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Nixie Clock

2010-08-10T13:42:00.004+02:00

I love this clock. Simple and beautiful. Check it out HERE.

Tattoo Money

2010-06-18T10:02:00.004+02:00

These are insane. Laser cut money by tattoo artist Scott Campbell. There are few words that can describe this so I will let you formulate your own.

On the Shoulders of Giants

2010-05-18T12:08:00.003+02:00

A piece I am working on for a very cool Drawing Machine project. Details to come soon. I guess you can call this a sneak peak ;)

Doodle #15

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Doodle #14

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Drawing Machine Blog Header!

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Doodle #13

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Doodle #12

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Doodle #11

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Doodle #10

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Doodle #9

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Doodle #8

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the Drawing Machine Goes to London

2010-03-15T22:31:00.004+01:00

For our first act, Alice and I will be going to London June 6-8 as The Drawing Machine. We are showing our stuff at the Curate40 show and it should be action packed and exciting! Maybe not action packed, but definitely exciting! Check out the Curate40 site HERE and The Drawing Machine Site HERE to see some of the things we will be showing. Wish us luck!

Doodle #7

2010-03-15T11:48:00.003+01:00

the COCO.CO

2010-03-12T14:49:00.001+01:00

the COCO.CO is a make believe chocolate I made up. To play with chocolate is beautiful. It is graphic and good. Just some food for thought.

Doodle #6

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Doodle #5

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Doodle #4

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Doodle #3

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Doodle #2

2010-03-06T16:02:00.005+01:00

My Experiment: It starts with a doodle.

2010-03-05T21:37:00.006+01:00

This is a little experiment of mine. I call it the doodle, or doodling (from the verb: to doodle). It's actually more doodle than experiment, and some go so far as to call it a waste of time. Perhaps I will do a series of these doodles and create an entire wall of doodles. I think the act of doodling or to doodle is something that should be explored more. It is liberating and frees the mind. With no goal in sight you would be surprised just how far down the rabbit hole a doodle will take you. Who ever said time wasting is a waste of time should try this...it might actually change your life.

O-K Periodical Submission

2010-02-27T21:56:00.010+01:00

Today Alice and I submitted our first project together as The Drawing Machine! It will hopefully be part of the O.K Periodical issue #4 that will be released in the next couple months.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

"29 Curious Objects"

The project started with a trip to the local second hand shop in Eindhoven, NL. Our objective was to find objects that in one way or another intrigued and baffled us. Once we made up our small collection of objects, we came to realize that the objects themselves on the surface were very ordinary. It wasn't until we began to explore them from different angles that we found the curiosity within them.

!NEW! The Drawing Machine work

2010-02-25T20:48:00.002+01:00

Check out some of mine and Alice's new work on Society6 HERE! Hope you like!

-food for thought-thought for food-

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MWM

2010-02-25T20:24:00.003+01:00

Beautiful patterns and beautiful colors. Check out Matt Moore's site HERE to see more of his work. It's a simple concept done beautifully.

Will Broome

2010-02-24T01:13:00.003+01:00

Will Broome is a guy who lets his intuition guide him, and I am a strong believer in this. He has done work for many fashion labels from Marc Jacobs to Gucci to Vans and his illustrations are very quirky and always fantastic. You can check him out HERE, it is definitely worth a looooook!

PATSWERK

2010-02-23T00:58:00.003+01:00

For those few who still enjoy the beauty of handwork, check out PATSWERK. They are a group of fantastic artists and graphic designers from the Netherlands who, simply said, produce beautiful work. Check them out HERE!

Under Great White Northern Lights

2010-02-23T00:48:00.003+01:00

The White Stripes are due to release a new album. It's not just any album (because it's never "just" any album when it comes to the White Stripes), but it's a soundtrack to the new documentary film being released about the White Stripes' epic tour of Canada. Yes...Oh, Canada! You can pre-order the beautiful box set HERE.

Aesthetic Apparatus

2010-02-22T01:06:00.003+01:00

Five years ago I went to see these guys lecture and today I rediscovered them. They are Aesthetic Apparatus and they are super fantastic. They started their own print studio out of their basement and what started off as a part-time thing turned into what they are today. Gives all of us a bit of hope. Check them out HERE!

Companion Parrot

2010-02-21T20:48:00.003+01:00

This is London based designer Tithi Kutchamuch's newest product. It is a parrot that at first glance looks, well, rather peculiar. But it gets even better when you pull it's skeletal head off its body to reveal the birds entrails dangling from a chain. You then wear this chain around your neck. Sounds like some weird witch doctor ritual, which is maybe the point. My point however is it a beautiful object with a beautiful surprise and I enjoy it a lot. Check out the website HERE for more beautiful work.

Moleskin Cover. IT FINALLY CAME!!

2010-02-17T21:31:00.004+01:00

So a while back I wrote about a graphic I sent in to be engraved on a leather moleskin cover. I almost gave up on it even arriving (it came all the way from Portland, Oregon) when just today as I was checking the mail it arrived!! I was very exciting. So here are the promised photos of the final piece, and it is beautiful. I highly recommend using Engrave Your Book, they are fantastic. Check them out HERE!

WAT-AAH!

2010-02-17T09:29:00.003+01:00

This is the result of a caring mother and her dream to make children drink pure water without resorting to fizzy pops or sugar loaded drinks. Apparently kids in America don't like to drink just water. Fair play on her part though. Obesity is a huge problem and number one killer in America so it's about time things begin to shift. I guess the cool bottles is also a selling strategy...I'd buy one! Check out the site HERE...it's quite nice.

UGBOT

2010-02-17T09:22:00.003+01:00

Gavin Edwards is UGBOT, and UGBOT is very cool. For a look into the mind of Gavin Edwards, check out his site HERE.

Beautiful When Wet

2010-02-16T01:21:00.004+01:00

Designer Kristine Bjaadal has created a piece that is both beautiful and playful. It is a tablecloth that appears to be like any other at first glance, until someone accidentally (or in a drunken state) spills their drink upon it. At first one would yell and curse the drunk who spilled red wine on their freshly starched white tablecloth, but that anger would quickly subside as the stain begins to reveal a hidden pattern.

Although I think the pattern itself could have been pushed a little bit more and been a bit more original, it is nonetheless a great idea. The only problem I can foresee is people "accidentally" spilling their drinks all too often, but ultimately who really cares when it can turn a boring meal into something a bit more fun. Be sure to check Kristine out HERE.

Wooden Robots

2010-02-16T01:14:00.002+01:00

Super cool wooden robots by Egg + Yolk. They are made from wood off-cuts making them all unique and different, and all beautiful. Check out their Etsy page HERE for more cool things.

Paper Boy

2010-02-13T23:42:00.006+01:00

Paper Boy makes "wallpaper for boys' bedrooms...", and they are really cool and very creative. The one above shows silhouettes of various animals with the animals skeleton screen printed overtop in black varnish. Check their website out HERE. Kid or not, I would definitely buy them :-)

A New Meaning of Compact

2010-02-12T00:58:00.005+01:00

I came across this piece whilst browsing random images on the internet. I tried to find out who the artist was but it just wasn't happening. Then just now, maybe 15 minutes ago to be roughly exact (that was on purpose), I came across the same images but this time with the artist who did them! His name is Michael Johansson from Sweden and you can see more of his work HERE. I think his work is fantastic. In fact I have used his notion of compact as inspiration for one of my projects, so stay tuned folks.

It's Nice That

2010-02-12T00:51:00.003+01:00

It's Nice That issue #2 is out! It's a great blog and a great publication. Be sure to check it out HERE!

The Drawing Machine

2010-02-09T16:01:00.004+01:00

The Drawing Machine is Alice Schwab and Daniel Rossi (that's me!). It began with a shared passion for drawing, books, graphics, food, and really lame jokes. Now it has become a wonderful project for the both of us where we can explore and have fun with all those things that we shared a passion for (the lame jokes just keep a flowin'). We have just begun to put our identity together (see above) and soon after we will launch our website! For now however, you can check us out at our Society6 page HERE! Keep an eye out for many more great things to come! :-)

Julia

2010-02-09T15:44:00.006+01:00

Julia is a graphic design studio that is Valerio Di Lucente (Italy), Erwan Lhuissier (France) and Hugo Timm (Brazil). Despite the conflict one can only imagine they have when the world cup rolls around, the bottom line is they do good work. They only recently graduated from the RCA in London, and already they have done some very nice work for some very nice clients. This is a studio you should really look out for in the years to come. Check their website out HERE to see more of their work. It will not disappoint!

I Make Things

2010-02-08T23:27:00.002+01:00

I Make Things is U.K illustrator Andrew Groves. Be sure to check out his website HERE as he is full of talent and won't disappoint!

Nieves Books

2010-02-06T23:41:00.003+01:00

Nieves Books is a Swiss publishing house. Among the many beautiful books they have produced, they have recently published the book for Spike Jonze's new film "I'm Here". Check their website out HERE. Also, check out the trailer for the film "I'm Here"...HERE...it's really good.

Made by Tim

2010-02-06T23:19:00.002+01:00

Tim Bjorn is a Danish graphic artist. His style is simple, his work is beautiful...period. Just period. Check his website out HERE .

The Lady and the Reaper

2010-02-06T22:43:00.002+01:00

An absolutely FANTASTIC animated short film that is a must see. It is about an old lady who is about to pass away, and the struggle between the grim reaper and a self-indulged doctor. It is up for an Oscar and you can see it HERE. Very funny!

Miller Goodman

2010-02-06T14:17:00.003+01:00

Miller Goodman: master blocks-man. Check out his website HERE to see all the cool blocks he has designed. Exciting stuff!

Avant Bureau

2010-02-05T23:32:00.004+01:00

I didn't really know what to write about today until I stumbled upon the Avant Bureau creative agency. When it comes to doing visual identities, they are pro. I love designing visual identities. There is just something so very satisfying about successfully being able to create an atmosphere for an entity in just simple gestures of type and image. Key word here: successfully! Today was spent hashing out the visual identity for mine and Alice's collective called The Drawing Machine. It was a fantastic day with good results. Soon we too will have our website up but for now check us out on our Society6 page HERE. Also before I sign out for the day, be sure to check out Avant Bureau's website HERE...it's quite cool. Have a great weekend!

Il Lupo (the wolf)

2010-02-04T20:36:00.003+01:00

Another graphic I did that is part of a series of others. This is the enigmatic Big Bad Wolf. I hope you like!

Brain Ninja

2010-02-04T20:32:00.002+01:00

A funny graphic I did. That's it...enjoy :)

REMED

2010-02-03T14:27:00.003+01:00

Remed is a French artist and his work is absolutely amazing. He has a way with color and pattern that I really admire. Check his flickr page out HERE to see more of his beautiful work.

Pon Techo a Barcelona

2010-02-03T00:47:00.003+01:00

"For many people in Barcelona this is their home. Give Barcelona a roof". This is a link that my uncle just sent me that is a very smart and powerful campaign against homelessness. Check out the article HERE (for all you Spanish speakers), as well as the organization's site HERE.

Beautiful drawings on paper, paper

2010-02-02T20:42:00.003+01:00

Another great find at the Polish Market today!! Printed in Italy...so beautiful I might have to find a frame for it the next time I go to the Polish :-)

Ravensburger Memory Game!

2010-02-02T20:21:00.005+01:00

For an upcoming Drawing Machine project I am in search of curious objects. So today I took a trip to the Polish Market (the second hand store) because they never disappoint when it comes to curious things. Whilst rummaging through the array of randomness, I came across this little gem. It's an old Ravensburger memory game! So what you say? Well I took one look at the illustrations and fell in love! It's so hard to find decent toys these days that just are just beautifully designed and illustrated. I also have an old Ravensburger a-MAZE-ing Labyrinth game which is illustrated just as beautifully. Ah, to design toys! I smell another project in the air...

Wedge Bench on Design Spotter!!

2010-02-01T09:44:00.002+01:00

Another blog appearance! This time on Design Spotter...check it out HERE!

Wedge Bench on Moco Loco!!

2010-02-01T09:38:00.003+01:00

We made it on to another blog! Check it out HERE! (Thanks Natalie for the heads up!)

Wedge Bench on Design Boom!!

2010-01-29T18:12:00.003+01:00

Good news!! The Wedge Bench was featured on Design Boom. A fantastic blog that you should check out HERE!

Alexis Anne Mackenzie

2010-01-29T11:44:00.002+01:00

Her work is absolutely amazing. If you want to see some beautiful illustrations and a very unique approach to type, check out Alexis' website HERE.

CONSOLLECTION

2010-01-29T00:55:00.003+01:00

This is the nerd in me coming out so bear with me. I love video games. Although my girlfriend finds this shameful, she is still up for a good game of Wii bowling or Kung-fu Panda. Anyways, for all you video game lovers out there this is the site for you. It shows all the game consoles ever released...ever. Check it out HERE. It is positively amazing.

Bantjes does Foil

2010-01-28T17:01:00.002+01:00

Another favorite of mine, Marian Bantjes, has added some new work to her portfolio. One piece that literally caught my eye is this embossed foil piece. I think the use of the material is fantastic and it works very well with her patterns. Make sure you check her out HERE as she never seems to disappoint!

The Pattern Foundry

2010-01-28T16:53:00.003+01:00

I love patterns. Patterns are both simple and complex, all at once. There are so many out there and so many artists and designers creating new patterns everyday that it is difficult to even keep up. One place however is dedicated to just this. Collecting patterns and making them available to anyone and everyone. If you love patterns, you must become familiar with The Pattern Foundry. Check out their website HERE. They are in the process of updating the site but it is still definitely worth a look.

THERE IS

2010-01-28T11:21:00.004+01:00

I stumbled across the portfolio of Sean Freeman and loved it. He has a way with typography that is very beautiful and poetic (that one's for you Jonny) and he isn't afraid to experiment. Anyways, I am not going to go into it too much but rather let you see for yourself. You can check him out HERE. Enjoy!

"It took me all my life", and other quotes.

2010-01-28T10:12:00.003+01:00

A series of 10 inspiring quotes were realized by 10 different artists. My personal favorite being the one above (not so much for it's looks but mainly for the story itself) which really got me thinking: I might tell this story to all my future clients! You can find the rest of the quotes HERE, all of which are well realized and worth the look. So go and be inspired!

O.K Periodicals Submissions!!

2010-01-27T17:53:00.003+01:00

Submit your creativity to O.K Periodicals and be featured in their next issue! The deadline is February 28 and the theme is "Curiosities". You can submit anything from design, photography, science, illustration, new media, writing etc. So let those creative juices flow and get noticed! Check out the website HERE for more information, and good luck!

Wedge Bench

2010-01-26T18:20:00.004+01:00

No glue or nails required. Only wedges. This was a project I collaborated on with designers Jonny Wray and Richard Beumer last summer whilst working on the design for an office interior. The dust has since settled and we have now worked out all the kinks so the next logical step would be to produce this baby. It's exciting and we are still thinking of expanding the line, but I am putting it out there to all you beautiful people to speak your mind, add input and just tell if you would like one...or two, or three!! :-) You can see more of it on my website HERE if you fancy it.

Klaus Haapaniemi

2010-01-25T11:30:00.003+01:00

He creates worlds and scenes of pure whimsy and beauty and he does it an a way no one else could even begin to imagine. Another of my favorites, Klaus Haapaniemi has a style unlike anyone else I have seen. Intricate, detailed, vibrant and almost a throwback to the beautifully real/surreal illustrations one saw when they were a child. When things weren't simplified down to mere shapes and pastel colors, as if children today don't have the ability to process complex visuals. I think in this sense his illustrations are very pure. You can check out more of his work at Big Active or visit his website HERE, which is under construction but will hopefully be up soon!

The Fantastical Moomin Valley

2010-01-25T11:09:00.003+01:00

The fantastical interior of the Moomin Valley will be sure to leave an impression. It is a very whimsical, almost child-like play on an interior that I appreciate very much. It's almost as if the rooms could be illustrations rather than a real space. The blurred line between what is real and what is not is very beautiful throughout the spaces and it leaves a nice impression. Check out some more photos of the interior HERE.

this IS the good stuff

2010-01-22T19:27:00.001+01:00

No long wind, just a simple image that speaks louder than words.

Autobahn Studio of Graphic Design

2010-01-22T14:33:00.002+01:00

Experimentation is the key to discovery, innovation, and new ideas. It's about trial and error, and turning error into something beautiful. That is what graphic studio Autobahn from Utrecht, Netherlands strive for. They aren't afraid to try new things and see what happens. Whether it be creating type from toothpaste, or grooming one of their members backsides into a beautiful landscape, they try it all. I am a strong believer of experimenting and "seeing what happens". You learn something from even the greatest disasters. Check out their website HERE. They are a group of very talented individuals who aren't afraid to try something new and this is definitely reflected in their work. Enjoy!

Iconic

2010-01-22T14:02:00.003+01:00

There is just something about icons that I absolutely love. I don't know if it's their simplicity that makes them so straight forward that I like, or if it's just that so much is crammed into one simple gesture that everyone just somehow gets them that makes them beautiful. Making a clear, understandable icon is itself a great feat, but a fun one. However, I think my love for them goes beyond their simplicity. I think what really gets me is they take the normal and the "everyday" and make them iconic. They say so much in so little, and you can make them say whatever you want. A heart for love, and arrow for direction, a lighting bolt for caution, touch this high voltage item and you may be blown 50 feet into the air and not live to see another day. I think if Dieter Rams were a graphic designer, he would be a master of iconography. You can now download some of these great icons HERE for free! They come in both vector and raster form, so go ahead and admire and have fun!

The Drawing Machine

2010-01-21T13:01:00.004+01:00

Not so long ago, a good friend of mine Alice and I decided to do something. Why you ask? Well we both love drawing, and food (sometimes not in that order) so it was a natural attraction so to speak. We started going to the local screen printing studio here in Eindhoven called Daglicht where we both went from unsure beginner screen printers, to obsessed beginner screen printers. A long story short we are now working on a collective called the Drawing Machine, which will be a place to show and sell our work online. One of our challenges amongst the many is to do a poster a month each. I know I'm excited! We are currently in the process of working on our identity and all that fun stuff so for now check us out at Society 6. It's an online community that promotes illustration and graphic design and is crawling with talent. Our page is obviously called "the Drawing Machine" and you can find it HERE. Wish us luck!

New Gorillaz! The countdown begins...

2010-01-20T22:51:00.002+01:00

And they're back! The Gorillaz are set to release their new album called "Plastic Beach" in roughly one months time which for some (me being one of them) seems like an eternity. On the bright side however, for those of you who can't wait that long and need something to sink your teeth into, you can listen to one of the tracks called "Stylo" online HERE!! The song features non other than the amazing Mos Def and if the rest of the album can carry out the same quality only Damon Albarn knows how to produce, this will definitely be another must listen. Be sure to check out the Gorillaz site as they vamped it up to ring in the new album. New album means new album art by the fantastic Jamie Hewlett...but thats for another day.

A quiet day

2010-01-20T15:53:00.002+01:00

Today is one of those days when motivation is low and projects all just seem a bit off. So, in the name of good fun and keeping the morale up, I present to you the Weird Machine. It does nothing useful by the looks of it (and I can't even remember where I found this image) but it's a heck of a lot of fun trying to figure out what, if anything, it would actually do. Maybe it will make my dinner tonight. Actually better yet, it will give me my next greatest idea by using it's rotating feet to stomp ideas through my ear and into my brain. I suddenly have the urge to draw my own ridiculous contraption. I leave it to you now to figure out what this machine can do and in the meantime I am going to draw stuff, and maybe even eat things in the process.

MACHINARIUM

2010-01-19T18:33:00.003+01:00

If you love interactive games that make you think and puzzle and think some more, then go no further! Machinarium, by Amanita Design was recently released not too long ago and it is already getting rave reviews and winning awards. It's a flash based game so the only gaming skills you need is the ability to point and click, and the rest is easy so to speak. The game is quirky, whimsical, smart and very addictive. You start off as a robot in a junk yard who has clearly seen better days, and the rest is you going through beautifully illustrated worlds solving puzzles to help your robot through the land of Machinarium. You can check the demo out HERE, but be sure to also visit the website of Amanita Design for other free fantastic flash games they have developed, all of which are equally as beautiful and addictive. Enjoy! I know you will!

The Modern Blanket Fort

2010-01-19T10:26:00.004+01:00

Not so long ago I got together with a good friend of mine, Natalie, and we decided to collaborate on a project together. After much talk about life, and design, and the meaning of both, we decided to do a project around the modern blanket fort. Actually, it didn't begin like that at all, but while doing research on our topic (which was broad and seems to have slipped my mind) I came across the blanket fort. Whilst admiring, thinking, and most of all reminiscing about the countless blanket forts I used to construct as a child, it got me thinking: how cool would it be to have a blanket fort that transcends all ages? If you break down the essence of a blanket fort as seen through the eyes of a child you will discover that it's primary appeal is that of escape and protection. Escape into the far lands of the their imagination , and protection from what those far lands have lurking. As "adults" we are always seeking this except instead of imaginary, these things we need protection from are real. Whether it be the stress of the day or the need to not be found; to be within ones own element, fortified. I have my first official skype meeting with her today (noon her time and 8 p.m my time) which I am very excited about. Perhaps we are on to something?

Soon to be ENGRAVED!!!

2010-01-18T22:15:00.002+01:00

I sent it off!!!!! In my previous post regarding "my greatest new discovery" which spoke of a fabulous website called Engrave Your Book, I said I would put up the engraved moleskin design once it was completed. I just sent it off to be engraved and it will be a bit until I receive it in the mail, however I couldn't wait to show everyone the final graphic so here it is! It's an owl (my girlfriend loves owls) and an acorn (she loves acorns too) and if you can see it, there are also two people kissing above the acorn. The story is the owl lives in the acorn and the two people kissing found the acorn with the owl inside (is it a tiny owl or just a big acorn?). The acorn now hangs in their home and the owl likes it that way because he has a warm home and two warm hearts to protect and love him. Anyways, I can't wait to see it in leather! I hope you enjoy.

Machine Lights

2010-01-18T08:38:00.003+01:00

Designer Frank Buchwald has created a series of lights called the Machine Lights. Looking at them at first glance they almost seem alive, as if they were little mechanical creatures out of a Tim Burton film. Perhaps that is what Buchwald was getting at. Looking at the machine as not only a series of working parts, but as if those parts together had life and personality and were not dependant on human interaction. The human within the machine, or the machine world. A comment very relevant in todays world considering the advancements of machines and virtual reality, and how machines are becoming more autonomous as they gain more capability and intelligence. Personally I love these lights. They are beautiful and animated and just very interesting. Check out the entire series HERE, they will all blow you away.

Engrave Your Book

2010-01-17T15:38:00.004+01:00

My new greatest discovery! Engrave Your Book is a website where you can either buy already beautifully designed moleskin jackets, or...wait for it...you can design your own, submit it, and they engrave it for you!!! I know, I am still blown away. I am currently working on one for my girlfriend and I can't wait to send it off. Once I get it in I will definitely be posting it so you can take a gander. Check out their site HERE to submit your own, but be sure to look for the ones that have already been done by some fantastic artists as they are very beautiful. Again, enjoy!

FUTU Magazine

2010-01-17T15:22:00.006+01:00

FUTU Magazine. A magazine based out of Poland and brought to you by guest design studios around the world. They release only two issues a month but are packaged beautifully and are well worth both the price and the wait. The concept is they approach a different design studio each issue to art direct the magazine. These include Ross Lovegrove, most recently Stefan Sagmeister, and next the Campana Brothers. Beautiful in design, quality and execution, each issue is based around a different topic such as Hope, Love and Silence, making it more like a publication than a magazine. They currently have released a grand total of seven issues, all of which are works of art in their own right. Check out their website HERE to see a very cool video they put together that explains their process. Enjoy!

C A L M A

2010-01-16T08:42:00.003+01:00

CALMA's unique ability of creating art that uses strong icons, beautiful pattern and vivid color are just a few reasons why he is one of my favorite artists. His art has recently graced the walls of a favela in his home country of Brazil, where he transformed an entire village into a work of art. From the homes to the local chapel where he even custom did the Tabernacle, his art turned what was once commonplace and degrading into something beautiful and lasting. He gave the people something to be proud of: a breath of new life. Turning something common and disposable into something beautiful and lasting is a fascination of mine. We are surrounded with too many temporary things as it is, that creating a stronger bond to our already existing possessions and surroundings is something that everyone should strive for. Rather than making more meaningless things with no personal attachment, lets actually make what we have mean something to us. Check CALMA's website out and watch the video HERE about his adventures in the village transformation.

Antoine + Manuel do Hong Kong

2010-01-16T00:05:00.002+01:00

One of my favorite design Dynamic Duos Antoine and Manuel have an exhibit in the Graphic Village in Hong Kong until the 15th of November. Basically it's an explosion of wall to floor to ceiling awesomeness. Check out their website HERE to see more of their work, but beware as it might actually blow you away.

Kustaa Saksi

2010-01-15T11:39:00.000+01:00

Kustaa Saksi is someone who possesses the innate talent of creating fantastical worlds and images. He can take you on a journey through color and pattern that will leave you lost in wonderland. He has done work for some very well known clients and now has his studio at the top of an old chocolate factory in Amsterdam...that would be amazing. Check him out HERE.

Book By Its Cover

2010-01-15T10:14:00.001+01:00

If you want to find some really cool children's books, books on design, fine art, comics as well as interviews, sketchbooks and the wonderful world of the handmade go to BOOK BY IT'S COVER! Super cool titles that aren't usually found in that main stream everyone tends to get caught in. Enjoy!

Three Shadows

2010-01-15T09:59:00.001+01:00

One of my favorite books...ever. It is a story about love and sacrifice and struggle and just how far one father would go to save his child from the ominous 3 shadows. Cyril Pedrosa is not only an amazing storyteller but a genius when it comes to illustrating. His earlier work can be seen in the animated Disney film "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", as well as in "Hercules". This is a must read for all graphic novel enthusiasts and especially those who just love getting lost in a great story. Simple in it's telling but complex in it's meaning, it will have you thinking and wondering and will really touch you in the old sweet spot. I definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone and if you can't find a copy I will be more than happy to lend you mine! Check it out HERE!

Will you be my Valentype?

2010-01-15T09:29:00.001+01:00

It's just a month away and House Industries have released their Valentype. A set of silkscreened letters on maple blocks that have been hand crafted to be mounted on your wall...love at first sight that is. Be sure to order yours HERE before February 11, or it may be finito with your relationship. Well maybe thats a bit harsh but who wants a box filled with cocoa, sugar, and calories when you could have something to cherish for the rest of your lives?

Boxbird Gallery Print Submissions!

2010-01-14T09:16:00.000+01:00

Exciting news for all you printmakers out there! Boxbird Gallery have extended the deadline of their open submission exhibition which will have the theme of travel and foreign adventures. It will all go off at the Brighton Fringe Festival in May. They will be taking on 10 new artists and the deadline to submit is January 30 so get on it! For more information click HERE to get all the fun facts. GOOD LUCK!!!

(above image is done by artist Stephen Elford)

Another Something

2010-01-13T17:33:00.000+01:00

Seroj, a friend of mine and founder of Chocolate and Foam directed me today to a beautiful blog. It is his friend's blog, called Another Something. Once there you can be sure to find some very nice inspiration and articles, however it didn't stop there. After going deeper into the so-called rabbit hole I found out that Another Something is also Another Company. They are based in both Amsterdam and Utrecht here in the Netherlands. They have done some very nice work which you can find HERE. Apparently they are moving to another space called Another Workshop. Be sure to check them out whilst getting lost in another one of their blog posts. That was a lot of another...

design is RED: The Slow Movement

2010-01-13T17:03:00.000+01:00

design is RED: The Slow Movement

design is RED: Pictoplasma BERLIN!

2010-01-13T17:02:00.000+01:00

design is RED: Pictoplasma BERLIN!

Amelia's Anthology of Illustration

2010-01-13T14:40:00.001+01:00

AMELIA'S ANTHOLOGY IS OUT!!! I was asked by Amelia from Amelia's Magazine to create an exclusive illustration depicting a certain renewable energy resource. I was given the technology of Power Plastic. It functions in the same way solar panels do but instead of being big and bulky, they are thin sheets of plastic making them more versatile. In this case entire buildings can be wrapped in this. My idea was to imagine the city as a circuit board where things such as light posts could be plugged into the buildings, monuments or anything with surface area. Crazy? Maybe...but thats what it was all about. It's all about getting the illustrator and their fantasy to shed light and creativity on an otherwise seemingly clinical topic. If we're going to save the world let's make it look beautiful in the process!! 39 other illustrators from around the world were featured in the anthology, all of whom are extremely talented. It was an honor to be selected as one of them.

You can find the books in select stores or online HERE. Also be sure to check out Amelia's web-blog HERE...always the best!

Pictoplasma BERLIN!

2010-01-13T06:59:00.000+01:00

PICTOPLASMA says:

"The Pictoplasma Berlin Festival brings together an international scene of artists, directors, designers and agencies, offering a unique forum for all those working with - or simply loving - the visualisation and application of contemporary character design. Whether illustration, animation, graphic design, urban vinyl, street or fine art - the emphasis is not on the limits of style or format, but on the shared dedication to explore character-driven aesthetics. The lively exchange between the various disciplines highlights the importance of characters in contemporary visual culture."

AMAZING!!!

Turn Steel into Lace

2010-01-12T03:43:00.001+01:00

Cal Lane takes old car parts and cuts beautiful lace patterns into them. Simple? Not even. These beautiful patterns are meticulously stencilled and cut to create these beautiful pieces that may not last forever but definitely leave a lasting impression. Please check her website out HERE...it might actually blow you away.

Chinatown Flat Ball

2010-01-09T12:48:00.000+01:00

A very beautiful football by DAN FUNDERBURGH. Love the letterpress and the colors and the patterns and....well just about everything really. Although you wouldn't take a free kick with this ball, it is well worth having on the wall. Check his site out HERE...it's fantastic.

Girard Wooden Dolls

2010-01-08T10:10:00.001+01:00

The dolls Alexander Girard did for VITRA. I want them all but are quite pricey...one day!

Alexander Girard x House Industries

2010-01-08T10:02:00.001+01:00

I love Alexander Girard...on a completely professional level that is. His graphic style and his patterns and how he translated these into beautiful objects is something I always look to for inspiration. I recently bought the limited edition book by HOUSE INDUSTRIES that celebrates his genius and I absolutely love it. Check out the website that HOUSE INDUSTRIES has dedicated to Mr. Girard HERE.

The Typographer's Guide to the Galaxy

2010-01-06T11:43:00.000+01:00

ODED EZER has created a typographer's guide to the galaxy...nerdy but cool.

Sanna Annukka

2010-01-06T11:29:00.000+01:00

Sanna Annukka, one of my very favorite designers has redone her website and you can now buy her products online! She started to get into the home accessories and objects which I love very much. CHECK IT HERE!

Glass Family

2010-01-06T11:17:00.000+01:00

I love these guys! So beautiful...the transient family :-) The artist is Yu Jinyoung and you can check more glass family photos HERE!

The Slow Movement

2010-01-06T11:04:00.001+01:00

A fantastic article about the slow movement. I think we can all learn a thing or two about what these brilliant people have to say. Click HERE to go to the link.

Graphic Study of the Snowflake

2009-12-29T05:51:00.001+01:00

I love snowflakes. This is a wonderful graphic study by Andrei D. Robu of what is to me one of the most beautiful objects designed by mother nature. No two are the same and their transience makes them that much more whimsical. Check out his other work as well!

Kokeshi Wooden Dolls

2009-12-23T22:06:00.000+01:00

An amazing new collection of wooden dolls by Mark Giglio of Pen Pencil Stencil. Check out his site as there are many more fantastic things to be found!

MY NEW WEBSITE IS UP!!! www.danielrossi.nl or www.designisred.com

2009-12-11T01:29:00.000+01:00

ok...so sorry I haven't really updated my blog in a while. I have been busy with other things, among which was getting my new website up and running. It is still in the process of being filled in slowly but surely, however enjoy it all the same :-) Check back to my blog now for updates on what I am up to and just random things that I decide to put up.

Merry Christmas to all!