The new issue of Born Magazine is wonderful. My two favorites are: Zoology Writer: Sasha West / Artist: Ernesto Lavandera I Can No Longer Think. Writer: Emma Ramey / Artists: Moto Interactive / Isaac Ruiz Beautiful!
Category: Design
Typography + Geography by Ork
Here's something really cool: map meets visual poetry. Check out the complete collection at Ork Posters.
The Hello Goodbye Skateboard
This skateboard is so beautiful it might fit in better on a pedestal than in the skate park. Wow! It was created by Buddy Carr Skateboards and Antonio Carusone of Aisle One. You can read more about it on Grain Edit.
Geometries, the Coolest in Polaroid, by Grant Hamilton
found this via booooooooom To see more click here.
Welcome to Chris Marker’s Second Life
Film director Chris Marker has told the movies to move over. Check out this article about his newest "world," a virtual one in Second Life. You can see samples of his Second Life archipelago, Ouvroir, and museum, and an interview, as well.
Typography Takes It On (It = Radiohead)
I want to recommend a story about typography on the Web Urbanist blog. This example is by Steve Yee, art director for Chiat/Day in Los Angeles. He designed this typographic portrait of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke. The words used throughout the portrait are the titles of some of Yorke’s favorite songs.
Polar Bear, Where To?
I like this polar bear made out of vehicles and roadside signage. Wouldn't this be cute on a Tshirt? Well, it is on a Tshirt. Check out the Chop Shop. Polar Bear Tshirt for Kids Originally uploaded to flickr by chopshopstore
At Large
Please check out Finnish illustrator and designer, Maija Louekari, on Grain Edit.
Octopus Invader!
octopus invader 1680×1050 (widescreen) Originally uploaded by netvibes Flickr is a great source for free desktop wallpaper. Here’s a collection proffered by netvibes. Change your imagery and change your outlook.
Let’s Get Excited
Poster by Matt Jones via 43 Folders.
Eponymous
From Art MoCo: Designing textiles and wallpapers under the Lulu DK brand, Lulu de Kwiatkowski released an eponymous book last year that is a compilation of her collages. A reflection of a life of travel and exploration, de Kwiatkowski's artwork is colourful, layered and textured. This monograph of heft is a blend of journal, art… Continue reading Eponymous
The Art of the Postage Stamp: Ian Follett
I enjoyed a great article and interview of designer Ian Follett on Grain Edit.
New, Improved ABCs by Tim Fishlock
Cool new alphabet by Tim Fishlock.
Start March with a New Desktop by Smashing
Celebrate March 2009 with the help of Smashing Magazine. They’ve posted 45 new, free desktop wallpapers created by designers around the world. This one [above] is by Kathleen Verhetsel from Belgium, and this one [above] is by Jon Victorino of USA. Check them out here.
Strange Bike Collection
If you like unusual bicycles, check out this piece on the Design Boom blog. It’s very fun. These examples are the wobble bike (above) and the treadmill bike (below). [via Design Boom]