes, if August Heffner is involved. This MoMA art director has created stunning exhibition identities for shows like “Abstract Expressionist New York” and … Continue reading →

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Stefan Rurak

Posted on December 6, 2010 by reb22

If a tree falls in the forest, and nobody is around to hear it, it’s probably vying to be one of Stefan Rurak’s next creations. From bracelets to jewelry boxes to chairs, Stefan creates stunning functional pieces that celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Grace Bonney

Posted on November 2, 2010 by reb22

Grace Bonney is a design maven who looks to Martha Stewart as a creative role model. Fittingly, The New York Times declared her popular blog, Design* Sponge, a “Martha Stewart Living for Millenials.” Grace’s website, featuring product reviews, city and … Continue reading →

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Olimpia Zagnoli

Posted on October 25, 2010 by reb22

With Paul Rand and Bruno Munari as her creative role models it’s no wonder Italian illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli creates iconic yet simple illustrations. This young artist brings a unique energy and quirky twist to her colorful and smart designs making … Continue reading →

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Sean Mosher-Smith

Posted on October 12, 2010 by reb22

“My hobby is also my career,” explains renowned illustrator Sean Mosher-Smith. No wonder he’s so talented. Recently named one of the 200 best illustrators worldwide by Archive Magazine, Sean and his Echo Designlab team have produced stunning images and branding … Continue reading →

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Sam Horine

Posted on September 24, 2010 by reb22

At this year’s New York Fashion Week, you weren’t stylish unless Sam Horine took your picture. Sam profiled the most hip, interesting people attending the shows each day for his slideshow features on nymag.com. When Sam isn’t capturing the most … Continue reading →

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