Tag Archives: food

Amanda Hesser

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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Maricor & Maricar Manalo

Twin-sister tag-team designers Maricor and Maricar Manalo like to create things by hand. Their obsession with paper and patterns has led them to create funky paper cut-out illustrations and mesmerizing sewn artwork. Their hand-embroidered typography, like their  ’Go Play’ header … Continue reading

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Emily Dubner

What if eating delicious desserts like chocolate chip cookies was actually good for you? Just ask Emily Dubner, who’s has made eating sweets good for everyone with her company, Baking for Good. The online bake-sale provides irresistible treats tailored for … Continue reading

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Meghan Guthrie

Meghan Guthrie makes everything look good. As a New York-based prop stylist, Meghan turns banal objects like kitchen sinks and cupcake holders into stunning scenes. By pairing seemingly unrelated objects together like a cherry and a dart, or using a … Continue reading

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Matt Armendariz

As a former graphic designer and art director in the food industry, Matt Armendariz has always had great taste.  His passion for all things food and drink expanded as he branched into culinary photography and writing. His wildly popular blog … Continue reading

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Natasha Case

There’s an art to constructing the perfect dessert. And Freya Estreller and Natasha Case, co-founders of Coolhaus ice cream have done just. The duo began blueprinting their ice cream sandwiches in 2008, naming combinations after architects and architectural movements that inspired them. Today, they … Continue reading

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Kelli Anderson

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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We Make Carpets

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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Maggie Austin LaBaugh

Maggie Austin LaBaugh’s phenomenal paintings take the cake, literally. The former ballet sensation has drawn inspiration from her dancing days to create whimsical one-of-a-kind cake designs. Maggie hand paints desserts with incredible detail, making them an indulgence for the mouth … Continue reading

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Eric Schlakman

If only Eric Schlakman could have written this post. If he’d written it, it’d undoubtedly be funny, smart and insightful — like all of his work. Whether Eric is writing irreverent online greeting cards for someecards.com or creating campaigns for global brands like Reebok, NFL … Continue reading

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August Heffner

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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Lara Dunston and Terence Carter

Lara Dunston and Terence Carter are taking the road less traveled – to places like Poland, Montenegro and Kenya.  This year, the married writer-and-photographer team embarked on a personal experiment called GranTourismo, which is leading them on a slow journey … Continue reading

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Amy Stevens

Amy Stevens makes photography look like a piece of (scrumptious and mouth-watering) cake. She juxtaposes colorful and decadent desserts with brightly colored fabrics to create a fresh take on food photography. These visually rich photos – collected in her “Confections” series … Continue reading

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Meiko Takechi Arquillos

Meiko Takechi Arquillos is as delightful as her photography subjects. Focusing on children, candy and fruit, she creates playful and lighthearted compositions for clients like Good Magazine, Cookie and Bon Appetit. The bright colors and vibrant life of Meiko’s home … Continue reading

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John Holcomb

John Holcomb grew up in Kansas and still works there today. His roots from the heartland feed into his quirky illustrations, like his United Plates series that features every state’s shape as food. He is currently working on his US … Continue reading

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