Calling all pattern lovers, Mini Moderns have put some incredible patterns on hard-to-not-want homeward, wallpapers, ceramics and textiles. Launched in 2006 by London based designers, Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire and everything is made in the UK too with much of their inspiration from their childhood memories and travels. Mini…
Today I fell in love with this superstitious wrapping paper on Etsy by Printed Wonders. The wishbone is the best bit.
An impressive established portfolio dominated by album sleeves and band artwork by the Nashville based designer, well worth mulling over with a cup of tea.
Lets start the New Year with a sexy bit of type from the new online magazine, typetoken. A well organised and inspiring hub of fresh, experimental, mainstream typography and visual language. Head over to the website and introduce your foggy hungover heads to some of the best design around. typetoken…
A UK based letter press design studio that are passionate about wood type with a tasty looking website with a selection of previous work images that make you feel all warm inside. The studio also offer workshops for beginners and have a shop if you fancy purchasing any of their…
A Vancouver based design studio formed in 2010 by Alex Nelson and Beau House. Specialising in creative projects that include identity & branding, print media, and interactive development. They also have a Journal so you can see their inspiration and processes as they work, well worth having a look at.…
Issue 6 of Wrap Magazine is out and it sure is looking to be a beauty from their online snaps. Nordic Lights takes inspiration from all of Europe’s snowy countries making for a rather festive treat. It also includes five double sided pull-out wrapping paper sheets too so you can…
I do love me a bit of letterpress and this Glasgow based letterpress printing company have a great blog of examples of their printing work for you to feast your eyes on. Using a Heidelberg and Vandercook press they can print from one piece to tens of thousands. Glasgow Press…
Did you know Off Life comic Issue 2 is out now? And they’ve only gone and got Mat Pringle to design the cover, its a beaut. Plus theres an interview with the brilliant comic artist Adrian Tomine. You can view the pdf on their website but I’d recommend purchasing it…
If you are anything like me, shopping for your loved ones often means stumbling across the ideal gifts for yourself. The YCN Shop seems to be one of these examples with an array of prints and gifts from some serious talent, so whether it’s with you or your fam in…
For those of you in London looking for something to do this afternoon, head over to Stour Spaces Christmas designer market. Hand made delights and of course some mulled wine to get you in the festive spirit. Until 5pm today at 7 Roach Road, E3 2PA or hit the title…
If you’re Brighton based or over for the weekend why not check out this handmade event by Faulty Studio and get your christmas shopping sorted today from 3pm. “Drink Stuff, Buy Stuff, Chat Stuff”.
This weekend The Crafty Fox Market held a great Christmas event at The Dogstar in Brixton. In my opinion one of the best craft markets i’ve been to recently with stalls from the brilliant Sandra Dieckmann, Jamie Mills, House Of Ismay, Emily The Pemily, Jim Bob Art and many more.…
A night of risograph printing hosted by design studio Two Times Elliot at the Great Western Studios on the night of the private view proved to be a busy and aesthetically pleasing. There were illustration, print, textiles, jewellery, you name it on display and for sale and not to mention…
Nothing like a bit of twee British design, Ink and Thread are a Derby based independent shop with an array of lovely gifts, cards, prints and the like. Go have a gander if you haven’t got all your Christmas presents yet, this shop is worth browsing through! Ink and Thread…
Love & Work is a new collection of prints by James Brown, on from 5th-16th Dec at Town House, Spitalfields from 11-6pm. James came across the William Morris quote: ‘Give me love and work these two only’ and was inspired to create a new collection of ‘love’ themed sayings and…
A fun and colourful portfolio of screen printed pattern wonders on paper, fabric and ceramics by South London based designer Catriona.
This beautiful imagery created by MA Photography graduate Bianca Salvo had me standing and admiring for what felt like eternities at the LCC exhibition. Her work is mesmerising, gritty and not to be missed. See more projects on her website and keep an eye out for any upcoming exhibitions. Bianca…
It was a nippy evening on Friday night at the Museum of London late event, but inside Josie Molloy was breaking a sweat teaching people how to pull a print. These 10 layer prints are an amalgamation of rubbings from various buildings, walls and architecture around London. The final layer…
Sweet hand-drawn sign Nic. Had to share this with everyone!