Month: December 2011

December 8, 2011 inspire

inspired by . Ice Cube on Eames

I just had to share this video featuring rapper/artistic-type, Ice Cube expounding on his L.A. and Charles and Ray Eames. If you’ve been around the Pond much, you may have sensed my love of mid-century and modern design. Today I’m inspired by it slamming into the 2000’s with a gangsta icon. Who knew the architectural drafting thing?

Check out the New York Times article featuring a Q/A with Ice Cube. The video was produced as part of the Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980 collection of exhibits showcasing the post-war art scene in Los Angeles.

December 7, 2011 favorite things

favorite things . Holiday Leftovers

If you’re ready to get in to the Christmas creative spirit, check out Collage Lab! I just ordered myself a pack of their “Holiday Chock Full of Paper” packs. It’s leftovers and scraps from old paper ephemera with a holiday theme — vintage papers, cards, ribbons, etc. You never know what you’ll get, but that’s such a HUGE part of the fun. I also love these packs of red, green & black letters and numbers from old graphic designers’ text kits (before the days of computers, kids). Oh the possibilities for holiday fun!