Typographic maps

These typographic maps by Jenny Beorkrem at Ork are simple gorgeous! (Via Pasiri.)

Roc Apeldoorn classroom by Jurgen Bey

This is an interior project by Jurgen Bey at the Roc professional training school at Apeldoorn in the Netherlands. I just love the use of graphic design elements in this space. Practically all the classroom walls, floor and furniture are decorated with images taken from reference books used at the school. The moveable screens (I like the fact that they are of various lengths) also allow the room to be subdived into smaller intimate spaces depending on the activities taking place.

For more pictures, click here.

New designer

I recently came across the work of Catherine Brown, a talented young designer from the UK. Catherine just graduated with 1st Class Honours in surface pattern design. Think she has a bright future ahead of her as her designs are fresh and unique. Check out these eye-catching gift wrap designs!

I also love her collection of designs she did as part of her Level 3 project for furnishings and home interiors below.

Catherine also designs greeting cards for sale. Do check them out here!

Creative Business Cards

Aren't you tired of business cards that all look the same? Check out these creative cards that say more than just your name and designation. More creative inspirations at this flickr pool.

Little Doodles

Beautiful drawings of birds by illustrator Kate of Little Doodles.

Poketo

Poketo is a network of artists. First launched in 2003 with their limited edition artist wallets, Poketo is now a growing network of over 100 international artists designing an exclusive line of artist tees and bags, stationery, and homeware. Intended as catalyst for conversation and ideas, the 100% unique pieces of art are also used as platforms to promote the artists themselves (the bio and contact info of the artist are packaged together with all poketo products).

This is a great website to go to if you want to learn more about the work of emerging artists round the world. I have selected a few of my favourite artist wallets to feature below. The wallet contains the art work on one side and a transparent vinyl sheet (with button badge) to keep your money and cards on the other side. Folds in half.

Saelee Oh Wallet 1. Saelee lives in Pasadena, CA where she paints and draws for various gallery shows and illustration work and creates handmade, unique gift items for her online boutique, Lemonade Maid.

Jill Bliss Wallet 1. Jill's inspirational work was featured here at laissezfaire in an earlier post. Jill is a graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York and CCA in San Francisco. Her work reveals a fondness for combining fabric, paper, and other found materials. Click here for her website.

Suzanne Husky Wallet 2. Suzanne is an illustrator and installation artist. Her artwork is often humorous and critical of the human environment. She has exhibited in the U.S., China, Europe, and at renowned galleries including Southern Exposure and Marin Headlands Center For the Arts. Click here to learn more about her work at her website.

Tokyo based artist PCP was also invited by Poketo to design a double plate set. I just love the yarn inspired artwork of these plates. The two plate set comes in a beautiful handscreen box.

Catherine Hammerton

Breathtaking work by British designer Catherine Hammerton. Catherine's work is defined by its handmade and vintage aesthetic, using traditional silk screen printing, hand stitching and collaging of fabrics, papers, colours and textures to produce unique works of art.

(via Designsponge and Mocoloco)

Nantaka Joy

Absolutely gorgeous work by Nantaka Joy! Her wonderful website just came up and I couldn't stop downloading pictures of her work to show you on this blog. I was like a kid in a candy store gone absoluely maad!! With a passion for mixing of refined designs, handmade influences, texture, pattern, and color, Joy takes on a variety of clients in the design fields of home accessories, textiles, branding, packaging, custom invitations, and stationery. I will let her work speak for themselves!

Growing Business

How do you make your business card stands out from the crowd? Make it grow! Jamie Wieck breathes new life into business cards with his Growing Business Card. Add a little water and this transforms from a regular business card to a miniature house plant. Who wouldn’t want this little piece of greenery on their desk?


Click here for other similar botanical business cards.

Jill Blissen

Some of the many things I like from Jill Bliss's website. An illustator, crafter, web designer and more, it is no wonder Jill calls herself a "Jill of all trades"! Love the colours and the way she combines fabric, paper, and other found materials in her limited edition handmade pieces and artwork. Extremely inspiring portfolio.

{all images from Jill Blissen's website and blog}