Creative Chain: Connecting creatives one link at a time, week four

[Emily Potts] Last week we were inspired by three amazing artists: Henning Wagenbreth, Sophie Dutertre and Placid. In keeping with the French artist theme, I’m starting off this week’s Creative Chain with an illustrator I deeply admire and respect.

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05.16.12

Mohawk Show 12: Submit to Your Love Affair With Paper

[Kim Rogala] As the Mohawk Show 12 entry deadline approaches (May 31st, so hurry and enter!) we wanted to direct your attention to the Show’s materials that were created by the team at Tether. We asked Stanley Hainsworth, founder and chief creative officer of Tether, to tell us a little about his thoughts behind the designs.

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05.15.12

Sitting pretty with PLANEfurniture

[Alyson Kuhn] Michael Boyd, designer of the PLANEfurniture line, collects modernist furniture, art, architecture and design books, and ephemera. Last year, he decided to create a line of modernist-inspired furniture that “makes you think, holds your body, eases your mind, and sits well within your budget.” That’s a quote from the jacket flap of PLANEfurniture: types + prototypes, designed by Mick Hodgson of Ph.D, A Design Office. I recently sat in some of the furniture and can confirm that it is quite user-friendly.

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05.14.12

The Shastablasta blog is hot!

Literally, in some cases! We’re intrigued and inspired by all of the hands-on projects from designer Shasta Garcia’s new tumblr, shastablasta wraps presents well — and she does! But we’re especially fond of the luau wedding menus she made for her friends using Mohawk Skytone … although, to be honest, we’re a little concerned that she may be a fire hazard.

Garcia designed, printed, and burned menus for her friends’ wedding to match the treasure map invitations the couple sent out. The burnt edges give that antique, mysterious look. Shasta, here’s a list to keep in your creative space: http://www.sf-fire.org [SJ]

08.12.11

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